On this page, you'll find links to Cornell resources and statements from University and CIS leadership concerning changes to the Spring 2020 semester due to coronavirus, COVID-19, as well as scheduling changes involving CIS-related events.
Update: 11:25 a.m. Tuesday, March 31.
Cornell Announces Proactive Measures to Prevent Spread of Coronavirus
Please visit Cornell's COVID-19 page for the latest Cornell news and updates
Read CIS Interim Dean Jon Kleinberg's CIS update on COVID-19 planning
Resources
Cornell's COVID-19 resources and updates page
Cornell Tech's COVID-19 resource page
IT Support Group: information and resources for working remotely
Remote Work Guidelines for departments and managers
COVID-19 Workplace Guidance for Cornell faculty and staff, courtesy of Cornell HR
Guidance and updates regarding continuity planning for Researchers at Cornell
Procuring research supplies during the laboratory shutdown
Facilities
Gates Hall and CIS spaces in Rhodes Hall: Beginning at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, we will be limiting access to Gates Hall, and to the CIS spaces in Rhodes Hall, during this period of remote instruction. The restrictions will allow entry only to faculty, staff, and PhD/MS students in CIS, to be used by these groups in accordance with the guidelines for current building use conveyed in communications from the university. Read full details.
Comstock Hall: Effective 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, Comstock Hall will be locked until further notice and only accessible to those with key-card access.
Malott Hall: Effective 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, Malott Hall is locked until further notice and only accessible to those with key-card access.
Event Updates
Before making plans to attend any CIS events, please confirm whether or not your event has been canceled, rescheduled, or moved online.
Computing and Information Science (CIS)
- Commencement Weekend, please check with the Office of Commencement Events.
- Cornell Days has been canceled.
- BOOM 2020 has been canceled.