COVID-19 testing update for students still on campus
Updated December 16 University Health Service will continue to administer pre-departure tests to asymptomatic students who plan to depart for home in the coming weeks. This one-time pre-departure test is…
S/F policy update for students in the College
In recognition of the continuing challenges posed by COVID-19, the College is modifying the S/F policy for the fall 2020 and spring 2021 semesters. The changes include: Temporarily increasing the…
For faculty and staff: COVID-19 testing update
The University has confirmed with our health care administrators, Excellus and Aetna, that they will not reimburse charges for non-medically required COVID-19 testing. This includes most asymptomatic testing and mandated…
What the NYS Orange Zone means for the University
Update: On January 27, 2021, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that most of the New York State COVID Microcluster Zones have been lifted, meaning that the University is…
Limited Helen Wood Hall access to resume November 30
Given the approaching cold-weather season, limited access to Helen Wood Hall and the tunnel connecting to Strong Memorial Hospital will resume beginning November 30. The west entrance of Helen Wood…
Planning ahead for winter weather
Winter is almost upon us here in Rochester and the University’s emergency preparedness teams are ready with the plans and tools that keep the University operational and community members informed…
Spring 2021: Quarantine options for undergraduates living in University housing
Quarantine will be required for all River Campus and Eastman School of Music undergraduate students living in residence halls who are returning to campus in spring 2021 and who are…
Faculty and staff: EAP blog about working from home
Are you working remotely and finding that tasks take you longer than they used to? Check out the November Life-Work Connections/EAP blog post to see if you are falling victim…
Update: All residential undergraduate students to have pre-departure COVID test
Since the pre-departure COVID testing plans were announced, University Health Service (UHS) has been able to expand its testing capabilities by securing needed rapid test kits. Now, all residential undergraduate…
Updated travel guidelines for students, faculty, staff, and parents
Updated January 13, 2021 Refreshed guidance for the spring 2021 semester has been posted here. See the latest guidance