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Buffalo State continues to intensely monitor the evolving situation related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and is taking multiple steps and precautions in the event of possible impacts on our campus community. As the situation continues to unfold, we will continue to keep you updated with the latest information.

January 11, 2024
Discontinuation of COVID Test Kit Provision

August 23, 2022
Important Reminders from the Vice President for Student Affairs

August 16, 2022
Campus COVID-19 Guidelines for Fall 2022: Return to Normal Operations

July 18, 2022
Updated Vaccination Policy for Students

June 24, 2022
Testing Site Closing, Self-Testing for Faculty and Staff

June 1, 2022
COVID-19 Testing Center Summer Hours

May 16, 2022
Buffalo State College Commencement: COVID-19 Precautions

February 28, 2022
Mask Mandate Lifted Effective Wednesday, March 2

February 10, 2022
Campus Mask Mandate Remains in Effect at Buffalo State

February 3, 2022
Student COVID-19 Arrival Testing, Booster, and Safety Requirements for Spring 2022

February 2, 2022
COVID-19 Health and Safety Campus Reminder

January 27, 2022
Spring 2022 COVID-19 Safety and Arrival Testing Requirements for Commuter Students

January 26, 2022
COVID-19 Health and Safety Campus Reminders

January 25, 2022
Spring 2022 COVID-19 Safety and Arrival Testing Requirements for Residential Students

January 19, 2022
COVID-19 Health and Safety Campus Reminders

January 18, 2022
For Students: Reminder to Complete Your COVID-19 Booster Requirement for Spring 2022

January 12, 2022
COVID-19 Health and Safety Campus Reminders

January 6, 2022
SUNY Releases COVID-19 Guidance for Spring 2022 Semester

January 5, 2022
COVID-19 Booster Requirement for Spring Semester

January 5, 2022
Buffalo State College COVID-19 Community Testing Site Opens January 7

December 21, 2021
COVID-19 Health and Safety Campus Reminders

September 30, 2021
Enforcement of Student COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Underway

September 28, 2021
COVID-19 Guidelines for Fall 2021

September 8, 2021
From the President: Student Vaccination Rates

September 8, 2021
COVID-19 Guidelines for Fall 2021: COVID-19 Testing Requirement - Baseline Surveillance Testing Continues

September 2, 2021
Weigel Health Center Hosting Pfizer Vaccine Clinic: Friday, September 3

August 31, 2021
Proof of Vaccination, Excused Leave for COVID-19 Vaccinations

August 31, 2021
New COVID-19 Testing Requirement: Full Campus Surveillance Testing This Week for All Individuals, Regardless of Vaccination Status

August 27, 2021
New COVID-19 Testing Requirement: Full Campus Surveillance Testing Next Week for All Individuals, Regardless of Vaccination Status

August 24, 2021
FDA Grants Full Vaccine Approval; SUNY Mandate Now in Effect

August 23, 2021
From the Vice President for Student Affairs: Message to Unvaccinated Commuter Students

August 17, 2021
From the Vice President for Finance and Management: COVID-19 Guidelines for Summer 2021: Face Masks Required Indoors

August 4, 2021
From the President: Face Masks Required Indoors Beginning August 9

July 21, 2021
From the President: SUNY Releases COVID-19 Guidelines for Fall 2021 - Return to Near Normal Operations

July 12, 2021
REMINDER: COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Fall 2021

June 30, 2021
From the Vice President for Finance and Management: Updates to Travel Guidance: Effective July 1

June 18, 2021
From the President: Plans Under Review for Full Return to In-Person Operations

June 8, 2021
From the Vice President for Finance and Management: Weekly Surveillance Testing and Fully Vaccinated Employees

May 21, 2021
Current Procedures for Social Distancing, Face Masks Remain in Effect on Campus

May 11, 2021
From the Vice President for Student Affairs: COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Fall 2021

May 10, 2021
New Rules for Mask Wearing on Campus

April 30, 2021
From the Vice President for Finance and Management: Guidance for Returning to In-Person Operations

April 13, 2021
From the Vice President for Student Affairs: Campus Vaccine Clinics Postponed

April 13, 2021
From the President: Attention, Graduates: An Opportunity to Walk across the Stage!

April 7, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccines Available to Buffalo State Students

April 7, 2021
SUNYAC Spring Sports Schedule Will Continue Without Fans

April 1, 2021
From the Vice President for Finance and Management: Travel Guidelines - Quarantine for Domestic Travel No Longer Required

March 29, 2021
Mask Requirement Remains in Place, Even for Vaccinated Individuals

March 24, 2021
Changes to COVID-19 Surveillance Testing Procedures, Result Notification

March 19, 2021
From the President: Return of the Roar - Normal Operations to Resume in Fall 2021 at Buffalo State College

March 15, 2021
From the President: Buffalo State to Celebrate Class of 2021 Virtually on May 15

March 4, 2021
From the Vice President for Student Affairs: Student Weekly COVID-19 Testing Remains a Mandate

February 23, 2021
SUNY Chancellor Approves SUNYAC Plan to Conduct Competitive Spring Sports Seasons

February 18, 2021
Fitness Center and Kissinger Pool Lap Swim to Reopen

February 15, 2021
COVID-19 Surveillance Testing Canceled Tuesday, February 16

February 9, 2021
Burchfield Penney Art Center to Reopen

January 29, 2021
From the President: Weekly COVID-19 Surveillance Testing

January 29, 2021
From the Vice President for Finance and Management: Returning to Campus Spring 2021 Employee Protocols

January 27, 2021
For Students: Spring Semester COVID-19 Information

January 11, 2021
From the President: Guidance for Employees Returning to Campus for Spring 2021 Semester

January 8, 2021
From the Vice President for Student Affairs: Spring Return to Campus

December 22, 2020
Campus Mail Returns to COVID-19 Procedures

December 17, 2020
From the President: Building Access Plan, December 19-January 11

December 7, 2020
Burchfield Penney Art Center Temporarily Closes

November 30, 2020
From the President: Building Access Plan and On-Campus Services: November 30-January 11

November 30, 2020
From the Vice President for Finance and Management: COVID-19 Daily Screening Questionnaire Will Look Different Starting Wednesday

November 30, 2020
Virtual Resources Available to Help You Keep Learning During Remote Instruction

November 19, 2020
From the Vice President for Student Affairs: Orange Zone Information for Resident Students

November 19, 2020
From the President: Orange Zone Designation

November 19, 2020
COVID-19 Case Dashboard

November 13, 2020
Residence Hall Guest Ban

November 5, 2020
From the Vice President for Student Affairs: Required COVID-19 Exit Testing for All On-Campus Students

October 29, 2020
From the Vice President for Student Affairs: Stay Safe and Healthy

October 27, 2020
From the Vice President for Student Affairs: Required COVID-19 Testing Before Thanksgiving Break

October 26, 2020
From the Vice President for Finance and Management: Call for Volunteers: COVID-19 Surveillance Testing

October 19, 2020
SUNYAC Cancels Winter Sports Competitions for 2020-21 Season

October 19, 2020
Buffalo State Fitness Center Reopened at Limited Capacity

October 7, 2020
From the Vice President for Finance and Management: COVID-19 Testing of Buffalo State Employees

October 6, 2020
From the Vice President for Finance and Management: Alternative Work Arrangements in Effect for Remainder of Calendar Year

October 2, 2020
From the Vice President for Student Affairs: Continued COVID-19 Safety Efforts for Students

September 30, 2020
Reminder From Vice President for Student Affairs: Staying Safe and Uniform SUNY-wide Sanctioning in Response to COVID-19 Student Violations

September 27, 2020
Buffalo Police, University Police, Campus Officials Investigating Off-Campus Incidents Early Sunday Morning

September 25, 2020
From the President: Uniform SUNY-wide Sanctioning in Response to COVID-19 Student Violations

September 18, 2020
From the Provost: Spring 2021 Semester Begins February 1; Spring Break Canceled

September 11, 2020
From the Vice President of Student Affairs: Daily Symptom Tracker Reminder

September 4, 2020
From the Vice President for Finance and Management: COVID-19 Daily Screening Questionnaire Will Arrive by E-mail

September 3, 2020
From the Vice President of Student Affairs: Please Take Proper Precautions this Weekend

September 1, 2020
Important COVID-19 Health Ambassador and PPE Kit Site Information

August 31, 2020
From the President: Be Vigilant, Bengals

August 31, 2020
From the Vice President for Finance and Management: Campus Events and Visitors Protocol

August 28, 2020
From the Vice President for Finance and Management: Building Access Plan for the Fall 2020 Semester

August 25, 2020
From the President: COVID-19 Case Dashboard

August 21, 2020
From the Vice President for Student Affairs: Fall Return to Campus and PPE

August 20, 2020
Registered Students: Symptom Tracking Requirement

August 20, 2020
From the President: Return to Campus Underway

July 27, 2020
Virtual Town Halls for Faculty, Staff, and Students

July 20, 2020
Buffalo State, SUNYAC Suspend Fall Sports Competition

July 13, 2020
From the Vice President for Finance and Management: Guidance for Returning to the Workplace

July 6, 2020
From the President: Buffalo State’s Re-start Plan Approved by SUNY

July 2, 2020
From the President: Buffalo State College to Celebrate Class of 2020 Virtually on September 26

June 23, 2020
From the Vice President for Finance and Management: Buffalo State Reopening Phases: Alternative Work Arrangements Remain in Effect

June 18, 2020
From the President: Buffalo State College Plan for Fall 2020 Semester

June 8, 2020
From the President: Fall Scenarios Submitted to SUNY for Review

June 1, 2020
From the Vice President for Finance and Management: Phase Two Reopening Includes Higher Education Administration; Buffalo State Alternative Work Arrangements Remain in Effect

May 20, 2020
From the Provost: Fall Scenario Options Submitted to President for Review

May 15, 2020
From the Vice President for Finance and Management: Governor Announces NY Forward; Buffalo State Alternative Work Arrangements Remain in Effect

May 14, 2020
From the President: 2020-2021 Budget Projections

May 5, 2020
From the Chancellor: Letter to the SUNY Community

May 4, 2020
From the President: Statewide Hiring Freeze, Spending Controls Due to COVID-19

May 1, 2020
From the President: Looking Ahead to the Fall 2020 Semester at Buffalo State College

April 30, 2020
Update on Spring 2020 Student Account Adjustments

April 28, 2020
From the President: Campus, State Offer Resources to Deal with COVID-19 Stress and Anxiety

April 24, 2020
From the Vice President for Finance and Management: New Procedures for Spending Controls Due to COVID-19

April 20, 2020
From the Provost: All Summer 2020 Courses to Be Offered Online

April 7, 2020
From the Provost: Important Policy Changes

March 27, 2020
Spring 2020 Student Account Adjustments

March 26, 2020
Three Members of the Buffalo State Community Test Positive for COVID-19

March 25, 2020
From the Vice President for Student Affairs: Updated Message to Resident Students

March 24, 2020
From the President: Spring 2020 Commencement Ceremonies to Be Rescheduled

March 23, 2020
From the President: A Video Message for the Buffalo State Community

March 20, 2020
From the President: An Important Update for Students, Faculty, and Staff

March 19, 2020
From the Chancellor: A Message to SUNY Students

March 18, 2020
From the Vice President for Student Affairs: Message to Resident Students

March 16, 2020
An Important Update from President Conway-Turner

March 16, 2020
From the Vice President for Finance and Management: New Requirements for Buffalo State Employees Exhibiting Signs of Coronavirus

March 16, 2020
Regarding Dining and Campus Life

March 15, 2020
From the President: Temporary Alternate Work Arrangements

March 12, 2020
From the President: Remote Instruction, Housing, Events, and Travel

March 12, 2020
From the Interim Provost: Information about Remote Instruction

March 12, 2020
Message for Residential Students

March 11, 2020
From the President: Regarding Remote Instruction

March 9, 2020
From the President: Update Regarding SUNY/CUNY Study Abroad Students

March 7, 2020
From the President: Regarding SUNY/CUNY Study Abroad Students

March 3, 2020
From the President: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Preparations

February 27, 2020
From the President: Regarding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

January 23, 2020
Travel Advisory: Coronavirus Outbreak in China

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