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"Back Home to the Heights" - Fall 2020 Reopening

Last updates: August 28, 2020

First-Year Students



When will orientation take place? When can I arrive on campus? When will I find out my roommate and housing information? Can I request two roommates (in a triple)? Why do first-year students start two weeks earlier than returning students? When does the semester start? Will all my classes be in-person? What health and safety precautions will be in place when I arrive? If travelling internationally or from one of the states currently on the New York travel advisory list, will students be able to quarantine for two weeks on Le Moyne's campus? I'm commuting or living off campus - what are my responsibilities? Can I have gatherings at my off-campus apartment?

Returning Students



When the does the semester start for returning students? When can returning students arrive on campus? Are my classes the same as what I registered for? Will all my classes be in-person? What health and safety precautions will be in place when I arrive? How has the fall 2020 academic calendar changed? If travelling internationally or from one of the states currently on the New York travel advisory list, will students be able to quarantine for two weeks on Le Moyne's campus? I'm an off-campus or commuter students - what are my responsibilities? Can I have gatherings at my off-campus apartment?

Health & Safety



What If I suspect contact with a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19? What safety precautions are being taken? What will I need to do before arriving on campus? Will COVID-19 screening take place? Will the College provide face coverings? What are the social distancing requirements? Will Le Moyne conduct testing? What will happen if someone becomes ill with COVID-19? What does containment/isolation involve? What is the quarantine plan if I am potentially exposed to COVID-19? What happens if I test positive for COVID-19? What if I can’t return home if I test positive, if I’m sick or if I have to quarantine? Can I take classes if I'm in isolation or quarantined?

Academics



Will classes be in person? What is a hybrid model? What does the academic calendar look like? Will the College have to go to all on-line courses like we did in the Spring 2020 semester? Will the academic calendar be shortened? What kind of academic support services will be available? Are my classes the same as what I registered for?

Residential Life and Food Service



When can I move in? What will the move-in experience look like? Will everyone get a single room? Will there be fewer people in the residence halls this fall? Can I visit other residence halls? Can I visit other rooms within my residence hall? Will common areas in residence halls be available? What health and safety measures will be taken in the residence halls? Will outside guests be allowed in the residence halls? Will I have to wear a face covering in the residence halls? Will I have to social distance in the residence halls? What will bathroom protocols look like? How will I do laundry? What will cleaning protocols look like? Will I be allowed to go home on the weekends? Will the LaCasse Dining Center and the Dolphin Den be open? What will change about the dining experience? Will there be options for takeout? Will there be any other options for meals?

Key Dates

Virtual summer orientation – weeks of July 5 and 12
Virtual academic advising – week of July 22
First-year student move-in – Thursday, Aug. 13 to Saturday, Aug. 15
In-person orientation program kick off – Sunday, Aug. 16
First year student COR 100 begins – Monday, Aug. 17
New Beginnings orientation for transfer students - Saturday, Aug. 29
Returning student move-in – Saturday, Aug. 29 and Sunday, Aug. 30
First day of classes – Monday, Aug. 31
Last day of in-person classes – prior to Thanksgiving break
Final classes and exams – conducted virtually after Thanksgiving break

Transfer & Graduate Students



When will orientation take place? When does the semester start? Will all my classes be in-person? What health and safety precautions will be in place when I arrive? Will there be changes to my graduate program?

Financial Matters



Will there be a room and board discount offered because the semester is shorter? Will student fees be lower or waived? Will there be a discount in tuition since not all classes will be held in person? If the College is required to close its residential facilities due to federal, state or local law or if the College determines such action is warranted in light of the potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic what refunds will be provided? Who will cover the costs associated with putting measures in place to lower the risks associated with COVID-19 for the College community? If I am required to quarantine for 14 days due to a positive COVID-19 test or suspected exposure to another person in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, will I be refunded for room and board during this quarantine period?

Campus Life



Will the Recreation Center be open? Will there be clubs and activities? What kind of on-campus activities will be available? Will there be talks, lectures and performance on campus this fall? Will events be allowed? Will there be intramural or club sports? Will there be intercollegiate sports at Le Moyne during the Fall 2020 semester? Will visitors to campus be allowed? How will Masses, prayer services and vigils be handled?