University academic leaders have announced the plans and learning formats for the upcoming spring semester. AS&E classes will begin on February 1 and end on May 7. In the spring semester, AS&E will continue to make all classes available online for those students who wish to or must study remotely. Additionally, about half of the classes will include some in-person components for students who are living on campus or in the Rochester community (face-to-face instruction in de-densified classrooms, as well as in-person recitations, workshops, or lab sections).

UR Connected is a peer-to-peer network that connects students to the resources they need when they need them most. If you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed, homesick, or not sleeping well, a UR Connected coach could help. The team of over 50 coaches has received specialized training in the areas of effective communication, helping students in distress, and suicide prevention. They are educated on all the resources the University has to offer, from academic support to navigating an off-campus therapy appointment to finding a program to improve sleep habits. To request a meeting with a coach, you can complete an online form.