The Path to Spring 2021

Return to Campus Protocols for Syracuse University Students | Spring 2021

• Protocols for students from all states non-contiguous to New York State and international locations
• Protocols for students from New York State and contiguous states

Student Check-In: January 30 through February 8

• All students living off-campus must check in at the Stadium Testing Center, which will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the period between Saturday, January 30, through Monday, February 8.
• Confirm proof of pre-arrival negative COVID test (via the Patient Portal or hard copy results)
• Verify proof of flu vaccine or exemption (via Patient Portal or hard copy)
• Participate in COVID saliva surveillance testing
• Verify local address
• Affirm Stay Safe Pledge
• To speed up the check-in process, students are strongly encouraged to upload the results of their pre-arrival negative COVID test and proof of flu vaccine to the Patient Portal prior to arrival at the check-in center.

Pre-Arrival Testing & Quarantining

• You must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test prior to accessing on-campus facilities, including on-campus housing.
• International travelers should review Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines as it relates to testing requirements and plan accordingly. As of this week, the CDC advised that all international travelers must provide proof of a negative test prior to boarding planes bound for the United States.
• In accordance with the New York State travel advisory, you will be required to comply with quarantine guidelines upon arrival in New York.

Community Messages

• Message to Students from Dean Boise (Welcome Back; Return to Campus Protocols and Requirements) | Jan. 15, 2020

• Students and Families Invited to Participate in Zoom Sessions to Discuss Return to Campus Planning | Jan. 14, 2021

• New York State Announces Eligibility for COVID-19 Vaccination | Jan. 11, 2020

• COVID-19 Testing Opening to Family Members of Faculty and Staff | Jan. 5, 2021

• Message to 3L Students from Assistant Dean for Student Resources and Internal Research Zack Kelley (Spring 2021 Academic Calendars and Joint Degrees/CAS) | Jan. 4, 2020

• Message to Students from Dean Boise (On-time, Online Start of Spring Semester) | Jan. 4, 2021

FAQs

• Syracuse University Frequently Asked Questions for Spring 2021

Q: When will syllabi for spring 2021 be posted, including attendance policies?

A: Syllabi will be posted as they are received, before or no later than Jan. 4, 2021. Attendance policies will be incorporated in the syllabi.

Q: How do I know what modality my courses will be taught in?

A: The spring 2021 course schedule is posted and this document notes the modality of each class.