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CETL offers a wide range of academic support services

The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning has reopened its academic support programs using remote instruction, including tutoring, study skills, Study Zone, study groups, Methods of Inquiry, peer education…

Furlough program information

About furloughs A furlough is a temporary, unpaid layoff from work or a reduction in the days or hours worked, with the expectation of returning the employee to regular employment…

Temporary furlough program starts in May

In recent messages to the University community, President Mangelsdorf and senior leaders announced steps the University will take to address financial challenges during the coronavirus pandemic: Temporary furlough program: A message…

Health insurance and COVID-19 costs for postdocs

For postdocs with medical insurance through the Garnett-Powers & Associate plan administered by Excellus, there will no cost to the postdocs for COVID-19-related expenses: No cost to members for COVID-19…

Ombuds Services: Resolving disputes or conflicts

The ombudspeople (or ombuds) continue to serve as a neutral resource, providing confidential and informal assistance to members of the campus community who need help with resolving University-related disputes or…

Zoom backgrounds: Show your Rochester pride

Bring a little Rochester to your Zoom meetings: Spruce up your next virtual class or meeting in Zoom with a spiffy new background image. Options include campus scenery, Rochester logos,…

HR cancels in-person orientation for new hires

Human Resources has canceled in-person orientation sessions for new employees until further notice. Instead of in-person new employee orientation class at the Staybridge Suites, new hires will be notified by…

AS&E Summer Session courses move online

After much consideration of health and safety, as well as continued restrictions around campus access, Arts, Sciences & Engineering has decided to cancel or shift online all in-person instruction, programs,…

Face Mask Policies, Resources Announced for Employees and Students on Non-Medical Center Campuses

In response to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s executive order requiring everyone in New York State to wear a mask or face covering when out in public, the University has issued new…

Lab fees, student health fees, tuition, and other fees for spring 2020

Tuition and labs fees Since classes and labs continued for the remainder of the spring semester via remote instruction, there will be no credits to student accounts related to spring…

Housing and dining fees for spring 2020

The University reimbursed room and board charges on a pro-rated basis for students that were not staying on campus for the full spring semester. Dining Services prorated refunds of meal…

Admissions information and virtual programming for the Class of 2024

AS&E undergraduate admissions The Office of Admissions released its regular decision undergraduate admissions notifications to the Class of 2024. Students who have been accepted for the fall 2020 semester, as well…