Planning for a safe return this fall
The University of Rochester is acting to ensure our campuses are safe and prepared this fall. Below you will find recent updates and announcements about Fall 2020 and the University’s Restart Plan. If you’re looking for specific answers to questions, explore our FAQ topics.
On July 23 Provost Rob Clark was joined by medical experts and facilities leaders to discuss topics related to health and safety protocols for the fall.
A message from Ravi Shankar, director of the International Services Office, to international students regarding quarantine, move-in, and housing options.
Molly Jolliff, director of International Student Engagement, outlines support services and resources for students coping with quarantine.
The Faculty Club will be closed for the fall 2020 semester. The space will be reconfigured as a take-out only space with to-go meals.
The CDC has discontinued its guidance that required asymptomatic students from international locations to quarantine for 14-days upon arrival in the US.
The University has published a classroom assignments document to provide information on courses for fall 2020, including online or in-person format.
The NCAA Division III Presidents Council has canceled 2020 fall sport championships, likely resulting in no games for Rochester teams this fall.
There are several quarantine options for students arriving in Rochester from specific US states with high COVID-19 transmission rates.
Students in Arts, Sciences & Engineering and the Eastman School have received by email a link to the Fall 2020 Information Form and Checklist.
The planning effort is informed by our guiding principles and shaped by input from remarkable faculty, staff, and students serving on planning committees and well as guidance from New York State and public health officials.
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