Find a chronological listing of the community messages that were sent to Oxy students, faculty and staff during Spring 2020. Key messages include Spanish translations.

Electronic textbooks available to students

A message from the College Librarian about free digital learning materials available to Oxy students this spring.

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Students: declare your spring housing plan

Residential Education and Housing Services (REHS) is requiring all students who live in on-campus housing to complete the Declaration of Spring Housing Plan form by Friday, March 20 at noon.

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Occidental COVID-19 Update for Parents

A note to parents summarizing the unprecedented steps the College is taking to ensure that our academic program continues as we seek to protect the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff.

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CR/NC policy

An update on a decision regarding grading policies for Spring Semester 2020 made by the academic leadership team.

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Faculty update from the Dean’s Office

A note from the Dean of the College to clarify several points about the shift to remote instruction beginning on Monday, March 23rd.

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Guidance for Employees 65 and Over

A recommendation from Human Resources for employees who are older than age 65 and/or have chronic health conditions to stay home during this time.

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COVID-19: Academic Update

A message to faculty from the Dean of the College to help them approach the task of remote instruction for the remainder of the semester, and to provide important information related to the transition.

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Coronavirus: Plan for the rest of the semester

A message from President Veitch announcing Occidental’s plan to manage the growing COVID-19 pandemic, including moving all classes to an online format for the remainder of the semester. See the Important Updates page for additional real-time updates.

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Update on college-sponsored student international travel

While ongoing spring semester study abroad programs will continue, Occidental College is cancelling other types of international College-sponsored student travel for the duration of the semester and summer 2020.

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COVID-19 spring break update from the Coordinating Task Force

Reminders on precautions to take while traveling as well as an update on the College’s continuing response to the COVID-19 coronavirus situation and the status in Los Angeles more broadly.

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