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Safe Start

The January intersession begins Jan. 4, 2021. The Spring semester will begin Feb. 1. 2021.
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The spring 2021 semester begins Feb. 1 and students who will live on campus, take at least one in-person/hybrid class on campus, use services on campus (e.g. library, fitness center, dining) or work on campus must complete the University’s initial testing protocols and comply with all New York State travel requirements before returning to campus.

Spring 2021 Testing Protocols

Take the Student Health Screening Questionnaire

Report Off-Campus Positive COVID-19 Test Results

Adjusting to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic has not been easy. Life on campus has looked different, and we anticipate that the health and safety protocols that helped us get through the fall will continue into the spring 2021 semester. The local and national public health situation continues to evolve quickly, but one thing remains clear: we must stay the course for now. The winter months means spending more time indoors, making it more important than ever to follow the guidelines that have gotten us this far. Wear a mask. Wash your hands often. Keep at least six feet of distance between you and other people. Limit gatherings to 10 or fewer people.

Check this website often for new information about our plans, policies and protocols for the Spring 2021 semester, which begins Feb. 1.

We thank you for your patience and resilience. You have shown the world what it means to be #HofstraStrong. We wish you and your family a happy and healthy holiday season, and look forward to welcoming everyone back to campus in the new year.

COVID-19 Testing Update - January 15, 2021

Pursuant to the August 28, 2020 New York State Department of Health Supplemental Guidance, we are required to monitor the number of positive cases for the on-campus population for the 14-day period beginning on January 2, 2021 and ending on January 15, 2021.

For the 2-week reporting period, we reported a total of 18 confirmed positive cases for students, including 5 confirmed positive cases reported through our on-campus testing (only 1 of which is a residential student) and 13 confirmed positive cases from off-campus testing reported through the Department of Health. We include off-campus testing results upon receipt of confirmed test results, which is often after the fact. Our reporting is updated upon receipt of newly confirmed information.

During the same 2-week period, we reported 10 positive test results for employees.

We have begun entry testing of returning students using rapid tests. There were a total of 193 such tests administered, with 1 positive result (included in the above figures). In addition, for the limited number of students who remained on campus, surveillance testing took place. A total of 30 tests were administered, with one positive result. Entry level and surveillance testing will continue and results will be included in our report.

As of 1/19/21

Daily New Student Reports

0

Daily New Employee Reports

2

Current Period
(1/16- 1/29)*

3

Prior period
(1/2-1/15) *

28

Surveillance results

1/4/21 - 1/15/21

Surveillance tests
administered

30

# of positive
results

1

Week of

Positives

Total Tests

12/14/20

8

20

12/7/20

0

34

11/30/20

2

20

11/16/20

8

845

11/9/20

2

264

11/2/20

2

291

10/26/20

1

158

10/19/20

2

265

10/12/20

1

272

10/5/2020

2

323

9/28/2020

2

350

9/21/2020

4

334

9/14/2020

2

314

9/7/2020

3

202

* ‘* NYS reporting period is defined as per the NYS Guidance, the threshold for the temporary suspension of in-person learning is the lesser of 100 individuals or 5% of the on-campus population (estimated total on-campus population excluding those totally remote and including employees, 9,200); during a two-week period defined by NYSDOH. The report may be corrected in arrears and is based on test date.

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The Basics

MASKS

You must wear a mask in all campus buildings, including residence halls, except for your own room, suite, or office. Masks will also be required outdoors when six feet of physical distance is not possible.