• All classes will move to remote-learning after Thanksgiving Break beginning Monday, November 30. All University offices, residence halls, and food service will remain open as scheduled through December 23, 2020.
• Spring 2021 semester classes begin in-person beginning February 1, 2021. College of Veterinary Medicine Classes begin January 11, 2021. The semester will proceed without holiday breaks—including Spring Break and President’s Day.
• Resident Student Move in will take place on January 30 and 31 for students residing in New York State or a non-impacted state. Students from impacted states will move in on January 14 or 15 for their 14-day quarantine.
• Students who are unable to return to campus may receive remote-learning accommodations by completing the Remote Learning Accommodation Form beginning January 11, 2021. All requests must be completed by the first day of classes on February 1, 2021.
• The COVID Self-Check app must be completed prior to students coming to campus each day. Students must present their LIU ID to access campus.
• All LIU community members will participate in on-campus Surveillance Testing throughout the semester. Students will receive communication via email when they are selected to receive their test.
• Students must wear a face mask while on-campus, including in classrooms, hallways, and in all public spaces.
• All LIU community members should practice social distancing by not congregating in groups, and keeping approximately six feet of distance from others whenever possible.
• All University support services will be available on-campus and virtually. This includes, Library, Information Technology, Learning Support Center, Counseling and Health Services, LIU Promise, Enrollment Services and others.
• Administrative and academic offices resume normal operating hours. Students are encouraged to continue meetings virtually for the fall semester.
• Centralized helpdesk support is available daily for students by emailing IT@LIU.edu or by calling 516-299-3300 / 718-488-3300. An extensive online support library http://IT.LIU.EDU is also available.
• The Library offers virtual reference services Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. In addition, the Library’s electronic resources, including ebooks, ejournals and streaming content, are available 24/7, as usual, through the library website.
• Residence Halls and dining facilities are open. Resident students received additional guidance from LIU Promise regarding move-in, pre-COVID testing requirements, and new residence life policies, including no guests in residence hall rooms.
• Student Life will resume with a vibrant schedule of events that can be found here. This includes student organizations, campus events, fraternities and sororities, and other campus activities. In addition, the new “Experience | Shark Nation” portal launched in September 2020 to enhance the student experience.
• Upcoming non-essential University-related domestic and international travel is suspended through the fall semester.
• LIU community members will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days before returning to campus if they have been to impacted areas required by New York State guidelines.
• Programs that require off-campus clinical or field training in other locations will ensure that students are properly protected by recommended safety protocols. Where possible, such programs will enhance simulation experiences to enable students to practice technical, diagnostic, and exam skills in controlled settings on campus.
• Students who have clinical placements, student teaching, or other off-campus academic commitments should consult with their academic department for more specific information.

• Faculty are welcome back on campus as of September1, 2020.
• All faculty will wear face coverings in public spaces.
• Social distancing is required.
• All faculty must take the daily screening at certify.liu.edu prior to arriving to campus.
• Where possible schedule appointments or perform meetings virtually.
• Faculty should be prepared to accommodate students that cannot come to in person classes as well as provide instruction completely virtually in the case of a shut-down.
• Clinical program directors and faculty are working with accrediting agencies and the State Education Department to develop alternative clinical teaching plans for the Health Professions, if necessary. Programs are utilizing high fidelity online simulation, including virtual reality and virtual interactive studies, as well as online group chat and Zoom ultra to facilitate group learning designed to achieve desired learning outcomes.The following resources continue to be available to faculty:
• Faculty should use Blackboard to upload lectures, PowerPoints, quizzes, as well as host discussion forums.
• Where necessary, Zoom is being highly utilized for class instruction. The University has a subscription to Zoom, which can be accessed from Blackboard. To learn how to use Zoom via Blackboard, view link here: https://it.liu.edu/zoom/.
• If it is necessary to administer online exams in non-proctored settings, faculty have access to Respondus. For information and training on Respondus, please view the Respondus site here, https://it.liu.edu/respondus/.
• Adobe Creative Cloud has provided temporary at-home access for students and faculty. Please ask your students to follow guidelines via: https://it.liu.edu/adobe/.
• LIU IT is available to provide training and virtual tutorials.
• To learn how to use Zoom via Blackboard, view link here: https://it.liu.edu/zoom/.
• For information and training on Respondus, please view the Respondus – LIU Information Technology site here: https://it.liu.edu/respondus/.
• A centralized support helpdesk is available from 8 am to 8 pm via email (IT@LIU.edu), or by calling 516-299-3300 / 718-488-3300.
• LIU IT and faculty experts are available to provide one-on-one, as well as group trainings via Zoom virtual meeting.
• For questions related to academics, please contact:

Brooklyn	Post
Office of Academic Affairs 718-488-1242 Karen.Cowan@liu.edu	Office of Academic Affairs 516-299-2822 Gail.Luksch@liu.edu
Office of Academic Affairs Judy Fan Luu 718-488-1394 Judy.Luu@liu.edu	Office of Academic Affairs Shatequa King 516-299-2917 Shatequa.King@liu.edu

• Upcoming non-essential University-related domestic and international travel is suspended through the end of the semester.
• University-related travel after the end of the semester is subject to cancellation.

• Administrative staff are welcome back on campus.
• All staff will wear face coverings in public spaces.
• Social distancing is required.
• All staff must take the daily screening at certify.liu.edu prior to arriving to campus.
• Where possible schedule appointments or perform meetings virtually.
• Upcoming non-essential University-related domestic and international travel remains suspended.
• The following resources are available for any questions or concerns:
• Centralized helpdesk support is available daily for staff by emailing IT@LIU.edu or by calling 516-299-3300 / 718-488-3300. An extensive online support library http://IT.LIU.EDU is also available.
• Human Resources assistance: Lisa Araujo, Lisa.Araujo@liu.edu, (516) 299-4217.
• Public Safety: LIU Post – (516) 299-2222, LIU Brooklyn (718) 488-3300.

What is the 2019 novel coronavirus?
The 2019 novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, is a new respiratory virus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Learn about 2019 novel coronavirus.

How does the coronavirus spread?
The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.

• Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
• Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.
The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.

• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath

Is there a vaccine?
There is currently no vaccine to protect against COVID-19.

Are there ways to prevent contracting the virus?
The CDC recommends preventative actions to reduce the risk of developing the flu or other respiratory diseases, including:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• When you are sick, stay home.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
• If you have not already been immunized against the flu, it is not too late to get a flu shot.

I’m sick. How do I know if it is COVID-19 or something else, like the flu?
COVID-19 symptoms and flu symptoms can be similar, but COVID-19 is related to the outbreak in China. Even if you’ve traveled to an affected area – or have had contact with someone who has – if you have symptoms of fever, cough, body aches, it is possible that it could be the flu. Faculty and staff with flu-like symptoms should contact their primary care provider. Students who have flu-like symptoms should call their appropriate campus support. It is important to recognize that we are still in the midst of cold and flu season. CDC reports that influenza activity is, and will remain, high for the next several weeks.

I have recently returned from a trip to an affected area or have had contact with someone who may have COVID-19 and have respiratory symptoms. What should I do?
If you were in an affected area in the last 14 days and feel sick with fever, cough and difficulty breathing, do the following:

• Seek medical advice. Call before you go to a doctor’s office or emergency room and tell them about your recent travel and symptoms.
• Avoid contact with others.
• Do not travel while sick.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing.
• Wash your hands with soap and water immediately after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

Can I still travel abroad?
Please take note of our updated travel guidelines and policies which we have adopted out of an abundance of caution:

• All upcoming non-essential University-related international travel is suspended through the end of the semester. This includes all faculty and student travel, including but not limited to conferences and study abroad programs. For students who would earn credits from these experiences to graduate in May, alternative arrangements to earn credits are being made.
• University-related travel after the end of the semester, may be subject to cancellation.
  Please contact your Dean for any questions or concerns.
• Students who are currently in study abroad programs in areas not classified by the CDC as Level 3 may remain abroad to complete their programs. We will be constantly reassessing this decision as the situation evolves.
• The University recommends that when planning personal international travel be mindful of the potential associated risk of disruptions to your ability to reenter the United States. We advise you to consult travel guidance from the CDC prior to and during your trip and make every effort to stay up-to-date regarding often fast-changing governmental regulations (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html).
• LIU community members will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days before returning to campus if they have been to areas designated as Level 3 Travel Advisory by the CDC. (https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices)

If I see emergency responders on campus wearing masks or other protective clothing, does that mean they are treating someone who has COVID-19?
No. Wearing masks, gowns and gloves are all standard procedures that emergency responders routinely follow when treating any respiratory illness — such as colds, flu and other viral illnesses — and are not specific to COVID-19. Additionally, patients with respiratory illnesses may be asked to wear a mask to reduce the spread of droplets when they cough, sneeze or speak. This is similar to procedures in place at many hospitals and health care facilities.