November 10, 2020

To the Campus Community:

In light of new directives from SUNY and the State of New York, I want to communicate our plans and requirements for the balance of the fall semester and provide some preliminary information about the spring 2021 term.

FSC will adhere to its fall 2020 academic calendar which extends beyond Thanksgiving. Following the Thanksgiving break, classes and labs will resume in their current format— remote, online, hybrid or in-person—on Monday, November 30, and for the balance of the semester.

Both prior to and after the Thanksgiving break, all students with an on-campus class or presence will be required to participate in a mandatory COVID test, or provide the College with a negative test result.

SUNY has also issued new guidance and requirements that will have an impact on our spring 2021 academic calendar. Unfortunately, this will require the cancellation of our spring break. Further details will be forthcoming shortly and will be communicated by email and posted to the COVID-19 Hub on the FSC website.

We will continue our schedule of COVID testing and mandatory wearing of face coverings and social distancing. Compliance with these and all other healthcare precautions is expected.

As we approach the end of the semester, it is more important than ever that those who are on campus complete the COVID-19 screening tool. The tool takes about one minute to complete and can be accessed here.

FSC students and staff have shown great care and good judgement in taking steps to protect our campus community. The pandemic environment continues to be challenging and I appreciate your cooperation in these difficult times.

John Nader
President