NYU Coronavirus Information and Resources
Official updates from NYU regarding the current status of the COVID-19 virus and its impact on the university community.
NYC Status
Updated: March 31, 2020 – 4:00 p.m.
Classes: All classes will be conducted remotely for the remainder of the spring semester. Student residence halls will be closed as of March 22.
Employees: Faculty, administrators, and staff are strongly encouraged to telework until further notice and should not come to offices or classes after March 22 at 8:00 p.m.
Updates and Resources
Latest Developments
Updated: 4/4/2020 – 1:17 p.m. ET
- Apr. 4 – A Letter to Parents from NYU President Andrew Hamilton
- Apr. 4 – A Summary Update on COVID-19 Developments
- Apr 2. – A Message from the Provost to Full-Time Faculty
- Apr 2. – A Message from the Provost to Part-Time Faculty
- Apr 2. – NYU Research Update
- Mar. 27 – NYU President Hamilton writes the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security Expressing Concerns on Behalf of International Students
- Mar. 25 – COVID-19 and Tenure
- Mar. 25 – A Message about NYU's 2020 Commencement
- Mar. 24 – Summary of NYU's Response to the Latest COVID-19-related Developments
- Mar. 21 – New Restrictions on Access to NYU Buildings
- Mar. 20 – Statement by NYU Spokesman John Beckman on New Restrictions Announced by the Governor
- Mar. 20 – Suspension of Non-Essential Research
NYU Responds to COVID-19
Support Resources
Students – Call the Wellness Exchange 24-hour hotline at (212) 443-9999, chat via the app anytime, or email wellness.exchange@nyu.edu.
Faculty and Staff – Visit the Employee Assistance Program, Carebridge, at (800) 437-0911.
Travelers – Register for NYU Traveler for important travel-related alerts and notifications.
Parent Helpline
We attempt to respond to all email messages, even during University closures.
Phone
Available 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET Monday–Friday when the University is open. Emergent inquiries should be directed to (212) 998-2222.
NYU Emergency Relief Fund
The NYU Emergency Relief Fund was created as a way for NYU friends, alumni, and parents to help support students in the face of new challenges presented by COVID-19. 100% of all donations will directly support our students’ most urgent needs as they adapt to changing circumstances.
Supporting Each Other Through COVID-19
Coronavirus is not specific to any ethnicity or race, and NYU is committed to ensuring no one in our community is ostracized, bullied or mistreated due to ignorance around this disease. We’re proud to report that the vast majority of our population has met this challenge with patience and understanding. If any member of our community believes they have experienced harassment or discrimination, we encourage them to report concerns to the Bias Response Line by email at bias.response@nyu.edu or phone (212) 998-2277.
