Academic Continuity Resources
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General Resources
- Fall 2020 Open—The official source of information about Syracuse University’s plans and important health and safety precautions for the Fall Semester 2020.
- Fall 2020 Weekly Virtual Update Sessions—A series of virtual update sessions for University community members, on Fridays starting July 10.
- THRIVE! Well-Being & Resilience Series Sessions
- COVID-19 Initial Report of Syracuse University’s Public Health and Emergency Management Subcommittee | June 10, 2020
Resources for Students
For information and Frequently Asked Questions about the Fall 2020 semester, visit this webpage.
Learning Remotely
Learning Remotely (Harvard Law Guides)
Grading, Evaluations, Registration, etc.
Updated Grading Policy Memo | March 31, 2020
- Online Course Evaluation Process
For the Class of 2020: Bar Exam Updates
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The New York Court of Appeals has moved the date of the July bar examination to Sept. 9-10, 2020, as outlined in this April 30 letter. If you have questions abut taking the bar exam in any jurisdiction, please contact Courtney Abbott Hill.
Message to the Class of 2020 from Dean Boise (Update on NY Bar Exam) | July 23, 2020
Message to Class of 2020 from Associate Director of Student Affairs Courtney A. Abbott Hill (Traveling from NY for the Bar Exam) | May 21, 2020
Message to Students from Dean Boise (Update on September Bar Exam) | May 1, 2020
Message to the Class of 2020 from Dean Boise (NY Court of Appeals Practice Order Program for First-Time Bar Takers) | April 30, 2020
New York Court of Appeals has temporarily waived pro bono and skills competency requirements for J.D. and LL.M. grads, and has extended time for the NY Law Course, among other changes due to COVID-19 | April 21, 2020
For International Students
ICE Issues ‘New International Student’ Guidance | July 24, 2020
Message to International Students from Assistant Dean of International Programs Horsfall (ICE Regulations Rescinded) | July 14, 2020
Message from the Chancellor in Support of International Students | July 9, 2020
Message to Students from Dean Boise (Impact of ICE Policy on COL International Students) | July 9, 2020
Impact of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Policy on International Students | July 8, 2020
International Immigration and Enrollment FAQs | April 5, 2020
- Support for International Students (Visa Status, Learning/Working Remotely): international@syr.edu or call 315.443.2457
Resources for Faculty & Staff
Health Care
- Faculty/Staff Health Coverage Questions
- Excellus BlueCross BlueShield: 800.493.0318 or TTY 800.662.1220
- OptumRx: 866.854.2945 or TTY 711
Parking
Working, Teaching, & Researching Remotely
Message to Faculty from Associate Dean for Online Education O’Connor (Fall 2020 Blackboard Courses - Important New Elements) | Aug. 12, 2020
Fall Course Preparation Resources, Services and Tools for Faculty
Law Teaching Guides for Online Instruction (Cardozo Law School)
Coronavirus Update: Revised Travel Policy for Faculty and Staff | June 12, 2020
Message to Faculty from Interim Vice Chancellor and Provost John Liu (Online Courses for Fall 2020 and Faculty IP) | June 5, 2020
Important Update About the Return to Campus Plan for Faculty and Staff (Syracuse University Human Resources) | May 22, 2020
Important Update Regarding Fall 2020 Planning from Interim Provost John Liu | May 13, 2020
- Remotely connecting to College of Law drives (via VPN)
- Instructions for Microsoft Teams Collaboration Software
- Guidance on automatic email replies and voicemail
- Recording Online Classes
Remote Conferencing Tools for Online Learning
- Walkthrough video for connecting to Blackboard Collaborate
- Student Instructions: Blackboard Collaborate
- Faculty Instructions: Blackboard Collaborate
- Syracuse University Academic Continuity Resources