Dear ESF Community,

Please accept our apologies for the confusion this causes coming only a day after yesterday's message about a change in health and safety guidelines related to COVID-19. We were delayed with our message yesterday.
Our goal is to be consistent with Syracuse University, where possible, because of the unique and beneficial nature of our relationship with Syracuse University. We believe it is our duty, as good neighbors, to react to issues on each other’s campus and to support our combined efforts to keep students, faculty, and staff safe during this ongoing pandemic.

With that said, we learned today that Syracuse University is loosening some restrictions put in place as a response to the recent COVID-19 cluster, because their positive case numbers are now trending in the right direction. We are pleased to share that ESF will follow suit.

Accordingly, in-person activities on campus may proceed as planned and in accordance with the following safety guidelines.

  • Wear your masks or face coverings properly.
  • Socially distance.
  • Practice proper hygiene, including washing hands with soap and water whenever possible.
  • Stay home when you're sick.

As a reminder, the amended College Commitment, which applies to the entire ESF community, will remain as updated yesterday:
  • Non-academic gatherings exceeding 5 people who are not related or living together are discouraged. (Academic facilities were carefully assessed for COVID-safe occupancy levels, are thoroughly sanitized before and after each use, and occupants are required to wear masks/face coverings.)
  • Our community is strongly discouraged from hosting any guests, including family, who do not currently live in Central New York.

These two actions are critically important to decreasing the spread of the virus.

Thank you,
Office of Communications