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More Information for Graduate Students
Financial Services
The Office of Financial Literacy has created a COVID-19 resource page to help students manage their finances during the pandemic.
For Prospective Students
There is currently no disruption to the Admissions process for our residential and online degree programs. For more information on these programs, visit the relevant Admissions page for the program of your interest.
For Current Students
Academic Instruction and Coursework
Due to COVID-19 and social distancing protocols, graduate-level classes were offered in a variety of formats during the 2020 spring, summer and fall semesters. Going forward, for additional information regarding academic instruction at this time, please visit the Academic Continuity Resources page.
Research Activity
- Return to Campus Research
- Return to Campus Plan for Faculty and Staff (Office of Human Resources)
- Environmental Health and Safety
All data collection activities for non-essential human subjects research are on hold, including graduate student research. A Return to Human Participant In-person Research Guidance is in development.
If a graduate student has received approval to be on campus, they must adhere to on-campus social distancing protocols and follow enhanced preventative public health and hygiene measures.
Protocol for Thesis and Dissertation Defenses
Given current guidelines, the Graduate School will support an online/video based defense. Students must submit their requests for a change in meeting format directly to their advisor for approval. The advisor will forward the approved request to Kristina Ashley at degreecert@syr.edu. The email must clearly articulate a plan for successful web-based hosting (e.g., using Blackboard Collaborate, Microsoft Teams or Zoom) and who will be participating remotely. The Oral Chair will note the change in their Report of Exam.
If you have questions or need assistance in making arrangements for video-based conferencing for a defense meeting, please contact Associate Dean Gabby Chapman.