With Spring Break at the end of this week, we hope you will be able to enjoy a pause from classes and get some rest and relaxation. It’s been a long haul this semester and particularly in recent weeks with a number of tragedies that have impacted many of us. Since the pandemic began 13 months ago, we have been challenged in so many ways and we have also continued to move forward. Your dedication to following public health guidelines and staying engaged is deeply appreciated. Thanks to your commitment and the hard work of our faculty and staff, we have been able to stay open as planned for both fall and spring semester.
We wanted to share some information on what to expect for the rest of this semester.
Summary of Major Critical Issues for Spring:
- All Public Health guidelines will continue to be followed throughout Spring, including requirements to wear a mask.
- Students are encouraged to get vaccinated for COVID at the soonest possible opportunity.
- All final exams will be virtual.
- Selection of S/U grading must be requested through RAMweb by 11:59pm May 23, 2021 (applicable to undergraduate students only).
- Extended course withdrawal option will be open until May 7, 2021.
- Registration for summer session is open and registration for fall semester began April 5 (check RAMweb for your date/time).
Post Spring Break Operations:
- COVID saliva screening and testing will continue throughout spring semester.
- All adults in Colorado are now eligible to receive a vaccination. Larimer County is opening a public, appointment-based vaccine clinic at Moby and we encourage students to get a vaccine, if they are able to, before they travel for Spring Break. Information about vaccine opportunities is available at https://covid.colostate.edu/kb/vaccinations-for-csu-faculty-staff-and-students/.
- If you need assistance with remote testing, contact the University Testing Center.
- The Student Disability Center and Alternative Testing Center will be available to assist students. If you are experiencing a barrier in a virtual class please report an access barrier. If you are experiencing an exam barrier please contact Alisha.Zmuda@colostate.edu or your accommodation specialist.
- The Health Network will continue providing medical and mental health care for students during and after spring break. Due to legal restrictions, there may be limitations for students located outside of Colorado to access specific services.
- The University will remain open to serve students for study spaces, campus housing and dining, and other services. Some buildings or services may have adjusted or limited hours of operation so please check websites, including the Morgan Library, Lory Student Center, Rams Against Hunger, and Student-Fee Funded Programs.
We know this academic year has been full of challenges and uncertainty and it is never too late to ask for help.
- Student Case Management supports students by providing help navigating resources for difficult situations.
- CSU Health Network offers a variety of mental health support resources to help you learn how to improve your mental health, manage stress, and minimize anxiety.
- As the public health environment evolves over this spring and summer, we expect to be adding more in-person seats in courses for fall and will announce those as they become available.
If you can benefit from support, please reach out. Remember that seeking help is a sign of strength. Take care of yourselves and each other, Rams.
Sincerely,
Mary Pedersen and Blanche Hughes
Provost and Executive Vice President and Vice President of Student Affairs