COVID-19 Communications and Resources
For official updates from NYU regarding Academic Year 2020-2021 and COVID-19 guidance for the university community, visit:
Fulfilling our educational and research mission is NYU Tandon's main priority, second only to safeguarding the health and safety of our community.
Classes: NYU will reconvene on campus for fall 2020; for more information about the fall experience please visit Tandon Your Way.
NYU Returns: FALL 2020 Operational Readiness Overview (PDF)
Employees: All non-essential employees are strongly advised to telework until further notice.
Health and Wellness information: NYU Health Alerts
Below please find all Tandon communications to the Tandon Community on COVID-19.
To Students
October 13: A reminder about COVID-19 hotspots and returning to campus
October 10: A message for Mental Health Day
September 15: Summary of Important Tandon Messages
September 9: Summary of Important Tandon Messages
September 2 - Welcome Back to NYU Tandon (students)
September 1 - Summary of important NYU Tandon Messages
August 25 - Summary of important NYU Tandon Messages
August 18 - Summary of important NYU Tandon messages
August 10 - Summary of important NYU Tandon messages
August 3 - Summary of Fall 2020 return to campus guidance for testing and quarantining
July 27 - NYU Returns Webinar Series
July 24 - Mid-summer catch-up from the Dean
July 17 - Tandon Updates: New Student Orientation.
July 15 - Welcome to the NYU Tandon School of Engineering!
July 15 - Brief summary of important NYU Tandon messages
July 10 - Fall plans survey and re-registration starting July 13
July 9 - Protecting our international students
July 9 - Precapstone Course Fall 2020 info Session 07/09
July 7 - 370J Fire Alarm System Inspection - Tomorrow, 7/8 @ 1PM
July 7 - Brief summary of important NYU Tandon messages
July 7 - NYU Zoom Service Update
July 7 - Precapstone Course Fall 2020 info Session 07/09
July 6 - Host a Tandon Teaches Session this Fall!
June 30 - Brief summary of important NYU Tandon messages 6/30
June 29 - "Start Local" in Shanghai for Fall 2020 (More programs)
June 28 - Precapstone Course Fall 2020 info Sessions 06/29 & 07/09
June 22 - Precapstone Course Fall 2020 info Sessions 06/29 & 07/09
June 19 - Which courses do you plan to take at NYU Shanghai? (Committed NYU Shanghai Grad Students)
June 17 - Update on course instruction modes for Fall 2020
June 16 - Learn A New Skill! Tandon Teaches June 2020 Offerings
June 16 - DEADLINE EXTENDED: Learn how to “Start local” in Shanghai for Fall 2020
June 9 - Join me tomorrow to #ShutDownSTEM
June 8 - Tandon Teaches Offerings This Week
June 4 - We want to hear from you! (Indian Citizenship Grad Students)
June 2 - Learn how to “Start local” in Shanghai for Fall 2020 (Chinese Citizenship Grad Students)
June 1 - A message to the Tandon community
May 20 - NYU Tandon Your Way: 2020-2021 Academic Year Update (Graduates)
May 20 - NYU Tandon Your Way: 2020-2021 Academic Year Update (Undergraduates)
May 18 - Brief summary of important NYU Tandon messages 5/18
May 13 - Extension: Spring 2020 P/F Request Deadline May 13, 2020 5pm EDT
May 11- Brief summary of important NYU Tandon messages 5/11
May 11 - Join us for Tandon’s 2020 Virtual Commencement
May 7 - Reminder: Spring 2020 P/F Request Deadline May 12, 2020
May 6 - Tandon Teaches May 2020 Programs
May 6 - Spring 2020 Final Exam
May 4 - Brief summary of important NYU Tandon messages 5/4
Apr 27 - Brief summary of important NYU Tandon messages 4/27
Apr 21 - Brief summary of important NYU Tandon messages 4/21
Apr 13 - Brief summary of important NYU Tandon messages 4/13
Apr 9 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION for Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 Cyber Fellow Admits
Apr 7 - Pass/Fail grade impact, Scholarships, Probation & Disqualification for Spring 2020
Apr 6 - Brief summary of important NYU Tandon messages 4/6
Apr 3 - Free edX course offerings for NYU Tandon students
Mar 30 - Brief summary of important NYU Tandon messages 3/30
Mar 27 - Fireside Chat with Student Leadership
Mar 20 - COVID-19: Update on Academics for Spring 2020
Mar 10 – Update for Students on Tandon Exams
Mar 9 – Urgent Communication Regarding Exams
Information for Tandon PhD students
The vast majority of Tandon PhD students who have passed the PhD qualifying exam carry out their thesis research as part of an externally funded research project. In light of the actual and potential impact of the COVID-19 crisis on research progress, Tandon is taking several measures to ensure that you will have the time and the necessary financial and other support needed to complete your thesis research. This includes:
- Extending the time to graduate when needed
- Allowing you to register for maintenance of matriculation once you have satisfied the 75-credit requirement for a PhD degree until you graduate
- Facilitating a remote thesis defense if necessary
- Working with your thesis adviser and department chair to ensure that you will be covered by a Research Assistantship or equivalent Fellowship until you graduate
Please do not hesitate to contact Associate Dean Peter Voltz or Vice Dean Kurt Becker respectively for academic or financial questions.
To Faculty
October 13: A reminder about COVID-19 hotspots and returning to campus
September 22: Summary of Important Tandon Messages
September 15: Summary of Important Tandon Messages
September 9: Summary of Important Tandon Messages
September 4: NYU Returns: Frequently Asked Questions
September 2: Welcome Back to NYU Tandon (Faculty/Staff)
September 1 - Summary of important NYU Tandon messages
August 25 - Summary of important NYU Tandon messages
August 18 - Contingency Planning
August 18 - Summary of important NYU Tandon messages
August 17 - Fall 2020 Seat Assignment and Cohorting Tool
August 14 - Help us all reclaim necessary time
August 12 - Seeking a Strategic Lead for Inclusive Excellence
August 12 - Faculty presentation with guidance for Fall 2020
August 10 - Summary of important NYU Tandon messages
August 6 - Faculty & researcher testing at NYU Langone
August 5 - Extension of Pause on new Visiting Scholar Applications
August 5 - Fall 2020 Career Fair Invitation
August 3 - Brief summary of important NYU Tandon messages
July 29 - Seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor ASAP; do you know this person?
July 29 - Research Spending Extended
July 27 - NYU Returns Webinar Series
July 24 - Working outside of the US
July 22 - Jefferson Science Fellows Program for Tenured Faculty (US Citizens only)
July 21 - NYU Teach Talks: Project-Based Courses and Ready Your Class for Research
July 15 - Brief summary of important NYU Tandon messages
July 10 - Fall plans survey and re-registration starting July 13
July 9 - Protecting our international students
July 9 - Campus Access Control System Upgrade – July 13-16
July 7 - 370J Fire Alarm System Inspection - Tomorrow, 7/8 @ 1PM
July 7 - Brief summary of important NYU Tandon messages
July 7 - NYU Zoom Service Update
July 2 - NYU Steinhardt Teach Camp
July 1 - One-Time Employee Access Requests
June 30 - Brief summary of important NYU Tandon messages
June 29 - Early Dismissal Notification: Independence day
June 9 - Request for accommodation and workplace modification for Tandon faculty
June 9 - Join me tomorrow to #ShutDownSTEM
June 1 - A message to the Tandon community
May 29 - On Behalf of Vice Provost Kristen Day
May 20 - Update: Use of Start-up Funds (Fund 20)
May 20 - An Update on the 2020-2021 Academic Year
May 18 - Brief summary of important NYU Tandon messages 5/18
May 12 - Brief summary of important NYU Tandon messages 5/12
May 4 - Brief summary of important NYU Tandon messages 5/4
Apr 27 - Brief summary of important NYU Tandon messages 4/27
Apr 21 - Guidance from NYU on final exams
Apr 21 - Brief summary of important NYU Tandon messages 4/21
Apr 20 - 2020 Faculty AMI Update
Apr 13 - Brief summary of important NYU Tandon messages 4/13
Apr 8 - New Online Proctoring Resource Available for Finals
Apr 7 - Pass/Fail grade impact, Scholarships, Probation & Disqualification for Spring 2020
Apr 6 - Brief summary of important NYU Tandon messages 4/6
Mar 31 - NAE - Call for Engineering Response to the COVID-19 Crisis
Mar 30 - Brief summary of important NYU Tandon messages 3/30
Mar 20 - re: Suspension of Non-Essential Research
Mar 20 - COVID-19: Update on Academics for Spring 2020
Mar 19 - Tandon COVID-19 Reporting Protocols
Mar 18 - Urgent Faculty Guidance re: Facilities Access
Mar 17 - COVID-19 Updated Assessment Options and Guidance for Faculty
Mar 12 – Remote Exam Options and Best Practices
Mar 11 – URGENT: Required data for online proctoring
Mar 10 – Update for Department Chairs on Exams
Mar 10 – COVID-19 Update for Faculty & Staff
Mar 9 – COVID-19: Research continuity
Mar 6 – MANDATORY SURVEY + Tandon Academics Update Regarding COVID-19
To Staff
October 13: A reminder about COVID-19 hotspots and returning to campus
September 22: Summary of Important Tandon Messages
September 15: Summary of Important Tandon Messages
September 9: Summary of Important Tandon Messages
September 4: NYU Returns: Frequently Asked Questions
September 2: Welcome Back to NYU Tandon (Faculty/Staff)
September 1 - Summary of important NYU Tandon messages
August 25 - Summary of important NYU Tandon messages
August 18 - Summary of important NYU Tandon messages
August 14 - Help us all reclaim necessary time
August 10 - Summary of important NYU Tandon messages
August 6 - Faculty & researcher testing at NYU Langone
August 3 - Brief summary of important NYU Tandon messages
July 27 - NYU Returns Webinar Series
July 15 - Brief summary of important NYU Tandon messages
July 9 - Protecting our international students
July 9 - Campus Access Control System Upgrade July 13 - 16
July 7 - 370J Fire Alarm System Inspection - Tomorrow, 7/8 @ 1PM
July 7 - Brief summary of important NYU Tandon messages
July 7 - NYU Zoom Service Update
July 1 - One-Time Employee Access Requests
June 29 - Early Dismissal Notification: Independence day
June 9 - Join me tomorrow to #ShutDownSTEM
June 1 - A message to the Tandon community
May 20 - An Update on the 2020-2021 Academic Year
Apr 8 - New Online Proctoring Resource Available for Finals
Apr 7 - Pass/Fail grade impact, Scholarships, Probation & Disqualification for Spring 2020
Mar 31 - Memo to Administrators & Staff COVID-19 Expense Reductions
Mar 19 - Tandon COVID-19 Reporting Protocols
Instructional Information
Answers to your COVID-19 Questions
The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) answers to your COVID-19 questions with help from the NYU Tandon Governance Lab: covid19.fas.org