Buffs, the fall semester will look different, and we want to share what you should expect as you navigate the changes. Below you can learn how to best prepare for the semester: What to do before the semester begins; what to do before each day of class; and what to do throughout the semester, including navigating classrooms, communal areas and transportation. We also offer support, health and wellness services.
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Road Map to Fall 2020
Before returning to campus, all students and employees must complete the required pre-arrival COVID-19 training. Buffs are required to commit to CU Boulder and public health guidelines—including restrictions on large gatherings—to support the health and safety of our campus and the Boulder community.
CU Boulder will offer a mix of in-person, online, remote and hybrid courses. Every class is taught using one or more of the following instruction methods:
In-person
All students and instructors attend class in person while adhering to all enhanced health and safety measures.
Online
This is self-paced.
Students & instructors will not be online simultaneously or on scheduled days.
Majority of coursework will be completed through Canvas and other learning systems.
Remote
Students & instructors will meet over Zoom, Lecture Capture or Canvas on scheduled days and times.
In some cases Canvas may be used to submit coursework or take tests.
Hybrid In-person
Students participate in a mix of in-person and online or remote modes.
You may have rotating attendance with groups of students attending in person some days and online or remote attendance on other days.
Or you may have lectures remotely and labs in person.
Hybrid Remote/Online
Students participate in a mix of scheduled remote classes (scheduled days) and online coursework (self-paced coursework).
How We’re Implementing Academic Physical Distancing
How This Will Work
Open to the Campus Community
Retail markets, restaurants and cafes will be open to the campus community with various payment options accepted, including:
Please note that block meal plans will not be available for purchase.
Open to Students with Meal Plans
The Student Recreation Center opened on Monday, Aug. 10, for students only. Access for faculty and staff will be reevaluated in the coming months.
Use of the Rec Center will be capped at 20–30% of the building capacity.
To gain entry to the Rec Center, members must:
Reservations
In order to use the following spaces, students must reserve a time online in advance. Students can make a reservation three days in advance through the Fusion portal.
The Rec staff will clean and sanitize the facility multiple times throughout the day. The Rec will close from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. daily for thorough cleaning and sanitizing of the building and equipment.
Significant modifications have been made to meet health and safety guidelines, including operating hours, facility layout, reservations for some areas, the maximum facility capacity and cleaning procedures.
You can find details on these changes and patron expectations on the recreation website.
Buff Bus
Buffs are able to take part in campus life, resources and services with health and safety modifications like virtual visits and events, prescheduling and limits on capacity to ensure your health and safety.
Campus activities and events will scale based on health and safety conditions, beginning with things like scheduled trips and visits, and remote programming (for example, esports) with clubs and organizations.
Child Care
For parents who have child care responsibilities due to COVID-19 alongside their work responsibilities, the university continues to support remote working when possible. We are also providing paid leave through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act when working remotely is not an option. Please visit the Human Resources website for more details and child care support.
Human Resources
The Human Resources department offers many ways for faculty and staff to find resources for self-care. From workshops and webinars to the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program, learn more about support services available to all CU Boulder employees.
Technology & Support
CU Boulder’s IT Service Center is available by phone or email to support students who have questions and need help with technology and remote learning. Get help with email and IdentiKey, Internet connectivity, telephone service and accessing Canvas or Zoom.
Learn About Remote Learning Guidelines for Students
Students who need help obtaining technology can find help in three ways:
- Student Emergency Funds: We have limited funds available to support CU Boulder students facing temporary financial hardship due to COVID-19.
- Students in financial need: The Office of Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement works with OIT and Property Services to supply a limited number of refurbished computers to students who demonstrate financial need.
- Mobile Hotspots through University Libraries: Norlin Library is offering a new program that provides free off-campus internet access.
Be safe. Be you. Protect our herd.
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Protect Our Herd
Use the Protect Our Herd website for health and safety requirements, information on symptoms, testing and contact tracing, and information on navigating campus spaces.
COVID-19 Campus Updates
As a university, we recognize our responsibility to continually monitor our progress and adjust our plans as needed in response to changes in the environment and in the spread of COVID-19. Use the COVID-19 Updates site to stay on top of announcements.