Welcome to the Fall 2020 semester!
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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY COVID-19 DASHBOARD
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Community Messages (Fall 2020)
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Operating Procedures
NOTE: This is a brief overview of Fall 2020 operating procedures: for full details, please review this memo .
NOTE: Conditions on campus are evolving; please keep checking this section for updates.
- Hours of Operation—Dineen Hall will be open to students starting August 24, every day from 7 a.m. until midnight. You will need your swipe card to enter the building. Guests are not permitted.
- Rules & Regulations—When approaching and while in Dineen Hall, all students must observe the following rules and our Stay Safe Pledge, subject only to special accommodations in place via the Center for Disability Resources:
- Syracuse University requires face masks or face coverings for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors while on campus and in public settings, indoors and outdoors.
- Practice proper social distancing protocols.
- Except during designated times during the weekdays only, no food is permitted in the building.
- Beverage containers with a lid are permitted.
- When occupying a designated Quiet Study Room or Active Study Room, you must vacate the room 10 minutes before the next scheduled class in that room.
- Before leaving a room, sanitize your spaces.
- Adhere to room capacity limits.
- No more than three people should occupy an elevator at the same time.
- Failure to comply with these directives may result in a referral to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities for violation of the Code of Student Conduct.
- Navigating Dineen Hall—All seating spaces within Dineen Hall have been reconfigured to allow for social distancing. There will be signage throughout the building.
- SU IDs for new students—Arrangements for delivering SU ID cards to our 1Ls will be made through the College of Law, and they will be available in Dineen Hall.
- Active Learning—Students who have back-to-back in person and online classes will find spaces in which to attend their online classes.
- Links to live online class sessions and class recordings will be posted on Blackboard for your course. Please contact your instructor with any questions about accessing the live classes and recordings.
- Quiet Study—Rooms for quiet study are marked accordingly throughout Dineen Hall.
- Law Library—The library will be open for research and study from 7 a.m. to midnight every day. The Circulation Desk and Reference Office will be open for in-person services during the day. Group study rooms in Dineen Hall are now individual study rooms. Students may reserve these for up to 2 hours per day.
- Modified Socializing—the Levy Atrium will provide space for students to meet informally. The capacity of the Atrium is greatly reduced to accommodate social distancing. Please sit only where permitted and do not sit on the floor.
- Parking permits—Students should contact Parking and Transit Services to ask how to obtain a parking permit.
- Eating—The Neporent Café is open from 8 a.m. until 9 a.m. and again from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. for food service and consumption, Monday through Friday. The café will be closed at all other times. Students can bring their own food and beverages for consumption in the café.
- The Gray Courtroom is the only other place in Dineen Hall where students can eat, from 11:50 am to 12:50 pm on weekdays.
- The café will limit “made to order” options and enhance “grab and go” offerings.
- The café will be open for students to eat their lunch subject to social distancing guidelines and space availability. First-come, first-serve will apply.
- Administrative Spaces & Student Services—All administrative and student services spaces will be inaccessible. Instructions on how to meet with staff are posted.
Our plans are subject to change, as COVID-19 guidelines continue to evolve. We will keep you posted on any adjustments and thank you for your patience and flexibility.
Online Learning Procedures
- Live online class sessions will take place via Zoom. Your professor's schedule and Zoom link (a "recurring meeting") to the class will be posted on Blackboard.
- All classes will be recorded and recordings will be posted on Blackboard.
- Students will be expected to attend class synchronously, regardless of the modality in which instruction is delivered (in-person or online), and to adhere to the attendance policy set forth in the course syllabus.
- If your professor has created asynchronous content, those lessons will be posted on Blackboard under “self-paced lessons.”
- During fall 2020, faculty cannot hold in-person office hours. Your professors will post online office hours on Blackboard and provide a link to their virtual office and/or a recurring meeting.
Planning Ahead for Changing Conditions
NOTE: The College and the University are making every effort to ensure a safe campus for the fall 2020 semester. To this end, the following decision framework has been submitted to the New York State Department of Health detailing levels of response if individuals test COVID-19 positive while on campus:
Level 1: If a small number of individuals test positive, and contact tracing suggests that exposures are confined to 10 or fewer people, then epidemiology and contact tracing suggests that the situation can be contained, isolated, and remediated. Affected areas will be decontaminated, University medical staff will monitor for possible escalation, and all other campus operations will remain unaffected.
Level 2: If the number of infected or exposed people is estimated at between 10 and 100 people, and there remains high confidence in the ability to contain, isolate, and remediate the flare-up, then precise curtailment of operations in specific areas (rooms, floors, buildings, including possibly Dineen Hall) may be required. In addition to decontamination, these areas or programs will remain curtailed for a period of time to prevent ongoing exposures.
Level 3: If small outbreak occurs in a defined population (e.g., a certain school/college—including possibly the College of Law/Dineen Hall—or degree program) and the number of potential exposures is greater than 100 and contact tracing and containment become difficult, then curtailment of operations in these select programs or areas may be required. This select response will fall short of a campus-wide response. Select programs—including possibly the College of Law/Dineen Hall—will move into an online-only environment with non-resident students staying off campus, resident students staying in their rooms, and non-essential affected employees working from home.
Level 4: If a significant outbreak in excess of approximately 100 infections has occurred, and there is low confidence in the ability to contain the outbreak campus-wide, then the whole campus will come to a full “pause”. All programs move to online alternatives, campus access will be restricted, and non-resident students and non-essential employees will work from home and stay away from campus.
Level 5: If ongoing campus or community transmission is occurring at a significant rate and there is no realistic strategy to contain or control the situation, the University will shut down on-campus operations completely. Assuming permission from public health officials, a 72-hour move out/shut down process will be initiated:
- Those with the means to travel within 8-10 hours of Syracuse will be asked to leave within 24 hours.
- Those who need to arrange travel to other areas of the United States will be asked to leave within 48 hours.
- Those students who are able to arrange international travel are asked to leave within 72 hours.
- Those unable to leave will appeal to remain on campus. Syracuse University will support any student who, for financial or other hardship reasons, cannot depart campus in response to a shutdown scenario.
- If the scenario is more extreme, students may be asked to evacuate campus immediately with only those items they can carry with them. All other possessions are left behind.
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- Study Room Reservation Form
- LetsGetChecked COVID Testing Portal (At-Home Testing Kits)
Barnes Center at The Arch Services: For Fall 2020, the Barnes Center at The Arch has announced important updates related to its services, hours, and processes.
- Event Room Reservation Form
- University Protocols on In-Person Events (Fall 2020)
Syracuse University Fall 2020 Information
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Questions & Answers
Q: Will Orientation Week and Class still meet in-person during the week of August 17?
A: Please review this memo. Orientation and class the week of Aug. 17, 2020, will be online only. Students should not report to Dineen Hall.
Dineen Hall will be open to students starting August 24, every day from 7 a.m. until midnight. You will need your swipe card to enter the building. Guests are not permitted.
Q: Are all College of Law offices and functions open?
A: Yes! All College of Law offices are open during normal business hours. Our teams are ready to support you even as they work remotely, like you. Department points of entry can be found here , and the College's full Directory can be found here .
Q The University has announced that all students must be tested for COVID-19 before they arrive on campus. What is the testing process, what is expected, and how do we submit results?
A: Please refer to this University memo, which includes information on the logistics of testing, the mail-in option, monitoring of the tests, and submitting the tests.
Q: I want to participate in the University's at-home testing kit option. How do I sign up to receive one of these kits?
A: Syracuse University has engaged LetsGetChecked, a highly reputable provider of at-home testing products, to supply FDA-approved, at-home COVID test kits at a heavily discounted cost to students. While no up-front payment is required to place an order, students who elect to use the mail-in test kit will pay $49 out of pocket; this charge will be billed to Bursar accounts.
How It Works:
- Visit the LetsGetChecked COVID testing portal.
- Select “Syracuse University” from the portal’s drop-down menu and then complete and submit the test request form.
- You must use your SU ID number (nine digits) and Syracuse University email when requesting a kit.
- Upon completing the registration form, LetsGetChecked will send you an at-home test kit.
- Important: When providing LetsGetChecked a mailing address, remember to use the address where you will be during the period when you will need to administer the test.
- Important: Test kits can only be sent to addresses in the United States. International students can request their mail-in kit be mailed to the address where they will be quarantining, or otherwise staying, within the United States.
- Please email us lawpreparedness@Law.syr.edu if you are experiencing issues with testing.
Q: What is the University's plan if individuals test COVID-19 positive while on campus?
A: The College and the University is making every effort to ensure a safe campus for the fall 2020 semester. However, the following decision framework has been submitted to the New York State Department of Health detailing levels of response if individuals test COVID-19 positive while on campus:
Level 1: If a small number of individuals test positive, and contact tracing suggests that exposures are confined to 10 or fewer people, then epidemiology and contact tracing suggests that the situation can be contained, isolated, and remediated. Affected areas will be decontaminated, University medical staff will monitor for possible escalation, and all other campus operations will remain unaffected.
Level 2: If the number of infected or exposed people is estimated at between 10 and 100 people, and there remains high confidence in the ability to contain, isolate, and remediate the flare-up, then precise curtailment of operations in specific areas (rooms, floors, buildings, including possibly Dineen Hall) may be required. In addition to decontamination, these areas or programs will remain curtailed for a period of time to prevent ongoing exposures.
Level 3: If small outbreak occurs in a defined population (e.g., a certain school/college—including possibly the College of Law/Dineen Hall—or degree program) and the number of potential exposures is greater than 100 and contact tracing and containment become difficult, then curtailment of operations in these select programs or areas may be required. This select response will fall short of a campus-wide response. Select programs—including possibly the College of Law/Dineen Hall—will move into an online-only environment with non-resident students staying off campus, resident students staying in their rooms, and non-essential affected employees working from home.
Level 4: If a significant outbreak in excess of approximately 100 infections has occurred, and there is low confidence in the ability to contain the outbreak campus-wide, then the whole campus will come to a full “pause”. All programs move to online alternatives, campus access will be restricted, and non-resident students and non-essential employees will work from home and stay away from campus.
Level 5: If ongoing campus or community transmission is occurring at a significant rate and there is no realistic strategy to contain or control the situation, the University will shut down on-campus operations completely. Assuming permission from public health officials, a 72-hour move out/shut down process will be initiated:
- Those with the means to travel within 8-10 hours of Syracuse will be asked to leave within 24 hours.
- Those who need to arrange travel to other areas of the United States will be asked to leave within 48 hours.
- Those students who are able to arrange international travel are asked to leave within 72 hours.
- Those unable to leave will appeal to remain on campus. Syracuse University will support any student who, for financial or other hardship reasons, cannot depart campus in response to a shutdown scenario.
- If the scenario is more extreme, students may be asked to evacuate campus immediately with only those items they can carry with them. All other possessions are left behind.
Q: Many of the stated COVID-19 safety measures will require less socialization, which can be crucial in staying healthy while in law school. What mental health/social services can help?
A: Counseling and psychiatry services are available to students via the Barnes Center at The Arch. Students may call 315.443.8000 to schedule an appointment or explore virtual resources via this webpage.
Q: How will club events work?
A: For the fall 2020 semester, all clubs and organizations should plan to meet via an online collaboration platform (e.g., Zoom). If it is necessary to meet in person, such meetings may be held in person but only between 7 p.m. and midnight, subject to room availability. Rooms must be reserved in advance via this form. In-person meetings shall be subject to the following rules:
- Meeting must start after 7 p.m. and end by midnight
- Rooms must be reserved in advance
- There can be no food or outside visitors
- Social distancing rules must apply and masks must be worn
- Room must be cleaned before leaving
Violations or any evidence of violation will result in revocation of privilege. Please contact the Office of Student Affairs for more information. Please also review the University's policies on in-person events, in compliance with recommendations from the Public Health Committee.
Q: How will the café work? We obviously have to take masks off to eat: will the whole café be shut even for students who bring their lunches?
A: The café will be open for students to eat their lunch subject to social distancing guidelines and space availability from 8 am until 9 am and again from 11 am until 1 pm Monday through Friday. First-come, first-serve will apply. The café will be closed at all other times for cleaning, disinfecting and preparing for the following day’s and week’s operations. Except in the Neporent Café and in the Melanie Gray Courtroom, no food will be allowed. Beverage containers with a lid are permitted. Additional food options can be found here.
Q: What are my options for purchasing hard copy textbooks?
A: The Bookstore is limiting the amount of students in its store. It is strongly recommended that students place a web order for their books and either pick up at the store or the store is offering free delivery to Henry Street and a flat domestic shipping fee of $6.95.
Q: How do I purchase a parking permits?
A: Students should contact Parking and Transit Services to ask how to obtain a parking permit.
Q. Will COVID-19 impact the OCI and Résumé Collect Program this August?
A: Yes. Based on conversations with employer partners, most have postponed their recruitment until January 2021. The likely start date of the On-Campus Interview (OCI) program will be Jan. 25, 2021. However, some employers wish to recruit as scheduled through the Résumé Collect program and will be holding off-site and/or virtual interviews this fall. Opportunities will be listed on Symplicity under the OCI tab as well as the JOBS tab. Please monitor both tabs (and your email) frequently as employers are registering on a rolling basis.
The OCI and Résumé Collect Programs will offer Summer 2021 recruitment opportunities for students who have, at a minimum, completed the full 1L curriculum by May 2021, and postgraduate opportunities for students who will complete their degree by May 2021. In the meantime, the Office of Career Services continues to be fully operational and in constant contact with employers to maximize opportunities at this time. Please continue to also closely monitor your email for any changes or updates. Timing will vary widely depending on practice setting, region, etc. You are encouraged to reach out to the Career Services Office at the earliest opportunity to review your individual needs, plans, and ideas.
Q: With the COVID-19 pandemic Centro bus lines have changed their services. Will Centro be servicing the Law School, and if so are their hours changing
A: Please refer to this update from the Public Health and Emergency Management Subcommittee of the Fall 2020 Open Working Group. The University is establishing protocols for social distancing on all University-owned and University-sponsored means of group transportation, and it is coordinating with CENTRO. These new protocols include establishing maximum passenger counts for the SU Trolley and other means of University-sponsored group transportation; requiring all operators and passengers to wear a mask; installing hand sanitizer stations on all vehicles; and disinfecting vehicles on an enhanced schedule.
Q: How will you enforce social distancing and ensuring everyone is wearing a mask at all times?
A: There will be signage throughout Dineen Hall to remind all students of their obligations to wear their mask and observe social distancing measures. Please refer to this FAQ from the University’s Fall 2020 Open website, the official source of information about Syracuse University’s plans and important health and safety precautions for the fall semester (managed by the Fall 2020 Open Working Group).
In short, the University will require face masks or face coverings for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors while on campus, in the presence of others, and in public settings where social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. Full recommendations on social distancing in classrooms and lecture hall will be forthcoming.
Students will be required to sign a social contract agreeing to abide by these protocols and other safety precautions established by the University.
Q: Is there a plan for regular cleaning of the building?
A: Yes. We have both evening and weekend custodial coverage planned.
Q: Can students expect fall 2020 policies and changes to carry over to the spring semester?
A: It is too early to tell what will happen in the fall semester and what, if any, policies will materialize for the spring semester.
Q: How can a student take a rolling bag up four flights of stairs to get to class? Can the College just sort students into groups and allow them to use their lockers at a certain time?
A: All 1L students who plan to be in Dineen Hall for instruction this fall will receive their locker assignments during Orientation. Any 2L and 3L student who has requested a locker will receive their locker assignment from Assistant Director of Events and Facilities Sarah Valenti. Please note that students are responsible for their own locks.
By its nature, the locker area is a high-risk area in terms of possible virus transmission. You must wear a mask at all times when in the locker area. Moreover, you should not access your locker if doing so would place you within 6 feet of another individual in the area. You should access your lockers for periods not exceeding a few minutes per visit in deference to your peers.
It is strongly recommended that students use the lockers for daily storage of only that which is necessary to access on any given day. Long term storage of many or voluminous items is discouraged, given the possibility that the presence of COVID cases on campus could result in mandatory and rapid evacuation.
Q: What is the attendance policy for fall 2020?
A: The American Bar Association and the College of Law require that classes have attendance policies. The College of Law has historically left the details of each class’s attendance policy to the professional discretion of the course professor. Our practice will be the same for the fall semester. Students will be expected to attend class synchronously, regardless of the modality in which instruction is delivered, and to adhere to the attendance policy set forth in the course syllabus.
Q: Will registering changes for classes be phased in by classes like normally done?
A: No. All upper-class students will engage in add/drop transactions at the same time. This is no different than the add/drop periods in prior terms – the only difference in the process is that the schedule adjustment period has been accelerated to July in order in order to assist both students, in determining final course enrollments, and the College of Law, in ensuring that classrooms will comply with public health and University protocols.
Starting on Monday, July 13 at 12:00 pm EDT, you will have access to add or drop courses in MySlice. The Fall 2020 schedule of classes has been posted to the College of Law website at this link.
We encourage you to take this opportunity to review the schedule of classes, noting the online and in-building modalities, and adjust your schedule to fit your learning preferences.
If you have a hold on your student account (ie Bursar, Health Office, Parking, etc), you will need to have it cleared by the office/area that set it before you will be able to adjust your schedule. Please note that the College of Law Registrar’s Office cannot clear holds on your behalf, so you will need to contact the other office directly. It is in your best interest to have any account holds cleared before the schedule adjustment period ends. You will have access to adjust your Fall 2020 schedule yourself in MySlice until 11:59 pm EDT on Friday, July 24.
Please note that because of the schedule adjustment opportunities in MySlice over the next two weeks, Drop/Add requests submitted via the Student Service Request Form will no longer be accepted, starting today (with the exception of LCR III – see below). If you have been notified regarding a waitlist, please respond to that email directly for assistance.
How to Switch LCR III Sections:
- Because LCR III requires administrative access for registration, you will not be able to add or drop LCR III yourself in MySlice
- If you decide that you would like to drop the section of LCR III that you are currently registered for, you will need to submit a Drop/Add request via the Student Service Request form.
- We will review your request, and if the section that you have selected to enroll in is available, we will add it to your schedule, and you will receive a confirmation email.
- If the section of LCR III that you have selected is full/closed, you will be notified to select a different section.
The Schedule Adjustment period for Fall 2020 is Monday, July 13 starting at 12:00 pm EDT through Friday, July 24 at 11:59 pm EDT. We highly recommend using this timeframe to make any changes to your Fall 2020 schedule.
Q: Can you explain the additional add/drop period and what that is?
A: There is no additional add/drop period. There is one schedule adjustment period, which has been accelerated to July in order in order to assist both students, in determining final course enrollments, and the College of Law, in ensuring that classrooms will comply with public health and University protocols.
Q: Will 1Ls have to register for classes during the add/drop period? Or will they be given their schedules as usual in the beginning of July?
A: 1L students will not register for classes during the add/drop period. All 1L schedules are determined by the College of Law and 1L students will be enrolled in Fall 2020 courses by the Registrar’s Office during the first week of August.
Q: How will exams work online, will they be proctored or open book?
A: The College of Law will be partnering with a remote proctoring service that is compatible with Exam Soft and that will enhance the integrity of the online exam process. The remote proctoring service will allow for the fielding of closed book exams.
Q: What's the plan for Friday classes?
A: There will be classes on Fridays. Please refer to the Fall Schedule.
Q: Will Midterms be in person or online?
A: The modality of the midterms will depend on the modality of the course and the judgment of the professor.
Q: Can I still make an appointment with the Office of Career Services?
A: Students can make appointments with Career Services by calling the main phone number (315.443.1941, note that although your call might not be picked up right away, it will be returned). Or students can email the office's main email career@law.syr.edu or email individual counselors (below). Students also can make appointments in Symplicity under "Counseling Appointment" on your profile screen. Please indicate what type of appointment you would like (i.e., Zoom or phone) regardless of what method is used to schedule it. Be sure if selecting "phone" to include the best number to reach you.
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Welcome to the Fall 2020 semester!
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SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY COVID-19 DASHBOARD
- Haven’t been tested yet? You must take a COVID-19 test within 10 days of your first arrival to Dineen Hall or campus and submit your results before coming to Dineen Hall or campus. Review Syracuse University's memo on how to take and submit a test.
- Still in Quarantine? Send us your affirmation of compliance as soon as you have completed. Access the quarantine affirmation form and the Stay Safe Pledge.
- Looking for your textbooks? Students may contact the SU Bookstore via their contact form or call them at 315.443.9901 to order your books, to inquire about e-book options, and to discover shipping options and plans.
- Are you tech ready? Check your tech for online learning by reviewing the Tech Check list for laptop, platform, email, remote access, and other requirements.
- Looking for answers: Frequently Asked Question can be found here, and review our Fall 2020 Operating Procedures below.
- Prepare for changes ahead! link
Questions? Email us at lawpreparedness@law.syr.edu
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Community Messages (Fall 2020)
- Message to Students from Dean Boise (Orientation and Class Next Week Will be Online; DO NOT REPORT TO DINEEN HALL) | Aug. 13, 2020
- Message to Students from Dean Boise (Are You Still Planning to Come to Dineen Hall Next Week?) | Aug. 13, 2020
- Students Asked to Take the Stay Safe Pledge | Aug. 12, 2020
- Message to Students from Dean Boise (COVID-19 Testing and Quarantine Requirements) | Aug. 10, 2020
- Message to Students from Assistant Director of Events and Facilities Valenti (What to Expect this Fall) | Aug. 10, 2020
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Toolbar
- Study Room Reservation Form
- LetsGetChecked COVID Testing Portal (At-Home Testing Kits)
Barnes Center at The Arch Services: For Fall 2020, the Barnes Center at The Arch has announced important updates related to its services, hours, and processes.
- Event Room Reservation Form
- University Protocols on In-Person Events (Fall 2020)
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Operating Procedures
NOTE: This is a brief overview of Fall 2020 operating procedures: for full details, please review this memo .
NOTE: Conditions on campus are evolving; please keep checking this section for updates.
- Hours of Operation—Dineen Hall will be open to students starting August 24, every day from 7 a.m. until midnight. You will need your swipe card to enter the building. Guests are not permitted.
- Rules & Regulations—When approaching and while in Dineen Hall, all students must observe the following rules and our Stay Safe Pledge, subject only to special accommodations in place via the Center for Disability Resources:
- Syracuse University requires face masks or face coverings for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors while on campus and in public settings, indoors and outdoors.
- Practice proper social distancing protocols.
- Except during designated times during the weekdays only, no food is permitted in the building.
- Beverage containers with a lid are permitted.
- When occupying a designated Quiet Study Room or Active Study Room, you must vacate the room 10 minutes before the next scheduled class in that room.
- Before leaving a room, sanitize your spaces.
- Adhere to room capacity limits.
- No more than three people should occupy an elevator at the same time.
- Failure to comply with these directives may result in a referral to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities for violation of the Code of Student Conduct.
- Navigating Dineen Hall—All seating spaces within Dineen Hall have been reconfigured to allow for social distancing. There will be signage throughout the building.
- SU IDs for new students—Arrangements for delivering SU ID cards to our 1Ls will be made through the College of Law, and they will be available in Dineen Hall.
- Active Learning—Students who have back-to-back in person and online classes will find spaces in which to attend their online classes.
- Links to live online class sessions and class recordings will be posted on Blackboard for your course. Please contact your instructor with any questions about accessing the live classes and recordings.
- Quiet Study—Rooms for quiet study are marked accordingly throughout Dineen Hall.
- Law Library—The library will be open for research and study from 7 a.m. to midnight every day. The Circulation Desk and Reference Office will be open for in-person services during the day. Group study rooms in Dineen Hall are now individual study rooms. Students may reserve these for up to 2 hours per day.
- Modified Socializing—the Levy Atrium will provide space for students to meet informally. The capacity of the Atrium is greatly reduced to accommodate social distancing. Please sit only where permitted and do not sit on the floor.
- Parking permits—Students should contact Parking and Transit Services to ask how to obtain a parking permit.
- Eating—The Neporent Café is open from 8 a.m. until 9 a.m. and again from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. for food service and consumption, Monday through Friday. The café will be closed at all other times. Students can bring their own food and beverages for consumption in the café.
- The Gray Courtroom is the only other place in Dineen Hall where students can eat, from 11:50 am to 12:50 pm on weekdays.
- The café will limit “made to order” options and enhance “grab and go” offerings.
- The café will be open for students to eat their lunch subject to social distancing guidelines and space availability. First-come, first-serve will apply.
- Administrative Spaces & Student Services—All administrative and student services spaces will be inaccessible. Instructions on how to meet with staff are posted.
Our plans are subject to change, as COVID-19 guidelines continue to evolve. We will keep you posted on any adjustments and thank you for your patience and flexibility.
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Planning Ahead for Changing Conditions
NOTE: The College and the University are making every effort to ensure a safe campus for the fall 2020 semester. To this end, the following decision framework has been submitted to the New York State Department of Health detailing levels of response if individuals test COVID-19 positive while on campus:
Level 1: If a small number of individuals test positive, and contact tracing suggests that exposures are confined to 10 or fewer people, then epidemiology and contact tracing suggests that the situation can be contained, isolated, and remediated. Affected areas will be decontaminated, University medical staff will monitor for possible escalation, and all other campus operations will remain unaffected.
Level 2: If the number of infected or exposed people is estimated at between 10 and 100 people, and there remains high confidence in the ability to contain, isolate, and remediate the flare-up, then precise curtailment of operations in specific areas (rooms, floors, buildings, including possibly Dineen Hall) may be required. In addition to decontamination, these areas or programs will remain curtailed for a period of time to prevent ongoing exposures.
Level 3: If small outbreak occurs in a defined population (e.g., a certain school/college—including possibly the College of Law/Dineen Hall—or degree program) and the number of potential exposures is greater than 100 and contact tracing and containment become difficult, then curtailment of operations in these select programs or areas may be required. This select response will fall short of a campus-wide response. Select programs—including possibly the College of Law/Dineen Hall—will move into an online-only environment with non-resident students staying off campus, resident students staying in their rooms, and non-essential affected employees working from home.
Level 4: If a significant outbreak in excess of approximately 100 infections has occurred, and there is low confidence in the ability to contain the outbreak campus-wide, then the whole campus will come to a full “pause”. All programs move to online alternatives, campus access will be restricted, and non-resident students and non-essential employees will work from home and stay away from campus.
Level 5: If ongoing campus or community transmission is occurring at a significant rate and there is no realistic strategy to contain or control the situation, the University will shut down on-campus operations completely. Assuming permission from public health officials, a 72-hour move out/shut down process will be initiated:
- Those with the means to travel within 8-10 hours of Syracuse will be asked to leave within 24 hours.
- Those who need to arrange travel to other areas of the United States will be asked to leave within 48 hours.
- Those students who are able to arrange international travel are asked to leave within 72 hours.
- Those unable to leave will appeal to remain on campus. Syracuse University will support any student who, for financial or other hardship reasons, cannot depart campus in response to a shutdown scenario.
- If the scenario is more extreme, students may be asked to evacuate campus immediately with only those items they can carry with them. All other possessions are left behind.
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Syracuse University Fall 2020 Information
- Fall 2020 Open—The official source of information about Syracuse University’s health and safety precautions during the Fall Semester 2020.
- Graduate Student Fall 2020 Information
- Fall 2020 Weekly Virtual Update Sessions
- THRIVE! Well-Being & Resilience Series Sessions