Health Alert: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The University of Minnesota is closely monitoring the emerging public health concern involving the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Top things to know - Updated April 24, 2020
- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz issued a “stay at home” order for the State of Minnesota beginning at 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 27 until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, May 3. This executive action directs all Minnesotans, including the University community, to stay home and limit trips elsewhere to critical needs only. Only those designated in “essential on-campus roles” will continue to work on campus until further notice. See President Gabel’s March 25 and April 9 messages.
- The University Board of Regents passed a Comprehensive Student Refund Plan, which provides guidance on student expenses and fees, and outlines appropriate financial credit for these items in light of changes to University operations in response to the public health challenges of COVID-19. See President Gabel’s April 3 and April 7 messages.
- All summer non-curricular events for May and June are to be cancelled (unless they can be offered online). A systemwide virtual commencement is scheduled for May 16. More information will be available soon.
- In-person instruction on all University campuses is suspended through the end of the Summer 2020 semester. Students, contact your instructor for further guidance. Instructors, additional resources for alternative modes of instruction are linked below.
- Most University buildings systemwide now require a U Card or other secure means of access, consistent with the protocol for each of our campuses. Review President Gabel’s March 16 message for additional information.
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Updated April 24, 2020
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COVID-19 Announcement Archive
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April 2020
- Systemwide update from President Joan Gabel on the U of M's recent COVID-19 news stories: April 24
- Systemwide update from President Joan Gabel on the Board of Regents meeting: April 21
- Message to systemwide administrators from President Joan Gabel on the May 16 virtual commencement: April 21
- Systemwide update from President Joan Gabel on strategic planning and upcoming Board of Regents meeting: April 17
- Systemwide update from President Joan Gabel on COVID-19 research: April 15
- Message from the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost to the Twin Cities campus on canceling non-curricular through the end of June: April 14
- Systemwide update from President Joan Gabel on virtual commencement planning: April 10
- Systemwide update from President Joan Gabel on the extended "Stay at Home" order: April 9
- Systemwide update from President Joan Gabel on the Board of Regents meeting and student fees date change: April 7
- Systemwide updates from President Joan Gabel on remote summer 2020 session: April 6
- Systemwide update from President Joan Gabel of the board's passage of the Comprehensive Student Refund Plan: April 3
- Systemwide update from President Joan Gabel on the Comprehensive Student Fee Refund Plan: April 1
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March 2020
- Systemwide message from President Joan Gabel: March 27, 2020
- Campus messages on mental and physical health resources:
- Message from the Office of Human Resources: March 27, 2020
- Systemwide message from the Office of the Provost: March 27, 2020
- Systemwide message from President Joan Gabel: March 26, 2020
- Systemwide message from the Office of Human Resources: March 26, 2020
- Message from Twin Cities Housing and Residential Life: March 25, 2020
- Systemwide message from President Joan Gabel: March 25, 2020
- Message from Twin Cities Housing and Residential Life: March 24, 2020
- Systemwide message from President Joan Gabel: March 24, 2020
- Message President Joan Gabel to Twin Cities students in on-campus housing: March 24, 2020
- Message from Twin Cities Housing and Residential Life: March 23, 2020
- Systemwide message from President Joan Gabel: March 23, 2020
- Systemwide message from President Joan Gabel: March 20, 2020
- Systemwide message from President Joan Gabel: March 19, 2020
- Message from Twin Cities Housing and Residential Life: March 19, 2020
- Systemwide message from President Joan Gabel: March 18, 2020
- Systemwide message from President Joan Gabel: March 17, 2020
- Message sent to Twin Cities students from the Interim Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students: March 17, 2020
- Systemwide message from President Joan Gabel: March 16, 2020
- Message from the Associate Vice President and Dean of International Programs on the Twin Cities campus: March 15, 2020
- Systemwide message from President Joan Gabel: March 15, 2020
- Message from the Interim Vice President of the Office of Human Resources: March 13, 2020
- Systemwide message from President Joan Gabel: March 13, 2020
- Message from Twin Cities Housing and Residential Life: March 12, 2020
- Systemwide message from President Joan Gabel: March 12, 2020
- Message from the Interim Vice President of the Office of Human Resources: March 12, 2020
- Message from the Associate Vice President and Dean of International Programs on the Twin Cities campus: March 12, 2020
- Message from the Associate Vice President and Dean of International Programs on the Twin Cities campus: March 11, 2020
- Message from the Executive Vice President and Provost to Twin Cities faculty and staff: March 11, 2020
- Systemwide message from President Joan Gabel: March 11, 2020
- Systemwide message from President Joan Gabel: March 10, 2020
- Systemwide message from President Joan Gabel: March 7, 2020
- Message from President Joan Gabel to Twin Cities undergraduates: March 6, 2020
- Message to Duluth students: March 6, 2020
- Message to Morris students, faculty and staff: March 5, 2020
- Message from President Joan Gabel: March 4, 2020
- University statement: March 4, 2020
- Message to Twin Cities faculty and staff: March 2, 2020
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February 2020
- GPS Alliance message: Feb. 29, 2020
- Systemwide message: Feb. 28, 2020
- GPS Alliance message: Feb. 27, 2020
- CIDRAP COVID-19 Resource Center announcement: Feb. 20, 2020
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January 2020
- Systemwide message: Jan. 31, 2020
- Message to Twin Cities faculty and staff: Jan. 30, 2020
- GPS Alliance message: Jan. 28, 2020
- Systemwide message: Jan. 24, 2020
Resources:
- Physical and Mental Health: Virtual Care resources
- Emergency Leave Provision
- Emergency Declaration by the University
- Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost Academic Planning FAQ
- Minnesota Department of Health
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- World Health Organization
Additional links:
- U of M Graduate School COVID-19 resources
- U of M Office of Human Resources workplace guidance
- U of M Global Programs and Strategy Alliance
- U of M Admissions (Twin Cities) FAQ for prospective students
- U of M Twin Cities Campus Public Health Officer website
- U of M Office of the Vice President for Research COVID-19 Guidance for Research
- Office of Academic Clinical Affairs
- U of M Office of Information Technology Working and Learning Off Campus
- U of M Keep Teaching with Canvas
- U of M Libraries Essential Teaching and Research Services
- U of M Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy Resource Center
- U of M COVID-19 Relief: Support Students and Medical Personnel
