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(info) IMPORTANT MESSAGE: ORIENTATION AND CLASS WEEK OF 8.17.20 WILL BE ONLINE; DO NOT REPORT TO DINEEN HALL

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you were not able to attend the June 24 conversation with Dean Boise on the Path to Fall 2020, you can access the recording here. 

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A: Cleaning and sanitation of Dineen Hall is managed by the University. As indicated in the answers to Questions 14 and 27 on our law preparedness page on the Path to Fall 2020, evening and weekend custodial coverage is planned. Disinfectant wipes will be available in all classrooms and other spaces throughout the building. You should plan to use these wipes to clean your area before class begins.

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The actions you take over the next few months will determine whether we can be on campus together throughout the fall. Abiding by the practices in the Stay Safe Pledge will be imperative to a successful semester. If you cannot abide by the practices in this pledge, we encourage you to study remotely for the fall semester. For those who return to campus and do not comply with these directives, whether or not you take this pledge, you may face referrals to the University's Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities for violation of the Code of Student Conduct and subsequent sanctions. The safety of our community is a shared responsibility, and our actions can put ourselves and others at risk.

TUITION & FEES

SBA3: What resources are available to assist students with terminating their leases early, given the late release of reconfigured course schedules and the change in the delivery of instruction? Students’ schedules were modified and released after leases were signed, rendering the need for the lease moot. Assistance with lease terminations prevents the unnecessary financial burden on students with the bulk of coursework now online.

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A: As with tuition, the University has not at this time indicated that fees will be refunded. On August 1, the College learned that the University plans to waive the health and wellness fee for all students who are fully remote this fall. Review health and wellness services here. We will keep you posted on any developments on this front.

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SBA12: For students who commute to Dineen, what measures are being put into place to provide an adequate and safe social distancing space while waiting for additional classes to start? We recommend that Melanie Gray Ceremonial Courtroom be utilized as a silent study hall for students to safely social distance and be able to study.

A: Please see the answers to Questions 5 and 12below. We continue to explore ways to make spaces available to you so you may be in Dineen Hall or nearby between classes. At this point, we expect that the Melanie Gray Ceremonial Courtroom (outside of the normal lunch hour), the Levy Atrium and the Law Library will be available for study between classes. Since Group Study Rooms cannot safely be used by groups under current social distancing requirements, they will instead be reserved for individual students who need a space to attend an online class that immediately precedes or follows an in-person class, for only the duration of the class. Rooms will be assigned using information from class schedules provided by the Registrar.During the Fall 2020 semester, the following protocols are in effect in Dineen Hall regarding both active learning and quiet study for students: 

  • Active Learning—Students who have back-to-back in person and online classes will find spaces in which to attend their on-line classes.
  • Quiet Study—Rooms for quiet study have been identified and marked accordingly throughout Dineen Hall. Students are invited to use these spaces for study between classes.
  • Law Library—The library will be open for research and study from 7 a.m. to midnight every day. Group study rooms in Dineen Hall are now individual study rooms. Students may reserve these for up to 4 hours per day. 

SBA13: How will the Library be utilized? What measures if any have been planned to clean all areas after student use, and what method or system is planned to ensure all students have equal access to this critical resource (Reservation system, first come first serve, by first letter of last name...)?

A: Please refer to your first question above and to the Law Library section below. As you can imagine, due to social distancing requirements, the Law Library will have fewer seats available than in a normal year. Students will choose (2Ls and 3Ls) or be assigned (1Ls) permanent library seats during the first week of classes, in blocks that coordinate with class schedules. This assigned seating system will maximize access to the library while limiting the number of people who use the same workspace during the course of a day. Weekend access will also be according to a block schedule.

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Q5: What accommodations will be made for students who commute a significant distance? For instance what if a student has in-person classes in the morning and evening and an online class in the middle of the day. Will that student need to drive back and forth twice in a day?

A:  We are exploring ways to make spaces available to students in such positions so as to enable them to be in Dineen Hall between classes. We continue to explore all of our options given the many COVID-19 restraints. At present, we anticipate that  between classes, Between classes, students can be and study in the public areas of Dineen Hall, including the Library, subject to social distancing parameters.  Students who have back to back in-person and on-line classes (or vice versa) will have the opportunity to reserve a study room for the purpose of attending class on-line, for only the duration of the class.  As soon as the on-line class ends, the student must vacate the room.  Additional information will follow, specifically concerning the reservation of private rooms for the purpose of attending an online class that immediately precedes or follows an in-person class., including the Library, subject to social distancing parameters. During the Fall 2020 semester, the following protocols are in effect in Dineen Hall regarding both active learning and quiet study for students: 

  • Active Learning—Students who have back-to-back in person and online classes will find spaces in which to attend their on-line classes.
  • Quiet Study—Rooms for quiet study have been identified and marked accordingly throughout Dineen Hall. Students are invited to use these spaces for study between classes.
  • Law Library—The library will be open for research and study from 7 a.m. to midnight every day. Group study rooms in Dineen Hall are now individual study rooms. Students may reserve these for up to 4 hours per day. 

Q6: What is the procedure for students who are unable to return to campus? Who is the point of contact for these concerns?

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A: International students should contact Assistant Dean Denee Page or Assistant Dean Andrew Horsfall with questions and concerns concerning their plans for the fall semester.

Q11: If we opt to take classes online, will we be able to use Dineen Hall once guidelines have been set for the library, study rooms, etc.?

A: It is our goal to maximize opportunities to be in Dineen Hall accessible for such purposes. We continue to explore all of our options given the many COVID-19 restraints and will return with more information as soon as possible. At present, we anticipate that  between classesconcerning their plans for the fall semester.

Q11: If we opt to take classes online, will we be able to use Dineen Hall once guidelines have been set for the library, study rooms, etc.?

A: During the Fall 2020 semester, the following protocols are in effect in Dineen Hall regarding both active learning and quiet study for students: 

  • Active Learning—Students who have back-to-back in person and online classes will find spaces in which to attend their on-line classes.
  • Quiet Study—Rooms for quiet study have been identified and marked accordingly throughout Dineen Hall. Students are invited to use these spaces for study between classes.
  • Law Library—The library will be open for research and study from 7 a.m. to midnight every day. Group study rooms in Dineen Hall are now individual study rooms. Students may reserve these for up to 4 hours per day. 

Q12: Can we stay in Dineen Hall between classes?

Between classes, students can be and study in the public areas of Dineen Hall, including the Library, subject to social distancing parameters. Individual study rooms will be reserved for the purpose of attending an online class that immediately precedes or follows an in-person class, for only the duration of the class.

Q12: Can we stay in Dineen Hall between classes?

A: Between classes, students can be and study in the public areas of Dineen Hall, including the Library, subject to social distancing parameters During the Fall 2020 semester, the following protocols are in effect in Dineen Hall regarding both active learning and quiet study for students: 

  • Active Learning—Students who have back-to-back in person and online classes will find spaces in which to attend their on-line classes.
  • Quiet Study—Rooms for quiet study have been identified and marked accordingly throughout Dineen Hall. Students are invited to use these spaces for study between classes.
  • Law Library—The library will be open for research and study from 7 a.m. to midnight every day. Group study rooms in Dineen Hall are now individual study rooms. Students may reserve these for up to 4 hours per day. 


Q13: Will there be additional documentation needed for students who wish to do full online instruction (i.e., a doctor’s note) or is it just voluntary?

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Q19: What accommodations will be made for students unable to return to campus in fall 2020 due to health  or other  concerns?

A:  The College is planning for residential instruction this fall,  as outlined in this memo . We also continue to explore how best to deliver online instruction to accommodate students and faculty not able to be on campus—because they are immunocompromised, in self-quarantine, or ill with COVID-19—while including meaningful residential opportunities based upon our programmatic needs, accreditation requirements, and academic standards.

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A: Acrobat and other University-licensed products remain available to students via the University's remote desktop solution. Connection information can be found here.

Q33b: What happens if I am subjected to quarantine upon arrival or after my arrival to the College of Law? Can I take my classes on-line even though I had planned to attend in person?

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A: A May 12, 2020, Daily Orange article on University tuition (“SU to raise cost of tuition for 2020-21 academic year”) contained a factual error with regard to the College of Law’s Health and Wellness fee. The article falsely reported a 15% increase, whereas the fee increase is in fact $15.00, or 2%, for the year and is on par with other schools and colleges. College of Law program fees—the Law Resource Fee and Law Activity Fee—remain flat with no increase. Tuition and fees are set by the Board of Trustees of Syracuse University. If the tuition or fees are changed, the College of Law will inform students as soon as possible. Please contact the  Office of Financial Aid  with any questions.

UPDATE: On August 1, the College learned that the University plans to waive the health and wellness fee for all students who are fully remote this fall. Review health and wellness services here.

Experiential Learning (Externships, Clinics, etc.)

Q90: How are clinics being impacted?

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Q115: Will we have access to the library and group study rooms?

A: We are developing a plan for maximizing opportunities to use the Law Library. We will share this plan as soon as possible.  Group study group rooms inside and outside the Law Library will be limited to individual occupancy. 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 4 hours  per day. 

Advice for International Students

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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.

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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 .

Q119: 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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Syracuse University Fall 2020 Information

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