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. 
  • Currently, the CDC advises 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

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.