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Campus community must take COVID-19 safety class

Members of the campus community are required to complete an online safety course on COVID-19 by August 1. The 15- to 20-minute module is designed to ensure that everyone clearly…

University applauds federal decision to rescind ICE guidance

The University of Rochester applauds the news today from the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that the policy announced on July 6 to bar…

Interim guidance for students, families regarding ‘hot spot’ quarantine requirements

Amidst current New York State quarantine requirements for individuals arriving to Rochester from certain states with high COVID-19 transmission rates, the University is providing interim guidance to help students and…

University responds to ICE guidance that restricts international students’ fall semester options

The University of Rochester, like many institutions, was surprised by the July 6 guidance issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which is the agency within the U.S. Department of…

Submit your questions about Rochester Restart

In an effort to keep the community up-to-date, the co-chairs of the University’s lead planning committee—the Coronavirus University Restart Team (CURT)—invite questions and ideas about the planning effort. Each week,…

UHS summer hours continue through August 14

University Health Service offices in the UHS Building on the River Campus and in the Medical Center are open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through August 14. The…

Memorial Art Gallery reopens as Finger Lakes region enters Phase Four

With masks, social distancing, and other safety measures in place, the University of Rochester’s Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) has reopened and is welcoming visitors. The museum welcomed back its members…

Communications plan

Enhanced cleaning and disinfecting efforts across campus

The University has enhanced cleaning and disinfecting efforts across campus. Building common areas and restrooms will be cleaned and maintained by University Facilities. In general, end users are responsible for…

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Ordering and distribution of COVID-related PPE and cleaning materials will be centralized for non-hospital units to avoid internal bidding wars and other supply chain disruptions which could affect hospital and…

Travel and visitor policies

NOTE: This was guidance included in the University’s Rochester Restart plan in June for planning for the fall 2020 semester. For the latest travel guidance, visit the University’s travel page.…

Research procedures and safety guidelines