The entire SUNY system is closely monitoring the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and the action steps being taken will be updated continuously as the situation evolves. SUNY is taking all the necessary precautions to protect our students. SUNY is comprised of 64 campuses, and each campus will be working with system administrators to develop plans tailored to the risk level in their area. Not all our campuses are in New York City and you can check campus distances to New York City : https://www.suny.edu/attend/visit-us/mileage-from-nyc/ Although large number of coronavirus cases discovered in the state, SUNY campuses are generally located at upstate New York and the number of the coronavirus cases are in decline according to latest reports.
SUNY campuses are limiting exposure to the coronavirus by transitioning in-person classroom instruction to distance learning education. Students are being discouraged from returning to campus until further notice. Campuses remain open to accommodate those students with special circumstances: international students and students where other safe living and dining arrangements cannot be made or have limited or no access to technology may return to campus facilities.
Health facilities are open to help those students with special circumstances who need to stay on campus.
There will be food service, mainly take out, on campus for essential employees and students with special circumstances who need to stay on campus. Please contact your campus for details.
SUNY is aware of cases at certain campuses. In each case, the school has alerted students, faculty, and staff. For information about a specific campus, please visit their website: https://www.suny.edu/about/campuses/
Campuses are making significant changes to stop the spread of the coronavirus including restricting visitors.
Most classes will be transitioning to distance learning education, including SUNY's online platform, videoconferencing, teleconferencing, email, and even traditional mail. Campuses are taking all measures to limit the need for in-person classes.
Distance learning will be in place until further notice. The safety and well-being of students is our first priority.
Students living on campus prior to the COVID-19 crisis will receive a refund or credit for housing fees and meal plan fees (if applicable) based on the proportionate time between when they leave campus housing -- or as cleared by Residence Life -- and the end of the spring term.
Students living off campus with meal plans will receive a refund or credit for the unused portion of their meal plans.
Students may also receive prorated refunds or credits for certain other fees for services that have been discontinued due to the COVID-19 emergency. Campuses will communicate with students as further details are finalized.