Find a chronological listing of the community messages that were sent to Oxy students, faculty and staff during Summer and Fall 2020. Key messages include Spanish translations.
President Elam provides a further update on the budget for Occidental’s 2020-21 fiscal year.
Senior Director of Emmons Wellness Center Sara Semal announces the launch of a new, mandatory Daily Health Check app for students, faculty and staff who are on campus.
Dean of Students Rob Flot provides guidance for students who are planning to live off campus in the immediate neighborhood this fall.
Federal guidance for F-1 students was received today. These are modifications of the federal regulations for F1 students, due to the global pandemic, and apply to fall 2020. This page will be updated when federal guidance for spring 2021 is issued.
Senior Director of Student Wellness Sara Semal notifies students of the August 17 deadline to waive student health insurance—a necessary step even if they will be studying remotely this fall.
President Elam announces that all Occidental students who enroll in the Fall 2020 semester will receive a one-time $1,500 tuition credit for that semester.
Deans Sternberg and Flot share a welcome message for first-year students and their families.
A message from the registrar announcing a number of schedule adjustments, including lowering the maximum seats in some courses, adding additional sections where needed to accommodate demand, and adding time between class meeting periods.
President Elam updates the Oxy community on the College’s revised plans for the Fall 2020 semester and a shift to remote instruction. Leer en español
Occidental strongly supports its international students and opposes the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ruling.