Academics and educational delivery
The University of Rochester plans to adjust the academic calendar for Fall 2020 to reduce the potential risk from the spread of the virus with students traveling away from Rochester…
Surveillance, testing, and tracing
The University has developed a plan for surveillance, testing, and contact tracing which involves a combination of symptom tracking of all students, faculty, and staff; initial testing of all students…
iZone study space for the summer
The Barbara Burger iZone is open exclusively to students living on the River Campus during the summer session as a study-only space. Hours are Monday through Friday (excluding July 3)…
University leaders address staff in virtual town hall
On June 29, a group of leaders from the University of Rochester answered staff questions during a virtual town hall. In an hour-long live-streamed panel discussion, President Sarah Mangelsdorf and…
Coordination with public health officials
Any reopening activities will closely follow state guidelines and phased gateways for the Finger Lakes Region. The UR Guidance document is based upon several key sources. First, the phases outlined…
Libraries offer online services and live chat
Listed below are updates about available services: River Campus Libraries: Closed until further notice. The libraries will no longer be able to retrieve or provide physical items for graduate students or…
June 25 update to travel guidelines for employees
NOTE: This was guidance sent out in June for the University community. For the latest travel guidelines, visit the University’s travel page. Updates were announced on June 11 regarding University-related…
Phase 4 guidance for remote work
As of June 26, the Finger Lakes Region is in Phase 4 of New York State’s regional reopening plan. This is the final phase of the state’s reopening process, however…