Guidance on COVID-19 masking and testing
An update on student testing, face coverings in classrooms and test pickup locations.
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Update on the beginning of winter quarter
This message provides an update for students and instructors about the beginning of winter quarter instruction in January. As you will read, we are now planning to begin the quarter with two weeks of online instruction, though students are welcome to return to campus on schedule and do not need to change their travel plans. Other university operations will continue.
Read more about Update on the beginning of winter quarterClarification on relaxation of restrictions on visitors and other nonmatriculated student appointments (Updated 7//13/21)
A message to faculty and researchers addresses the policy to relax restrictions on visiting student researchers, visiting scholars and other nonmatriculated student appointments starting September 1. 2021.
Read more about Clarification on relaxation of restrictions on visitors and other nonmatriculated student appointments (Updated 7//13/21)Stanford suspends BOSP summer quarter programs in 11 locations
Stanford has announced plans to suspend 11 Bing Overseas Studies Program Summer Quarter 2020-21 study away programs. The viability of summer study abroad programs in Oxford and Santiago remain under review through early May.
Read more about Stanford suspends BOSP summer quarter programs in 11 locationsUndergraduate spring quarter
In a message to the campus community, President Marc Tessier-Lavigne and Provost Persis Drell announce Stanford’s undergraduate plans for the spring quarter.
Read more about Undergraduate spring quarterWinter break COVID testing and travel guidance for students
Information and guidance regarding student COVID testing and travel during winter break.
Read more about Winter break COVID testing and travel guidance for studentsGuidance on in-person instruction
Stanford has developed policies and procedures for shifting classes currently being taught outdoors to indoor spaces on campus. Details are available in the In Person Instructional Recovery Plan.
Read more about Guidance on in-person instructionBOSP winter quarter suspended
Given the ongoing unpredictability of the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on global health and travel, Stanford is suspending all Bing Overseas Studies Program 2020-21 winter quarter study away programs.
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In an email to the university community, President Marc Tessier-Lavigne announces adjustments to Stanford’s plans for the undergraduate autumn quarter due to continuing public health conditions.
Read more about President’s update on autumn 2020 undergraduate educationKey academic calendar dates, course meeting times approved for 2020-21
The Steering Committee of the Faculty Senate, acting in administrative session on behalf of the full senate, approved start and end dates for each quarter in Stanford’s 2020-21 academic year, along with a new daily course meeting schedule to reflect the new realities of the coronavirus pandemic.
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