Guidelines for Students Participating in On-Campus Instruction for Fall 2020

The guidelines below are designed to ensure the safety of all students who will return to on-campus instruction this semester. The well-being of every member of the SUNY Orange community--faculty, staff, students, visitors--takes on added significance now, and we must take responsibility for our actions and rely on each other to do the same. All members of the SUNY Orange community, working together in a shared commitment, will keep our campuses safe and ensure a productive Fall 2020 semester.

To protect the health and safety of everyone on campus the following rules, in accordance with New York State guidelines and recommendations for colleges and universities, will be strictly enforced:

Masks & Gloves

When on a SUNY Orange campus, all students, employees and visitors are required to wear a mask or face covering over nose and mouth when inside buildings and outdoors when social distancing is not possible.
Masks must meet CDC Guidelines and be worn covering nose and mouth
The College will provide two reusable cloth masks to each student who will be participating in on-campus instruction
Disposable gloves will be provided in all active instructional spaces.

Health Screening Tool – Campus Clear

Daily health screenings will be mandatory for everyone returning to either SUNY Orange campus
Students will utilize CampusClear each day prior to arriving on a campus
Download the CampusClear app from your phone or device via the App store, Google Play or via a web browser
- “Good to Go!” - be prepared to show your daily result to campus staff if asked
- “Not Cleared for Campus Access” – DO NOT come to campus. Follow the instructions provided.
Students are expected to be ready to show their daily result to their instructors or campus staff when requested. Students whose result is: "Not Cleared for Campus Access" are not to come to campus and should follow the instructions provided in the CampusClear app.

Building Access

Directional signs are posted to maintain social distancing throughout buildings
Only designated building entrances and exits should be used
For your safety, follow all directions given by College personnel
Buildings and locations not designated for on campus instruction remain closed to all but essential personnel
Students should not congregate in hallways and should exit the instructional space immediately after the end of class to help ensure social distancing.

IDs & Parking Passes

Your course schedule will serve as your student ID
NO parking permits are required to use designated Middletown campus student parking lots or the Parking Garage in Newburgh

College Services

Most College staff and faculty will be working remotely this semester
All Student and Academic Services offices are reachable by phone during business hours
Access information on services through MySUNYOrange
Check your SUNYOrange email daily to stay informed

Cleaning Protocols

High-touch surfaces in all active instructional spaces will be disinfected between groups of students.
Hand sanitizer will be located throughout buildings

Student Code of Conduct

Compliance with the rules and regulations outlined in the Code of Conduct is expected of every student in both on campus and remote settings.

Additional Resources

SHARED COMMUNITY COMMITMENT

COVID-19 EXPOSURE PROTOCOL

ORANGE COUNTY COVID-19 TESTING SITES