Dear Campus Community:
The safety of the SUNY Fredonia community is our top priority. State
directives to campuses continue to evolve as the number of COVID-19
cases increases. These directives have changed some of the advice we
are providing to students:
Residence Hall Update. Guidance from New York State
and SUNY now urge all students, if possible, to return home, with the
exception of three categories:
- international students who are unable to return home
- students who have limited or no access to technology at home
- students who do not currently have a safe or healthy home environment
If
you are not in one of these categories, you should plan on completing
the remainder of the semester from home. We guarantee that you will be
able to complete your semester credits, regardless of where you are
located.
Financial Considerations. In light of the new directive, the
deadline for notifying the Office of Residence Life about moving from
the residence halls and notifying FSA of meal plan discontinuance has
been extended to Friday, March 20, 2020. Notification must be received by tomorrow in order to be eligible for the 50% credit/refund.
Students Living Off-Campus. We also encourage students
who live off-campus and currently are away from campus to stay where you
are. Unless you have circumstances that prevent you from completing
your studies at your primary residence, the message remains the same for
you and your health and safety, and those around you.
Notification of Distance Education Assignments. Students
will be notified by each of their faculty via email by no later than
Monday, March 23 of the distance education alternative that will be used
for the remainder of the semester.
Change in Academic Calendar. Given the challenges of transitioning to distance education, four changes were made in the academic calendar:
Midterm Grades DUE April 1
Advising Sessions April 6-17
Course Registration Begins April 14
Course/University Withdrawal April 27
Faculty-Staff Fund. A Student Emergency Relief Fund,
initiated by faculty and staff, has been established through the
Fredonia College Foundation to assist students financially who face
unexpected expenses related to the healthcare crisis. The fund is
intended to alleviate hardship related to moving to a digital education
format. These funds are limited, but we will do our best to assist
students, which may also mean directing you to other resources. If you
need emergency assistance, apply on-line via the link provided on the
Coronavirus Updates and FAQ website.