Face Covering Policy and other COVID-19 Updates
Dear OSU community members,
I write to share a few COVID-19-related updates and information items with you.
Campus Operations
Physical distancing policy and testing updates
Office of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs
Dear OSU students,
As we settle into fall term, I write to share a few updates with you.
MyOregonState is here
Oregon State Students:
Back in June, we told you about MyOregonState - the modern, friendly and personalized dashboard built to replace MyOSU. Starting today, all students will be directed to MyOregonState by default.
Really putting the "my" in MyOregonState
Preparing for fall term courses by checking your schedule
Dear Students,
As OSU prepares for fall term, we will provide timely updates on important topics.
OSU’s Corvallis campus is planning to offer most classes remotely, but is planning to offer some in-person class options. OSU-Cascades plans to offer approximately 50% of classes in-person or with blended remote and in-person instruction. You may search for remote classes and blended classes in the Schedule of Classes. Blended classes are anticipated to include a mix of in-person and remote learning.
Important COVID-19 Safety Policy Updates
Dear OSU Students,
I am writing to provide attention to important updates to OSU’s COVID-19 safety policies.
Statewide mandates on gatherings and social get togethers have also been updated by the governor and OSU has updated its policy to align and supplement these requirements.
Email security changes
Dear OSU Community,
University Information and Technology is making two changes to help protect Oregon State’s e-mail from cyberattack and SPAM:
Beginning this past Monday, August 31, a notification now appears at the top of e-mails when they are sent from outside Oregon State University. The notification looks like this:
[This email originated from outside of OSU. Use caution with links and attachments.]
Course modalities and what they mean
Students are asking questions about what the different course delivery modalities mean. In a previous message to students, we showed you how to search for courses based on course delivery method:
Face coverings and physical distancing
Dear Students,
As you prepare to return to campus, make sure to pack your masks or face coverings. OSU has a face coverings policy for common indoor spaces and outdoor spaces where physical distancing is not possible. OSU also has a physical distancing policy to contribute to the safety of the university. Make sure to keep 6 feet between others to help support a safer and healthier community.
URGENT SMOKE ADVISORY: OSU closing all university operations in Western Oregon
OSU faculty, staff and students,
Due to prolonged smoke and ash conditions resulting from numerous wildfires in the Pacific Northwest, the following university facilities in western Oregon will close until further notice beginning at 3 p.m. today, Sept. 9, 2020:
As fall term opens, we must all contribute to safety
OSU students,
The start of fall term within Oregon State University is just around the corner.