COVID-19 Campus Updates

• Reporting Requirements for Students who Test Positive
  • If you are an on-campus student with either a positive at-home or off-campus COVID test, please contact the Student Health & Counseling Center at (518) 564-2187 or at [email protected]  On weekends, or evenings after 4:30 PM, please contact your CA or CD for further instructions.
  • If you are an off-campus student with either a positive at-home or off-campus COVID test, please contact the Student Health & Counseling Center at (518) 564-2187 or at [email protected]  On weekends, or evenings after 4:30 PM, please self-isolate until Student Health or the Department of Health reaches out to you.
• Spring 2022 Semester Vaccine & Booster Policy

  All SUNY Plattsburgh students who access any campus facilities in person are required to provide evidence of being fully vaccinated and have a booster (if eligible) or apply for an exemption prior to arrival on campus for the Spring 2022 semester.

  Pursuant to the policy, students are considered fully vaccinated for the initial course of vaccination: (1) two weeks after receiving the second dose in a two dose COVID-19 vaccine series or (2) two weeks after receiving a single dose COVID-19 vaccine.

  In addition to the initial course of vaccination, any student with a regular on campus presence (i.e., not fully remote for the semester) who is eligible for a booster shot must receive one for the Spring 2022 semester. Proof must be provided by each student by January 31, 2022, or one month from the date the student became eligible to receive a booster. Proof of a booster shot may be submitted at the following link: https://machform.plattsburgh.edu/view.php?id=366894

  Exemptions to the COVID-19 booster requirement are allowed for students who have an approved medical reason, have an approved religious reason, or have fully remote/online schedules and will not be accessing any campus facilities.

  Students who were approved for a religious or medical exemption last semester do not have to reapply for the Spring 2022 term.

  1. 1. Medical Exemptions. Students may be exempt from the vaccination requirement if a duly licensed healthcare provider certifies in writing that the student has a medical contraindication to the COVID-19 vaccine/booster. Students requesting consideration for a medical exemption from vaccination requirements must submit a petition for exemption through the Student Health and Counseling Center including the certification. Requests for medical exemptions must contain the certification of a licensed healthcare provider, sufficient information for Health Services staff to understand the medical basis for the exemption, its necessary length and contact information for the healthcare provider. Student Health and Counseling Center medical staff will review exemption requests in the same manner as it considers requests for medical exemptions from MMR immunization requirements.
        
        Medical Exemptions can be submitted here: http://www.plattsburgh.edu/covidexemptions
        
        
     2. Religious Exemptions. Students who hold genuine and sincere religious beliefs that are contrary to COVID-19 vaccination may petition for exemption from the vaccination requirement by submitting a written statement to that effect to the link below. Such a statement should explain how receiving the COVID-19 vaccination/booster conflicts with the student’s sincere religious belief or practice.
        

        
        Religious Exemptions can be submitted here: http://www.plattsburgh.edu/covidexemptions
        
        

     3. Fully Remote Student Exemptions. Students who are fully remote and will not be accessing any campus facilities including but not limited to academic buildings, residential halls, dining halls, recreational spaces including the fitness center, or any laboratories are exempt from the vaccination requirement and may request an exemption.
        
        Fully Remote Exemptions can be submitted here. http://www.plattsburgh.edu/covidexemptions
        
        Students enrolled in any program or course or who are participating in a clinical or internship held at a third-party location, must continue to comply with all health and safety guidelines, including any vaccination or testing protocols that are in place at the third-party location. 
• Weekly Surveillance Testing

  Upon returning to campus, students are required to:

  • Participate in on-campus COVID-19 surveillance pool testing during the week of January 31, 2022, regardless of vaccination status (See the COVID-19 testing schedule), OR
  • Submit documentation of a positive COVID-19 test within the past 90 days.

  Mandatory weekly testing will continue for anyone with a physical presence on campus who is not fully vaccinated, does not have a booster and is eligible, or has a campus approved exemption. See the COVID-19 testing schedule.

  SUNY Plattsburgh reserves the right to conduct additional periodic surveillance testing for all students regardless of vaccination status. Students will be notified through campus email when they are required to participate.

  IMPORTANT: The community testing site operating out of Adirondack Hall is NOT affiliated with the campus. The campus community may use this site but SHOULD NOT use SUNY Plattsburgh as their organization when registering a test. A new profile should be created within the individuals profile selecting the Adirondack community site under Clinton County.

• Mask & Social Distancing

  Masks will now be optional for all students, faculty, staff and visitors with the following specific exceptions:

  Masks WILL still be required in the following areas:

  • All classrooms, labs and instructional spaces
  • Student Health Center
  • Student Association Shuttle

  Masks MAY still be required in the following areas:

  • Faculty offices, as required by individual faculty at their discretion
  • Staff offices, as required by individual staff members at their discretion
  • Internship sites, in accordance with individual site masking policy
  • Specific on-campus events, at the college's discretion

  Those who are not fully vaccinated or boosted are still strongly encouraged to wear a mask, per CDC data confirming the effectiveness of one-way masking in protecting the mask-wearer.

• Employee Vaccine & Testing Requirements

  While a vaccination requirement does not currently apply to faculty and staff, SUNY Plattsburgh faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated to support the safety of our community.

  In order to facilitate compliance, SUNY Plattsburgh, in collaboration with the Clinton County Health Department, will offer clinics for employees to receive the vaccination on campus.

  Ongoing Health Screening and Testing
  Although mandatory daily health screenings are no longer required for vaccinated individuals, all individuals will be reminded to check their health before entering our campus buildings by way of posted signage.

  Daily screening will continue for unvaccinated or partially vaccinated employees and visitors through the same signage posted at the entrance of all campus buildings instructing individuals to not enter if they answer “yes” to any of the screening questions.

  Mandatory Surveillance Pool Testing of Unvaccinated/Partially Vaccinated Employees
  Fully vaccinated employees (including auxiliary workers and vendors with a regular on-campus presence) who wish to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status may opt out of weekly COVID-19 surveillance pool testing. Our campus reserves the right to conduct periodic surveillance testing for all employees and affiliates regardless of vaccination status.

  In order to be exempt from testing, vaccinated employees will need to provide proof of vaccination via the Vaccination Attestation Form. Acceptable proof is a copy of your completed CDC vaccination card or a screenshot of your NYS Excelsior Pass. This information will be kept confidential and will not become part of your campus employment records.

  Employees that do not wish to disclose their vaccination status or those that are not fully vaccinated must continue to participate in weekly COVID-19 surveillance testing.

  Questions? Contact Human Resource Services at [email protected] or 518-564-5062.

• International Travelers
  SUNY Plattsburgh follows CDC’s international travel guidelines and recommendations. Campus community members returning from international travel must adhere to these guidelines outlined below.
• Spring 2022 Semester Updates (Archived)

  2/7/22 Update — To clarify yesterday’s email regarding pool testing:
  You were asked to pool test this week because either:

  • You are not yet boosted, or
  • You missed pool testing last week (which was mandatory for everyone, regardless of your vaccine/booster status)

  Pool testing is today and tomorrow, 9-noon & 1-4, at Algonquin Hall.

  2/22/22 Update: COVID-19 booster clinic is coming to SUNY Plattsburgh!
  When: Thursday, Feb 24
  Where: Algonquin
  Time: Noon to 4 pm
  Make an Appointment: https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?DateID=D70A9FD5E58C0204E0530A6C7C161846
  
  After you receive your booster: Submit proof here.

Campus Operations, Academics, Housing & Athletics

• Campus Operations & Protocols

  Indoor Face Coverings
  Due to the increased presence of the new variants of concern and recommendations by the CDC, the campus has adopted mandatory indoor face covering/masking. This requires everyone on campus to wear a mask while indoors regardless of vaccination status.

  The college’s Social Distancing and Face Covering policy outlines related requirements for all employees, students, auxiliary organizations (e.g., Research Foundation, College Auxiliary Services), contractors, volunteers, leasees, revocable permit holders and campus visitors.

  Guidance for Campus Activities
  Following CDC recommendations, all campus community members are required to comply with any restrictions while on campus property, including but not limited to inside buildings, in classrooms and labs, in meeting spaces, on campus grounds, and off-campus in the Plattsburgh community by students and recognized student organizations, and while in the process of transporting someone or something from one place to another, while traveling on official campus business, activities, athletic events, and field trips.

  Fully vaccinated individuals do not need to be socially distanced and do not need to wear face coverings outdoors. Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated individuals must abide by the following social distancing restrictions and face covering requirements:

  • Outdoors: All employees, students, and visitors are required to have a mask or face covering readily available on their person (e.g., around neck) when on campus outdoors and to put on their mask or face covering when it is NOT feasible to maintain physical/social distancing measures (i.e., at least six feet of separation between others).
    
    
  • Indoors: Anyone entering a campus building must put on a mask or face covering prior to entering the building and to continue to wear mask or face covering in common areas such as elevators, lobby, bathrooms, when traveling around the building, in classrooms and labs, in meeting spaces, and working in shared spaces. Wear a face covering in EVERY campus building with the exception of a person’s own residence hall room, personal office or other private space, when seated in the dining hall and eating, and other situations when posted guidance or other directive permits no mask. Face coverings or masks can only be removed when alone in a cubicle, office, or other designated area following social distancing guidelines.

  • More restrictive safety and health restrictions may apply to specific campus spaces. As such campus community members are required to comply with posted safety requirements or restrictions for campus locations or services.

  Face Coverings and Mask Requests
  In conjunction with the campus’ social distancing and face covering policy, face coverings will be made available to unvaccinated or partially vaccinated faculty, staff and students upon request. Individuals may wear their own face covering that complies with the social distancing and face covering policy, as well. The campus will have a supply of disposable masks on hand for faculty, staff and students in case their mask becomes unusable (i.e., soiled or damaged) during the day. Requests for masks are made by emailing Emergency Management at [email protected].

  Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated employees who are unable to wear face coverings due to a medical or other health condition will consult with Human Resource Services to discuss reasonable accommodations. Students who are unable to wear face coverings due to a medical or other health condition should wear some form of covering to protect those around them.

  Face coverings should:

  • fit snugly but comfortably over the nose and under the chin
  • be secured with ties or ear loops
  • include multiple layers of fabric
  • allow for breathing without restriction
  • be able to be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape

  *Please note that, in accordance with campus face covering policy, bandannas or single-layer gaiters are not an acceptable form of face coverings.

  Employee Attestation
  All state employees must affirm that they have read the Revised Guidance For State Agencies And Authorities During The Covid-19 Public Health Emergency in its entirety, understand its provisions, and will adhere to its requirements. The attestation form can be found here. Print, sign, and return to Human Resource Services via scan/email, regular mail, fax, or hand delivered to 912 Kehoe.

  Our third-party affiliates, CAS, Chartwells, Research Foundation, and others, do not have to complete the attestation but are expected to abide by the guidance.

  Cleaning and Disinfection
  Safe and appropriate cleaning practices continue for all campus buildings including daily cleaning of bathrooms and common areas, as well as, routine cleaning of unoccupied and infrequently touched areas. Two highly effective methods are used for cleaning and disinfecting: hand cleaning with a commercial disinfectant and/or electrostatic disinfection. Hand sanitizer will be maintained in all building common areas, as well.

  Air Circulation and Ventilation
  Maintenance and Operations has reviewed building maintenance guidance from experts in the field to ensure we are taking every advantage to make our buildings as safe as possible.

  As standard practice, all campus units are checked regularly by our Central Heating Plant operators to ensure they are functioning properly. Along with these checks, our watch engineer monitors our Building Management System 24/7. This system provides us with the ability to see and make changes to room set points, modulate damper positions, increase or decrease air flows, manipulate space temperatures, activate/deactivate air handlers and equipment, etc, and alerts the Central Heating Plant of issues through alarms.

  Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value, commonly known as MERV, is a measurement scale designed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) to report the effectiveness of air filters. We have upgraded air filters to MERV-13. MERV-13 filters are proven to be effective against COVID-19.

  Summary of enhanced measures for building services operation to ensure the safety of our faculty, staff and students;

  • Replace central outdoor air and extract air filters routinely.
  • Increase building ventilation using outdoor air by adjusting our mechanical system.
  • Switch air handling units with recirculation to 100% outdoor air when possible and reduce indoor air circulation as much as possible.
  • Increase air ventilation speed at least two (2) hours before the building usage time and switch to lower speed two (2) hours after the building usage time. At night and on weekends, maintain constant ventilation.
  • Keep restroom exhaust in operation 24/7.

  The state’s COVID-19 restrictions remain in effect for large-scale indoor event venues that hold more than 5,000 attendees. As this does not apply to any physical campus space, capacity is only limited to the space available for individuals to maintain social distance based on vaccination status in indoor and outdoor spaces.

• Spring 2022 Semester Schedule & Classes

  Academic Affairs COVID-19 details are online here.

  Spring 2022 Semester Schedule
  The spring 2022 semester begins Monday, January 31, 2022. The academic calendar for the semester is here.

  Classroom Procedures
  Faculty, staff and students are required to wear masks indoors as described in the restart plan.

  Faculty and students who are unvaccinated must wear a mask and socially distance in all campus locations. Information on vaccination status is private and will be protected information within all instructional settings.

  While beverages will be permitted in all instructional spaces, individuals must lower masks to drink and then immediately replace them. Masks must not be completely removed at any time. Eating will not be permitted in the classroom during the Spring 2022 semester.

  Clinicals, Internships, Field Experiences, Teacher Education
  Students who are enrolled in off-campus clinical placements, internships, field experiences, and/or teacher education related placements must comply with masking/vaccination/social distancing policies in place at their assigned placement location. Students should contact their department chairperson if they are unclear on COVID-related expectations of these placements.

  Questions? Contact Academic Affairs at [email protected].

• Campus Housing, Move-In & Campus Life

  Details and answers to common questions about campus housing are online here.

  Questions? Contact Campus Housing and Community Living at [email protected].

  Housing Requirements
  All on campus students will be required to be fully vaccinated to live in campus residence halls. Students will have the ability to apply for an exemption based on religious beliefs or medical conditions. 

  Exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement may be permitted for students who:

  • have an approved medical reason; or
  • have an approved religious reason; or
  • have fully remote/online schedules and will not be accessing any campus facilities.

  Use the Campus Vaccination Exemption Request Form

  Reassignment for Unvaccinated and Students Exempted from Vaccination
  SUNY Plattsburgh reserves the right to reassign unvaccinated and exempted unvaccinated students from their current housing assignment. The purpose of such reassignment would be to avoid cohabitation of vaccinated and unvaccinated students in the same room or suite.

  Assignments and Move-In
  On-campus students can find housing assignment by logging into their Housing Portal where they will find their Spring 2022 assignments. Visit the Housing & Campus Life COVID-19 Information page for additional details.

  Off-Campus Housing
  The Campus Housing and Community Living office has an off-campus housing list containing some area properties.

  Off-campus students will be expected to follow all applicable rules and restrictions in place within the community they choose to live in and be responsible for following any on-campus policies in place at the times they are on campus. Unvaccinated off-campus students must participate in COVID-19 surveillance testing at least once a week.

  Campus Dining Services
  College Auxiliary Services will continue to operate dining services, though adjustments in hours, staffing and general operations as required based on density and public health guidance. Appropriate signage and communication will be developed as needed.

  Unvaccinated students are allowed to dine in person subject to posted health and safety guidelines.

  Student Activities, Clubs and Organizations
  All activities and events will follow campus health and safety protocols. Those that cannot meet social distancing requirements and other COVID-19 protocols will be cancelled or postponed. Further modifications and limitations to traditional events will occur as guidelines are provided.

  Club and organization training, support meetings, education and other steps to support as much of the student life experience, both in-person as able and virtually, is important and will be advanced. Social distancing will apply to any in-person activities. Student Association meetings will plan to be face to face with guidelines followed. Face to face activities will have a virtual back up plan where needed.

  Recruitment for clubs and organizations will continue to be a priority, within the confines of the social distancing and face coverings policy. Training and education will be provided to all recognized student group leaders on how to use available technology to facilitate group meetings, activities, and events to meet social distancing guidelines and/or to move things virtually. Club/Organization involvement fair will happen at the beginning of the semester.

  Residence hall programming will be, for the most part, face-to-face and follow the campus health and safety protocols outlined. Off-campus programming will also follow campus health and safety guidelines.

  Fitness Center
  Fitness Center operations and programming will resume subject to posted health and safety guidelines. Cleaning protocols will be adjusted to eliminate a mid-day shut down but will continue in robust form.

  Access to activity areas will only be available where ventilation and air filtration systems have been updated and are operational due to construction in Memorial Hall.

  Behavior and Safety Standards
  Among the highest priorities to ensure student, faculty and staff safety and to minimize the spread of COVID-10 are community wide participation in our social distancing and face covering policy and enforcement of the policy.

  All on-campus students sign an addendum to our housing contract that clearly outlines required behavior. Student conduct policies are also a vital component to ensuring the safety and health of our campus community. Individual responsibility, accountability and enforcement of social distancing and public health laws are essential to everyone’s health, safety and educational opportunity.

  The social distancing and face masking policy applies to all students. It will be enforced by staff, University Police and especially peer-to-peer. The approach is one of encouragement and positive messaging first with sanctions developed for repeat offenses. Food delivery for sick on-campus students, and external support for care, will also be available.

  For specific questions, contact Campus Housing and Community Living at [email protected].

• Cardinal Athletics, Intramural & Rec Sports

  SUNY Plattsburgh Athletics will follow the guidelines provided by the NCAA Core Principles of Resocialization of Collegiate Sport in conjunction with guidance from the state, local and campus health authorities as we resume full athletic activity this fall.

  All student athletes, including club sport participants and intramural athletes, are required to be fully vaccinated, or in progress of a vaccination series, or have been approved for a medical or religious exemption, before participation in practice or play.

  All student-athletes with the exception of our fall teams will return to campus with the general student population. Fall teams will begin arriving as normal on August 19 to begin the necessary pre-season practice schedules. All other teams will begin practice sessions no earlier than September 1.

  Consistent with the current recommendations from the NCAA and New York State guidelines, vaccinated student-athletes, coaches and Tier 1 personnel will assume normal, pre-pandemic practice and game operations which include such things as daily locker room use, equipment issue, laundry, team travel, and competition.

  All unvaccinated student-athletes, coaches, and other Tier 1 personnel will be required to adhere to the following guidelines;

  • Compliance with the Social Distancing and Face Covering policy and any additional measures required by the campus.
  • COVID-19 testing will be required weekly in compliance with campus guidelines.
  • COVID-19 testing will be required 72 hours in advance of all scheduled travel.
  • Face coverings must be worn at all times at practice except during heavy exertion.
  • Locker room use will be limited to competitions only and with a face covering.
  • Laundry and equipment issuance will be limited to game day use
  • Face coverings must be utilized for all team travel
  • All appropriate social distancing measures will be in place

  Education and Awareness
  COVID-19 education will be required for all student-athletes before arrival on campus. This includes the use of signage, screening procedures for student-athletes and athletic training room policies and procedures.

  We will communicate and educate student-athletes and staff about our health procedures and expectations, such as social distancing, face-covering requirements, longer wait times, etc. All safety messaging will be positive, practical, and proportionate via a range of platforms and processes.

  Event Management
  Events are staffed primarily by students in a work-study or temp service capacity. All student workers must meet campus vaccination requirements. Events will follow appropriate campus and state guidelines in effect at the time of the event.

  Will resume pre-pandemic operations for team travel following our campus and state health and safety guidelines.

  Hydration and Sanitizing Stations
  Every athlete must use their own water bottle and they are responsible for washing and bringing it with them daily; no common water bottles will be used; athletes must use their own water bottles.

  Hand sanitizing dispensers should be placed at key entrances to both indoor and outdoor facilities, as well as high-contact areas such as the athletic training room, weight rooms, classroom corridors, locker rooms.

  Officials, Visiting Teams and Spectators
  Officials will be required to meet the SUNY vaccination requirement. Athletic training services for officials will be limited to emergencies only.

  All visiting team’s institutions will have similar or comparable screening protocols, vaccination, and travel policies. Our COVID-19 prevention policies will be shared with all visiting teams in advance. A dedicated locker room will be designated for each visiting team.

  It is expected that vaccinated fans will be permitted to attend home contests although the resumption of spectators will be determined by SUNY, CDC, state, and local guidelines. All venues will have campus CDC and NYS-approved signage posted throughout, which includes social distancing, wearing masks, and safety guidance pertaining to non-vaccinated spectators.

  Capacity Limits, Guest and Visitor Policy/Procedures
  SUNY Plattsburgh will follow the current campus policy and New York State guidelines on capacity limits and required verification of negative COVID-19 test results or vaccination status where indicated.

  Intramurals and Club Sports
  All activity will occur on campus and will follow campus health and safety guidelines and cleaning/disinfection protocols. Utilization will be monitored via IMLeagues software.

  All clubs will be allowed to practice on campus and at local training facilities off site, such as golf and marksmanship. Competition on campus against SUNY schools is allowed with administration’s approval.

  Student leaders will attend mandatory club training to become familiar with policies and procedures and follow campus health and safety guidelines and cleaning/disinfection protocols. Utilization will be monitored by student leaders and coaches present at each club event.

  Open Recreation
  Open recreation will follow campus health and safety guidelines and cleaning/disinfection protocols. Facility capacity will return to normal and pre-registration will not be required. Utilization will be monitored via card swipe system.

  Outdoor Adventure Program
  Trips will be led by Expeditionary Studies students. Participation will be tracked through pre-registration. All activities will follow campus health and safety guidelines and cleaning/disinfection protocols.

  Unified Sports
  Visitors are permitted inside campus facilities to compete against our students. All participants will follow campus health and safety guidelines and cleaning/disinfection protocols.

  Questions? Contact Athletics at 518-564-4153.

Resources, Accessibility & Support

• Mental Health Supports, Services & Referral
  • Students

  The college has an on-campus counseling center staffed with full-time counselors and a part-time psychiatric nurse practitioner. The Center is open Monday-Friday, 8 AM – 4:30 PM. Individual, couples and group counseling, plus outreach programming, are offered in-person, via phone and Zoom. Crisis services are also available during Center hours.

  The Student Health and Counseling Center is located behind the bookstore in the same building as University Police. Students can call 518-564-2187 or email [email protected].

  • Campus Community: NYS/Crisis Text Line Partnership

  A crisis can happen at any time. And it isn’t always a life-threatening situation.

  Maybe you’re stressed about school, work, family or your housing situation? Maybe you’re a new parent and are overwhelmed?

  There’s a new way to reach out.

  New York State has partnered with Crisis Text Line, an anonymous texting service available 24/7. Starting a conversation is easy.

  Text GOT5 to 741741 or Got5U to 741741 if you’re a college student. We’ve got time to talk.

  • Employees: SUNY Suicide Prevention Training

  In collaboration with the QPR Institute, the NYS Office of Mental Health, and the Suicide Prevention Center of NY, SUNY is offering Suicide Prevention Training for any interested campus employees. This training is a free one-hour session called Questions, Persuade, Refer (QPR). QPR is the most widely taught suicide prevention training. It instructs participants to recognize signs of emotional distress or that someone is struggling with thoughts of suicide and how to help.

  In 60 minutes, you will learn:

  • Warning signs of suicide
  • How to ask someone if they are thinking about suicide
  • How to listen and refer someone for help
  • About available resources and professional help connections for referrals

  To Access the QPR Training:

  1. Visit: www.qprtraining.com/setup.php
  2. Use the organizational code: SUNY

  View the QPR flyer for more information.

• Library, IT Resources & Bookstore

  Feinberg Library hours.

  Feinberg Library will restore seating, implement full on-campus staffing, offer most in-person services, and restore student employment to usual levels. This includes a return to typical semester hours (including late night and extended midterms/finals), if funding and staffing allows. The library will not restore food permissions while the campus mask mandate is in place.

  To protect the health and safety of our library patrons and staff, health and safety signage will be prominent, hand sanitizers will continue to be available, keyboard covers will be standard, and staff will maintain regular computer cleaning protocols, including wiping/sanitizing reserve and loan items. Plexiglass barriers will be maintained at service desks.

  Helpdesk
  The Computer Helpdesk in Feinberg Library is limiting face-to-face interactions as much as possible. We ask those needing service and support to contact us in advance (when possible) to troubleshoot issues or to arrange a scheduled time to stop in. Scheduling allows us to provide the safest and quickest service possible.

  Phone numbers are 518-564-4433 and 800-787-8773. Email is [email protected].

  Remote Computer Lab
  A 200-seat remote computer lab is available 24/7. It can be securely accessed using campus login credentials. This web-based lab provides remote access to software that is currently available in our physical computer labs. Software titles include Adobe, Microsoft Office, SOSS, ArcGIS, Maple, Mathematica, AVID Pro, Vega Movie Studio, VmWare Workstation, Visio and more.

  There is no client software to download. Login at https://remotelab.plattsburgh.edu and click on the lab with the software you would like to use.

  Special Collections
  Special Collections will be open by appointment only beginning Monday, Aug. 10. Students and faculty who need assistance or access to collections are asked to contact Debra Kimok at [email protected] or 518-564-5206.

  Phones and Telecommunications
  Using Voicemail

  Contacts
  Emails and phone numbers for key offices include:

  • Helpdesk, [email protected],518-564-4433 or 800-787-8773
  • Main Library Circulation Desk, [email protected],518-564-5199
  • Main Computer Lab Service Desk, [email protected],518-564-2222
  • Technology Enhanced Learning, [email protected], 518-564-4537 or 800-787-8773
  • Telecommunications, [email protected],518-564-7975
  • Reference, [email protected]

  Other Resources
  ITS is making new technology tools and services available. Some links are here:

  • Remote Working/Teaching and Learning Tools
  • Zoom Video Conferencing

  • Finding Books and Resources

  • Asking for Help

  College Bookstore
  Details are available online here.

• Academic Advising, Student Support & Accessibility Services

  Academic Advising
  A remote course advisement web page with resources is online. It includes foundational information and answers. Details about course advisement are online here.

  Student Support Services
  We are able to connect with students through multiple online platforms. We ask that students reach out as much as possible through electronic communications methods. Students who must see a staff member in person should call ahead.

  You may contact any staff member directly through their email. If you have a general question, please contact Ashley Durocher at [email protected] or Michele Carpentier at [email protected].

  Student Accessibility Services
  Student Accessibility Services staff are available to assist. Student accommodations remain in place.

  Students experiencing any any barriers in courses should reach out directly as we want to ensure that you feel supported. Our office remains open on campus if you need to see a staff member. We are able to connect with you through alternate online platforms and will be available the same hours of operation.

  Please feel free to reach out to Jenn Curry (for general questions) at [email protected], Laura Cronk (testing services) at [email protected], or Sandi Layhee (notetaking services) at [email protected]. You can reach the office by phone at 518-564-2810.

• Educational Opportunity Program, Global Education Office & Study Abroad

  Educational Opportunity Program
  Please email or call the main office with general concerns or questions.
  Email: [email protected]
  Office phone: 518-564-2263
  Fax will be checked periodically in the event that faxing information is necessary. The office fax number is 518-564-2295.

  List the phone number you would like for us to call you on in the details section of your appointment when you schedule online. Direct office phone numbers and emails are:
  Cassie: 518-564-2293 or [email protected]
  Amy: 518-564-2290 or [email protected]
  Levi: 518-564-3262 or [email protected]
  Jess: 518-564-3267 or [email protected]

  Global Education Office and International Students
  Please see the current GEO page for hours and for email addresses, appointment scheduling, and availability.

  For more information, please contact the office at 518-564-3287 or [email protected].

  Study Abroad
  The SUNY Office of Global Affairs will continue to consult with the Office of the Provost, General Counsel, and others to assess when study abroad programs may resume.

  For questions, GEO can be reached at 518-564-3287 or [email protected].

• Title IX

  The Title IX office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reach them at 518-564-3281 or [email protected].

  If you have an emergency, please call 911 or University Police at 518-564-2022. Separately, you may report the incident(s) to any law enforcement agency near you. The campus process and criminal process are separate, so you may report to both and receive support through law enforcement and the Title IX office.

  Reports will continue to be taken in the three ways required by both state law (129-B) and federal regulations under Title IX:

  Report Anonymously
  Use this link to make an anonymous report.

  Report Confidentially

  • Health & Counseling Center staff at 518-564-2187 (Option 3)
  • Planned Parenthood of the North Country New York, Inc. Sexual Assault Services at 877-212-2323
  • Mason Dierich, Enough is Enough coordinator, at 518-891-0046
  • BHSN STOP Domestic Violence at 518-563-6904 and [email protected]. Staff will provide counseling and support services remotely.

  Report Officially

  • Title IX Coordinator: [email protected]
  • University Police: 518-564-2022
  • Emergency 911

  We will provide the option for students to connect via Zoom or other video chat options, if they are not on campus and/or do not want to come to the office during the remainder of the semester. Title IX provides support to students, faculty, and staff regardless of where they were at the time they experienced discrimination, harassment, or violence.

  Academics and Accommodations
  Title IX will work with professors for academic accommodations even though classes are remote.

  Emergency housing is available. If this need arises after business hours, please go directly to University Police and they will get you set up overnight or over the weekend in a guest room on campus. If it is not at a time of emergency or outside of office hours, please reach out to the Title IX Coordinator at 518-564-3281 or [email protected].

Public Health Updates, Reporting & Campus Events

• Public Health Updates & Positive Test Results

  Dashboards
  SUNY system maintains an up-to-date detailed dashboard that provides data on COVID-19 testing and other vital information at SUNY Plattsburgh and each of system’s 64 colleges and universities.

  Earlier data from the Fall 2020 semester is available here and from the Spring 2021 semester here.

  Positive Test Results
  Mandatory weekly testing will continue for anyone with a physical presence on campus who is not fully vaccinated, does not have a booster and is eligible, or has a campus approved exemption. See the COVID-19 testing schedule. Anyone who participates in on-campus COVID-19 surveilance pool testing and receives a positive test result will be contacted by the campus health center. If you receive a positive COVID-19 result from a community testing site, at home test, or any other off-campus testing location, you must inform the campus of the results immediately and self isolate per CDC guidance. Report COVID-19 positive test resultshere.

• Campus Safety & Reporting

  Reporting
  Suspected violations of college COVID safety policies can be reported to University Police. You may call the reporting hotline at 518-564-5555 and leave your information.

  Education & Enforcement
  All members of the campus community are expected to abide by our policies and should anticipate the college actively enforcing them. The Student Code of Conduct may be utilized for those who violate campus policy, including off campus students and student organizations.

  Violations of the guidelines will result in a referral to student conduct to consider dismissal. We expect students will be leaders and model good behavior.

  Community Standards
  Among the highest priorities to ensure student, faculty and staff safety and to minimize the spread of COVID-19 is community-wide participation in our social distancing and face covering policy and enforcement of the policy. All on-campus students sign an addendum to our housing contract that clearly outlines required behavior. Student conduct policies are also a vital component to ensuring the safety and health of our campus community.

  PPE
  In conjunction with the campus’ social distancing and face covering policy, face coverings will be made available to faculty, staff and students upon request. Employees who are unable to wear face coverings due to a medical or other health condition should consult with Human Resource Services to discuss reasonable accommodations. Students who are unable to wear face coverings due to a medical or other health condition should wear some form of covering to protect those around them. This covering can be a loosely worn scarf or bandana.

  Cleaning
  We are following safe and proper cleaning practices across campus. Bathrooms and common areas are cleaned daily. Routine cleaning for infrequently touched areas and areas unoccupied for seven or more days will continue.

  Our cleaning and disinfection methods are well managed. Procedures have been implemented to avoid duplicative cleaning of spaces across campus. Self-cleaning supplies are available across campus.

  For specific questions, contact the Operational Continuity, Health and Safety Team at [email protected].

• Vaccinations, Testing & Reporting

  Vaccinations
  New York State is offering vaccinations to residents. View details on appointments and related requirements online.

  Pooled Surveillance Testing
  Details on the Pooled Surveillance Testing process on campus are online here.

  SUNY Plattsburgh uses pooled surveillance testing for COVID-19, an innovative method where numerous samples can be run as part of one test. SUNY’s pooled testing approach was developed and validated by Upstate Medical’s laboratory and Quadrant Biosciences using saliva samples.

  Pooled testing allows for 10 to 25 people to be screened in one test. Individuals administer the tests themselves, swabbing their mouths for 10 or 15 seconds each, then provide the saliva samples to testing personnel.

  The pooled testing simplifies sample collection processes, making it feasible to collect samples on a large scale and during a short period of time. It also reduces the total number of tests needed and accelerates turn-around time from specimen collection to testing results.

  Employees who wish to opt out by disclosing their vaccination status may do so by completing the Vaccination Attestation Form.

  Details and FAQs from SUNY Upstate Medical University

  Test Results and Reporting
  SUNY Upstate Medical University reports weekly pooled testing results directly to students, faculty and staff to a registered email address when completed.

  If a result is presumed negative, no further action is needed. If result is positive, contact is made by the Student Health and Counseling Center with further details. If you get the notification email before being contacted, we ask you to self-isolate and contact your health care professional or the health center at 518-564-2187 or [email protected].

  If you receive a positive COVID-19 result from a community testing site, at home test, or any other off-campus testing location, you must inform the campus of the results immediately and self isolate per CDC guidance. Report COVID-19 positive test results here.

• Campus Events & Community Programs

  Campus Events
  Campus events may be affected or adjusted during the semester due to public health considerations. The campus calendar and other methods will be used to communicate changes.

  Admissions
  We are welcoming visitors back to campus and offering admissions events with COVID guidelines in place. Details about admissions events are online here.

  Community Programs
  For specific public and consumer services based at the college, please reach out directly to the service provider to determine their status.

Emergency Response Fund, Medical Guidance & Past Updates

• Emergency Response Fund

  The Plattsburgh College Foundation has created a COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund to support SUNY Plattsburgh students. Resources will mitigate the negative impacts COVID-19 and the delivery of college services to students.

  Understanding this is a global pandemic affecting vast numbers of people, we invite you — if you find yourself in a position to do so — to make a gift to the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund.

  Donate here

  About the Fund
  The fund’s priority is to ensure students are able to continue their educational experience with as little disruption as possible during this challenging time. The fund may provide:

  • Emergency grants to students who are facing unexpected financial needs directly related to COVID-19.
  • The Student Health and Counseling Center to care for students directly affected by COVID-19 and to assist in decreasing its spread.
  • Immediate support for the development and implementation of new student advising, coaching and mentoring programs, previously offered on campus through in-person activities, to provide necessary support to students who have been thrust unexpectedly into a distance-learning experience.
  • Other critical needs that will emerge as the crisis evolves.

  Information for Students
  To be eligible or a grant, students must have demonstrated financial need.

  Students interested in accessing emergency funds, please contact Dr. Michele Carpentier at [email protected].

• Medical Guidance and Protocols for Students, Faculty & Staff

  People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported — ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. These symptoms ness may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus.

  Students
  If you have a fever, cough or other symptoms listed below, you may have been exposed. You should self-isolate and contact your health care professional or the Student Health and Counseling Center at 518-564-2187.

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Chills
  • Repeated shaking with chills
  • Muscle pain
  • Headache
  • Sore throat
  • New loss of taste

  The center is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. during the summer for nursing advice and administrative assistance. If you need medical attention in the evening or on the weekend, please contact one of the local health care facilities.

  VIEW LIST OF HEALTH CARE FACILITIES TO VISIT WHEN THE HEALTH CENTER IS CLOSED

  Faculty and Staff
  Faculty and staff who feel sick with a fever, cough, difficulty breathing, or had a potential exposure, should self-isolate and contact your health care professional for further guidance.

  Employees should notify their supervisor if there are elevated concerns, and they should in turn notify those above them in their divisional hierarchy.

  Caring for Yourself
  Managing Possible or Confirmed COVID-19 at Home or In a Dorm

  Health Department Guidance on Isolation
  Memorandum

• Stress Management, Assistance & Caring for Our Community

  Stress Management
  Our top priorities remain doing no harm, being flexible and serving all students and the campus community well.

  It is also critical to be aware of news reports that demonstrate unjust targeting of the global Asian community is on the rise. This rhetoric is wrong and your kindness and special care toward these members of our campus community is important now.

  • Coping with Stress
  • Stress & Coping
    
  • Helping Children Cope with Emergencies
  • Taking Care of Your Emotional Health
  • How to Look After Your Mental Health During a Pandemic
    

  Employee Assistance
  The New York State Employee Assistance Program is our worksite-based program designed to help employees, retirees, and their families deal with the everyday issues involved in balancing work and life, as well as more serious problems that may impact work performance.

  For assistance, call 518-564-3277 or 518-564-5187. Learn more online here.

  Prevention
  Practice good prevention tactics, which are useful in any case:

  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
  • Stay home when you are sick
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
  • If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty
  • Staff ramped up disinfecting beginning in January
  • High traffic areas of focus
  • Ensuring soap dispensers are filled, areas of push/pull/latches cleaned
  • Maintaining/stocking related supplies
  • Good hygiene promoted through posters, other media

  Resources

  • Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — Coronavirus
  • New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) — Coronavirus
  • World Health Organization — Coronavirus
  • Travel Advisories (CDC)
  • New York State Coronavirus Hotline 888-364-3065.
• Campus Updates & Virtual Town Halls

  Campus Updates

  • Campus Update — December 13, 2021
  • Campus Update — December 6, 2021
  • Campus Update — November 29, 2021
  • Campus Update — November 22, 2021
  • Campus Update — November 15, 2021
  • Campus Update — November 8, 2021
  • Campus Update — November 1, 2021
  • Campus Update — October 26, 2021
  • Campus Update — October 18, 2021
  • Campus Update — October 13, 2021
  • Campus Update — October 4, 2021
  • Campus Update — September 27, 2021
  • Campus Update — September 20, 2021
  • Campus Update — September 13, 2021
  • Campus Update — September 6, 2021
  • Campus Update — August 30, 2021
  • Fall Restart 2021 Message — August 6, 2021
  • Summer Update — July 22, 2021
  • Summer/Fall Planning — June 8, 2021
  • Campus Update — May 10, 2021
  • Campus Update — May 3, 2021
  • Campus Update — May 2, 2021
  • Campus Update — April 30, 2021
  • Campus Update — April 26, 2021
  • Campus Update — April 25, 2021
  • Campus Update — April 23, 2021
  • Campus Update — April 18, 2021
  • Campus Update — April 17, 2021
  • Campus Update — April 14, 2021
  • Campus Update — April 13, 2021
  • Campus Update — April 12, 2021
  • Campus Update — April 9, 2021
  • Campus Update — April 8, 2021
  • Campus Update — April 7, 2021
  • Campus Update — April 6, 2021
  • Campus Update — April 5, 2021
  • Campus Update — April 4, 2021
  • Campus Update — April 3, 2021
  • Campus Update — April 2, 2021
  • Campus Update — April 1, 2021
  • Campus Update — March 31, 2021
  • Campus Update — March 30, 2021
  • Campus Update — March 29, 2021
  • Campus Update — March 28, 2021
  • Campus Update — March 27, 2021
  • Campus Update — March 26, 2021
  • Campus Update — March 25, 2021
  • Campus Update — March 24, 2021
  • Campus Update — March 23, 2021
  • Campus Update — March 22, 2021
  • Campus Update — March 21, 2021
  • Campus Update — March 20, 2021
  • Campus Update — March 19, 2021
  • Campus Update — March 18, 2021
  • Campus Update — March 17, 2021
  • Campus Update — March 16, 2021
  • Campus Update — March 15, 2021
  • Campus Update — March 14, 2021
  • Campus Update — March 13, 2021
  • Campus Update — March 12, 2021
  • Campus Update — March 11, 2021
  • Campus Update — March 10, 2021
  • Campus Update — March 9, 2021
  • Campus Update — March 8, 2021
  • Campus Update — March 7, 2021
  • Campus Update — March 6, 2021
  • Campus Update — March 5, 2021
  • Campus Update — March 4, 2021
  • Campus Update — March 3, 2021
  • Campus Update — March 2, 2021
  • Campus Update — March 1, 2021
  • Campus Update — February 28, 2021
  • Campus Update — February 27, 2021
  • Campus Update — February 26, 2021
  • Campus Update — February 25, 2021
  • Campus Update — February 24, 2021
  • Campus Update — February 23, 2021
  • Campus Update — February 22, 2021
  • Campus Update — February 21, 2021
  • Campus Update — February 19, 2021
  • Campus Update — February 18, 2021
  • Campus Update — February 17, 2021
  • Campus Update — February 15, 2021
  • Campus Update — February 14, 2021
  • Campus Update — February 13, 2021
  • Campus Update — February 12, 2021
  • Campus Update — February 11, 2021
  • Campus Update — February 10, 2021
  • Campus Update — February 9, 2021
  • Campus Update — February 6, 2021
  • Campus Update — February 5, 2021
  • Campus Update for Faculty & Staff — February 1, 2021
  • Campus Update for Students — February 1, 2021
  • Campus Update — January 22, 2021
  • Campus Update — January 15, 2021
  • Campus Update — January 9, 2021
  • Campus Update — December 21, 2020
  • Campus Update — December 18, 2020
  • Campus Update — December 11, 2020
  • Campus Update — December 7, 2020
  • Campus Update — December 4, 2020
  • Campus Update — December 2, 2020
  • Campus Update — November 25, 2020
  • Campus Update — Thanksgiving Message — November 25, 2020
  • Campus Update — November 24, 2020
  • Campus Update — November 23, 2020
  • Campus Update — November 22, 2020
  • Campus Update — November 21, 2020
  • Campus Update — November 20, 2020
  • Campus Update — November 19, 2020
  • Campus Update — November 18, 2020
  • Campus Update — November 17, 2020
  • Campus Update — November 16, 2020
  • Campus Update — November 15, 2020
  • Campus Update — November 14, 2020
  • Campus Update — November 13, 2020
  • Campus Update — November 12, 2020
  • Campus Update — November 11, 2020
  • Campus Update — November 10, 2020
  • Campus Update — November 9, 2020
  • Campus Update — November 8, 2020
  • Campus Update — November 7, 2020
  • Campus Update — November 6, 2020
  • Campus Update — November 5, 2020
  • Campus Update — November 4, 2020
  • Campus Update — November 1, 2020
  • Campus Update — October 30, 2020
  • Campus Update — October 29, 2020
  • Campus Update — October 28, 2020
  • Campus Update — October 27, 2020
  • Campus Update — October 26, 2020
  • Campus Update — October 25, 2020
  • Campus Update — October 24, 2020
  • Campus Update — October 23, 2020
  • Campus Update — October 22, 2020
  • Campus Update — October 21, 2020
  • Campus Update — October 20, 2020
  • Campus Update — October 19, 2020
  • Campus Update — October 18, 2020
  • Campus Update — October 18, 2020
  • Campus Update — October 16, 2020
  • Campus Update — October 15, 2020
  • Campus Update — October 14, 2020
  • Campus Update — October 13, 2020
  • Campus Update — October 12, 2020
  • Campus Update — October 10, 2020
  • Campus Update — October 3, 2020
  • Campus Update — September 26, 2020
  • Campus Update — September 21, 2020
  • Campus Update — September 20 2020
  • Campus Update— September 18, 2020
  • Campus Update — September 12, 2020
  • Campus Update — September 4, 2020
  • Campus Update — September 4, 2020
  • Campus Update for Faculty & Staff — September 1, 2020
  • Campus Update for Students — September 1, 2020
  • Campus Update — August 29, 2020
  • Campus Update for Faculty & Staff — August 26, 2020
  • Campus Update for Students — August 26, 2020
  • Campus Update — August 25, 2020
  • Campus Update for Faculty & Staff — August 21, 2020
  • Campus Update for Students — August 21, 2020
  • Campus Update for Faculty & Staff — August 19, 2020
  • Campus Update for Students — July 29, 2020
  • Campus Update for Students — July 24, 2020
  • Campus Update — July 10, 2020
  • Campus Update — July 6, 2020
  • Campus Update for Faculty & Staff — June 22, 2020
  • Campus Update for Students — June 22, 2020
  • Campus Update — June 12, 2020
  • Campus Update for Faculty & Staff — June 8, 2020
  • Campus Update for Students — June 8, 2020
  • Campus Update — May 29, 2020
  • Campus Update — May 15, 2020
  • Campus Update — April 24, 2020
  • Campus Update — April 17, 2020
  • Campus Update — April 10, 2020
  • Campus Update for Faculty & Staff — April 6, 2020
  • Campus Update for Students — April 6, 2020
  • Campus Update — April 2, 2020
  • Campus Update — March 31, 2020
  • Campus Update — March 29, 2020
  • Campus Update for Teaching Faculty — March 27, 2020
  • Campus Update for Students — March 27, 2020
  • Campus Update for On-Campus Students — March 25, 2020
  • Campus Update for Faculty & Staff — March 23, 2020
  • Campus Update for Students — March 23, 2020
  • Campus Update for On-Campus Students — March 22, 2020
  • Campus Update for Faculty & Staff — March 20, 2020
  • Campus Update for Parents — March 20, 2020
  • Campus Update for Students — March 20, 2020
  • Campus Update for Teaching Faculty — March 19, 2020
  • Campus Update for On-Campus Students — March 18, 2020
  • Campus Update for Faculty & Staff — March 17, 2020
  • Campus Update for Parents — March 17, 2020
  • Campus Update for Students — March 17, 2020
  • Campus Update for Faculty & Staff — March 16, 2020
  • Campus Update for Parents — March 16, 2020
  • Campus Update for Students — March 16, 2020
  • Campus Update — March 13, 2020
  • Campus Update — March 12, 2020
  • Campus Update — March 11, 2020
  • Campus Update — March 6, 2020
  • Campus Update — March 4, 2020
  • Campus Update — March 2, 2020

  Virtual Town Halls

  • Virtual Town Hall — October 16, 2020
  • Virtual Town Hall for Faculty & Staff — July 23, 2020
    with Questions and Answers from the session
  • Virtual Town Hall for Students & Parents — July 23, 2020
    with Questions and Answers from the session
  • Virtual Town Hall for Faculty & Staff — March 17, 2020
  • Virtual Town Hall for Students & Parents — March 17, 2020