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Updated face mask, social distancing guidance for meeting spaces

Update June 23, 2021: As announced, the University is lifting many COVID-19 restrictions. See the full announcement. The below interim guidance was shared on June 15, 2021, but individuals should…

Enrollment begins for Medical Center pediatric COVID-19 vaccine trials

As previously announced, the Medical Center, along with other select academic medical centers, plans to test the COVID-19 vaccine on 200–300 volunteers among healthy children aged 6 months to 11…

New University app lets students easily show their COVID-19 vaccination status

University IT has developed an app for a smartphone or computer that University of Rochester students can use to show proof of their COVID-19 vaccination status. Similar to the way…

Paid time off for COVID-19 vaccine

The University urges faculty and staff to take advantage of the COVID-19 vaccine. Under newly passed New York State legislation, employees who work in New York State can receive up…

PPE announced as qualified medical expense

On March 26, the IRS announced personal protective equipment (PPE), including masks, hand sanitizer, and sanitizing wipes that are purchased for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of COVID-19,…

UHS resuming J&J student vaccinations

Updated April 26, 2021 University Health Service (UHS) will resume administering the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) one-dose vaccine to students. The FDA and CDC jointly lifted the pause on the…

Security tip: Beware of contact tracing scams

Federal officials warn that scammers are posing as COVID-19 contact tracers to steal personal information. Scammers do so by disguising their email address or phone number to appear as a…

University to require COVID-19 vaccination for students for upcoming academic year

Update 4/30/21: Reference FAQs about this requirement The University of Rochester will require all undergraduate and graduate students who plan to enroll and be on campus for the 2021-22 academic…

Plan for 2021 spring semester move-out

Below please find the details for students moving out of their River Campus or Eastman School of Music (ESM) residence from May 7 – May 24, 2021.

Security tip: Get vaccinated, not scammed

Phone calls, emails, and social media ads are circulating, enticing COVID vaccine-ready people with waiting list opportunities, offers to sell or ship doses, or to pay out of pocket for…

Human Resources: Return to workplace update

NOTE: Reference new future of the workplace guidance, updated as-of June 17, 2021. The below message was shared on April 14, 2021. Last month marked one year since the University…

For employees: Modified performance evaluations

Given the extraordinary year the University has had amid COVID-19, there will be a modified approach and timelines to performance evaluations. Staff performance evaluation templates will still be available through MyPath,…