Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
Bentley University continues to closely monitor updates and recommendations about the coronavirus (COVID-19) from the Centers for Disease Control, U.S. State Department, Massachusetts Governor's Office and local Departments of Public Health. The health and safety of students, faculty and staff remain our top priority.
The university plans to return to campus this fall. You can read the plan, including guidelines for a safe and healthy return, here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Resources
Communications to the Community
- June 2 - A Message from the Cabinet on the Phased Reopening of Campus
- May 29 - A Message from Dean Shepardson on Changes to Campus Traditions
- May 6 - A Message from Dean Shepardson on Summer Break
- April 29 - A Message from Dean Shepardson on the Pulsifer Career Development Center
- April 25 - Financial Updates for Students and Families from President Davis-Blake
- April 22 - A Message from Dean Shepardson on the Semester's End
- April 17 - President and Provost Contribute to Fund to Help Students Impacted by COVID-19 Crisis
- April 15 - A Message from Dean Shepardson to Parents on Supporting their Students
- April 8 - A Message from Dean Shepardson to Parents from the Virtual Campus
- April 1 - Announcing the Bentley NEST Program to Support Students
- March 30 - A Message from President Davis-Blake about Commencement 2020
- March 25 - Tips for Parents to Help Their Students Learn Remotely
- March 25 - Confirmed Case of COVID-19 on Campus - Update from the Cabinet
- March 23 - Campus Operations Update from the Cabinet
- March 22 - A Message from the President to Students about Online Learning
- March 20 - A Message from the Provost about the Spring 2020 Grading Policy
- March 18 - A Message from the Provost to Students about Starting Online Classes
- March 16 - Student Update on Online Learning for the Spring Semester
- March 16 - Faculty and Staff Update on Working Remotely
- March 15 - A Message from the President on COVID-19
- March 12 - No Classes March 16-20; Remote Learning Begins on March 23
- March 10 - Continuing to Monitor COVID-19
- March 5 - Coronavirus Campus Policies for Students
- March 5 - Faculty and Staff: Updated Travel Restrictions and Campus Measures
- March 4 - More Information for Students Returning from Italy
- March 2 - Faculty and Staff Travel Notice
- Feb. 29 - Email to Students Studying in Italy
- Feb. 29 - Coronavirus Campus-wide Update
- Feb. 25 - Coronavirus Update and Travel Advisories
- Feb. 3 - Coronavirus Update and Prevention Measures
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External Resources
For the latest updates from the Centers for Disease Control and the U.S. State Department, please visit:
Prevention Tips from the CDC
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue away.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
Contacts
Students
Dean Andrew Shepardson
or
Anjini Virmani, MD
Faculty
Dean Rick Oches
or
Dean Bill Read
Staff