Students: Return to Campus Checklist

What do I need to do to return for the Spring 2021 semester?

Select the option that best fits your status and go to that section. Your choices are the following:

Centennial Hall resident
Non-Residential student (Living off-campus in the greater Syracuse community)
Online only with no on-campus presence at all

I am a Centennial Hall student.

Today through your first day of instruction

Submit the Daily Screening form – every day – for 14 days before your instruction begins. If you’ve missed a day, please don’t worry. Start today and do it every day from now on.
Follow the steps explained in detail in an email message sent on January 11, 2021.

I am a Non-Residential Student and plan to use ESF and/or SU facilities.

Today through your first day of instruction

Submit the Daily Screening form – every day – for 14 days before your instruction begins. If you’ve missed a day, please don’t worry. Start today and do it every day from now on.

Before February 8, 2021

Attest that you self-quarantined for 7 days prior to arrival.
Receive a COVID-19 test at the Syracuse University Stadium between February 1 and February 5. If testing in Syracuse is not possible, secure a test in your home community within 5 business days of arrival in Syracuse and email the results to covidsa@esf.edu.
Provide evidence that you’ve had a flu vaccine since July 1, 2020, if you intend to use ANY Syracuse University facilities.
Sign the revised College Commitment.
If you’ve traveled outside New York State between January 26 and February 8, complete the New York State Traveler Health Form and follow the New York State Travel Advisory guidelines.

Weekly, beginning February 8, 2021:

Secure a weekly COVID-19 test. Registration is required. Tests will be at the Stadium (formerly the Dome) and will be offered Mondays through Fridays, from 9am to 2pm. Follow these guidelines:

-- Have your ESF ID card with you.

-- Do not report to testing (or anywhere) if you are experiencing COVID- 19 symptoms. Instead contact your health care provider.

-- Wear a mask when arriving at the check-in center.

-- Do not brush your teeth or use mouthwash for 3 hours prior to arriving at the check-in center.

-- Do not eat or drink – including water, gum, mints, lozenges, smoking, or smokeless tobacco products – for 30 minutes prior to arriving at the check-in center.

These steps are explained in detail in an email message sent on January 25, 2021.

I am Online Only and will not use any ESF or SU on-campus facilities.

Secure technology to attend your classes virtually.
Consider weekly testing to detect presence of the COVID-19 virus. Even though you are not using campus facilities, you are encouraged to secure a weekly COVID-19 test.

More information for all students is available in these documents:

What Students Should Know

Student Information – Excerpted from What Students Should Know