The COVID-19 Dashboard will be updated regularly to reflect the number of positive cases on campus, as well as other information. In addition, a weekly communication will go out every Monday to provide general updates to the Drew community.

You will need to isolate for a designated period, which at this time is a minimum of 10 days (10 days have passed since the onset of symptoms or positive test; you have had no fever for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications; and your symptoms are mostly resolved). You will be moved to an isolation space on campus. All students in isolation will receive instructions and support such as meal delivery and health check-ins.

Notify the Health Service right away, so the contact tracing process can begin and you can be moved to an isolation space on campus. If it is after hours and the Health Service is closed, notify the RA on duty and they will assist with moving you to an isolation space. All students in isolation will receive instructions and support such as meal delivery and health check-ins.

Notify the Health Service as soon as possible. You should not come to campus until you have been cleared from isolation. Follow the instructions from your healthcare provider, the Health Service, and/or public health officials as to when you can discontinue isolation and return to campus.

Notify your direct supervisor and Human Resources (HR). If you have been on campus, HR will ask you questions to determine if you came into contact with anyone on campus during the period you could have been contagious. They will also review sick time and return to work policies.

You will need to quarantine. When someone tests positive for COVID-19, close contacts of that individual will be notified that they were possibly exposed and should quarantine. The name of the ill individual will not be disclosed for privacy reasons. If you were identified as a close contact, you may be contacted by the Health Service and/or by public health officials from the Health Department. It is important to respond to any calls from the Health Department or the Health Service so we can provide instructions and guidance about how to keep you healthy. Quarantine housing will be available on campus for residential students, in addition to other services and support.

Although the CDC and New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) recently released guidance with options to shorten the quarantine period, both continue to recommend the 14-day quarantine as best practice to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Given the current rate of community spread in the area and the congregate nature of a college campus, the Madison Health Department will require Drew community members to follow the 14-day quarantine at this time.

If you were identified as a close contact of an infected individual as the result of contact tracing, you will be notified directly and will be given instructions as to what you should do. Note that details and any identifying information about the infected individual will not be disclosed. If you have not been contacted directly, you do not need to take any special action. Remember to continue to follow all of the required health and safety precautions.

No, not necessarily. In this instance, you would be considered a “contact of a contact” and would not have to quarantine. You should continue to wear your face covering, practice physical distancing, wash your hands frequently, and complete your daily health screening on the LiveSafe app as usual.

Both isolation and quarantine are public health measures that involve separating people from one another, in order to prevent the spread of illness. Isolation is separating those who are sick (they either have symptoms or have tested positive for COVID-19) from others who are not sick, to prevent it from spreading. Quarantine separates and restricts movement of those who were exposed to someone with COVID-19, to see if they become sick. 

According to the CDC, the following counts as close contact:

• You were within 6 feet of someone who has COVID-19 for a total of 15 minutes or more
• You provided care at home to someone who is sick with COVID-19
• You had direct physical contact with the person (hugged or kissed them)
• You shared eating or drinking utensils
• They sneezed, coughed, or somehow got respiratory droplets on you

First, you should isolate yourself from others as much as possible. Do not go to in-person class, the Commons, the gym, or other public places where you could expose others to illness. Next, contact the Health Service to discuss your symptoms with a provider. You might be scheduled for a telehealth visit or an in-person visit. Depending on your symptoms, a COVID-19 test or other testing may be recommended. 

COVID-19 testing is available at the Health Service for students on campus who have symptoms suggestive of COVID-19. Call the Health Service to schedule an appointment. You can also visit the NJ Department of Health website for other locations. If you are a student and get tested outside of Drew and the result is positive, notify the Health Service. If you are an employee and get tested outside of Drew and the result is positive, notify your supervisor and HR.

There are other illnesses besides COVID-19, such as colds and the flu, especially at this time of year. As with any illness, you should follow standard precautions to prevent spreading infection to others. This includes staying out of class and in-person activities until you are fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications and washing your hands frequently. Always follow the advice of a healthcare professional if you consulted with one. 

As stated in our Update for Fall, Planning for Spring announcement on October 7, 2020, and understanding that external circumstances could always affect our plans, it is our intention to offer courses in both virtual and in-person formats in the spring and to welcome residential students back to campus.

Absolutely! Dedicated and engaged faculty members worked diligently throughout the summer to prepare for virtual learning and mentoring activities this fall. This included professional development activities associated with online teaching and investment in technology and software that will enhance our ability to continue to offer the rigorous, personalized academic experience you expect from a Drew education. Faculty members will continue to offer engaging virtual experiences in the spring and are excited to include in-person courses and opportunities where possible. We will continue to take full advantage of remote learning through expanded opportunities available to students to make connections with professionals and other mentors and experts who wouldn’t otherwise be able to visit campus to connect with Drew students. Faculty will continue to be available to students through virtual office hours and, in some cases, in-person meetings. Departmentally-sponsored speakers and events, academic support services, library materials and support will all continue to be accessible virtually and, where possible, in person.

As stated in our Update for Fall, Planning for Spring announcement on October 7, 2020, it is our intention to offer courses in both online and in-person formats in the spring and to welcome residential students back to campus. Having said that, we have also pledged to follow all state and local guidance as to the feasibility of reopening campus to a greater number of residential students. Drew would move to an all virtual spring semester if mandated by state or local government, or the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE), or if our ability to conduct testing as planned was no longer possible. 

It is also possible that there could be a point where we have to transition entirely to virtual instruction for a period of time during the spring semester should there be significant rises in new Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations, positivity rates, and transmission rates not just on campus, but also in our region. Please be prepared for decisions that could affect both instructions and on-campus living.

In addition to the continuation of current campus health and safety guidelines, including wearing face coverings, adhering to physical distancing, and enhanced cleaning and disinfecting protocols, the following COVID-19 testing and training protocols will be in place:

• Pre-arrival testing: There will be multiple test points at the beginning of the semester for students who plan to be physically on campus. First, students will be required to demonstrate to Health Services that a COVID test has been completed, and the results were negative, within five days prior to arrival to campus. For students flying to New Jersey, the pre-arrival test may be taken before arriving in New Jersey. Drew will not supply pre-arrival tests—pre-arrival testing is the responsibility of the student. Second, students will be tested again by Drew University at the point at which they arrive on campus—at move-in for residential students, and at set days and times during the first week of classes for commuter students. Students will not be charged for these required arrival screenings performed on campus.

• Weekly surveillance testing: Throughout the semester, Drew will conduct weekly sampled testing of a percentage of the campus population. This will include both residential and commuter students, as well as staff and faculty. Certain higher-risk populations, such as athletes, will be subject to their own specific testing protocols. Students will not be charged for these required weekly screening tests performed on campus.

• Symptomatic testing: Testing will be available for students experiencing symptoms suggestive of COVID-19. For any positive results, contact tracing, isolation, and quarantine procedures will be strictly followed. Testing performed due to symptoms will be billed to the students’ insurance.

• Training: Members of the Drew community must complete the required training listed on the Campus Training Hub, including signing the Community Pledge, completing the Moodle Course, and downloading the LiveSafe app to complete daily health and safety assessments.

Further details about these testing procedures, as well as a COVID-19 testing and tracking dashboard, will be available before the start of the spring semester.

For pre-arrival testing, the PCR test is preferred but the antigen test will also be accepted. An antibody test will NOT be accepted.

The exception is if a student tested positive to COVID-19 within the 90 days prior to their arrival, they do not need to have another test. In this case, students will need to submit laboratory proof of the positive test result.

Testing will be sport-specific. The guidance has not yet been finalized.

Testing protocols for athletes will be done according to NCAA and Landmark conference guidelines. Frequency of testing will depend on the assigned risk level of each sport.

Decisions will be made as we get closer to the start of the semester, but club sports are not solely based on D-III Landmark Conference plans.

Everyone will be signing our community pledge, a social contract for all members of the University community, which recognizes that “As one Drew University community, we commit together to uphold the health and safety of our community, take personal and collective responsibility, and to take all necessary steps to stay well and protect each other by stopping the spread of COVID-19 and other infections” and describes ways in which members will protect themselves and others. In addition to the pledge, there is signage around campus reminding everyone to properly wear a face covering. During the pandemic, every one of us is responsible for upholding the guidelines and standards to keep our community safe. Properly wearing face coverings is part of that responsibility. 

Students who see others not wearing a face covering or not covering their mouth and nose  correctly should kindly encourage others to follow the guidelines. Repeat violations by individuals should be reported to a Resident Assistant, faculty, or staff member for further inquiry. The LiveSafe app allows for reporting of incidents, including the ability to send pictures or video of a perceived violation.

This message was sent to students on October 26, 2020, outlining the housing process for spring 2021.

We will know more once the housing application is live in early November. We have made adjustments to the halls to reduce density and have released additional single rooms to the available housing selection pool for returning students.

All students planning to live on campus should complete a housing application, available now. 

Sophomore, Junior and Senior Students need to register for their spring semester classes during registration (November 9 – 13) prior to participating in room selection (November 18, 19, 20).  First Year and New Transfer students can request a roommate (if desired), however, if not, all first year and transfer students will be placed into housing by our staff.

You will be assigned the same priority number. If someone with a “better” priority number does not participate in the housing selection process, the system will simply skip over that number and move to the next.

Housing cancellations for the spring semester must be received in the Housing Office by January 5, 2021. After January 5, and before the spring semester move-in-date for returning students (January 17, 2021), a charge of one-tenth the cost of the room will be imposed. Once you move into Housing, the refund policy is in effect as outlined on the Student Accounts website.

No, those helping you move in are not required to provide proof of a negative COVID test, however we will check temperatures and require a health screening for all arriving on campus.

Facilities staff will be following state guidance which recommends cleaning communal bathrooms twice a day.

All academic support services offered through the Center for Academic Excellence (subject tutoring, writing support, academic coaching) will be available through remote access. Details and instructions for making appointments can be found at drew.mywconline.com. Please direct any questions to cae@drew.edu.

Tutoring for Theological School and Caspersen School ESOL students also continues online. Please direct questions to Prof. Katherine Brown, kgbrown@drew.edu.

Students who are registered with the Office of Accessibility Resources will continue to have access to approved accommodations. Please direct any questions to Dana Giroux, dgiroux@drew.edu.

Please complete the Mail Forwarding Information Card.

Yes, textbooks and other bookstore items can be shipped to your home. There is a flat shipping fee per order within the U.S. For international shipping, please contact the Bookstore directly for rates. Online orders will be shipped to the address provided. 

Many textbooks are available as e-books and faculty are also working to identify other electronic resources to support remote learning.

Students who will live on-campus during the spring 2021 semester will be required to quarantine for 10 days if they are traveling to campus from current COVID-19 “travel advisory state” or impacted international location. Students may quarantine on-campus (for a fee) or off-campus such as in a hotel or at the home of a family member or friend in a location not on the “travel advisory” list.

Counseling Services and the Center for Academic Excellence offer online support.

The Bookstore will follow all state-mandated guidelines for retail establishments (regular disinfection, face coverings, maximum occupancy, etc.). All returns will be quarantined prior to their return to the sales floor. Students will be able to “curbside pickup” their items at the entrance to the store to avoid having to enter the store. Please check the website for store hours.

The required laptop specs we require all students to have can be found at this page. Additionally, a stable wired or wireless network connection will be required.

Behavioral signage will be posted around campus with guidelines on the use of face-coverings, physical distancing, and other safety protocols. Please visit the Communications Toolkit for the full list of signs. If you need additional signage in your area, a blank template and digital versions of each sign are available for your custom signage needs.

Commuter students, CLA seniors and juniors and Graduate and Theological residential students are allowed to bring a car to campus. As is policy, you will need to apply for a parking permit.

At this time, we have not changed the parking pass policy to include sophomores and first-year students.

Resources are available at this website.

Yes, there is no residency requirement for the spring 2021 semester.

For any medical emergency, students should call 911 and Campus Security can facilitate ambulance transport to the hospital. For non-emergent medical care, students can come to the Health Service for evaluation and treatment.

When a student attending an in-person course is required to quarantine for 14 days, the student should notify their professor immediately. The in-person classroom will be equipped with camera and microphone technology to allow the quarantining student to observe class lectures and discussions online.

In order to enter the U.S. to begin a new program of study, students must engage in classes that are a combination of in-person and hybrid.  New students with initial attendance I-20s are not allowed to pursue a program of study that is 100% online.

Students with initial attendance I-20s are not allowed to pursue a program of study that is 100% online.  Students must engage in classes that are a combination of in-person and hybrid.

Transfer students are classified by SEVP as new students with initial attendance I-20s; for that reason, you are not allowed to pursue a program of study that is 100% online and must engage in classes that are a combination of in-person and hybrid.

New students who are unable to travel to the U.S. because of visa issues or travel bans can begin their studies online from their home country. If you have received an I-20, your SEVIS record will be deferred. You will be issued an updated I-20 for the semester you plan to begin your studies on campus. The SEVIS number will remain the same – you do not have to pay the SEVIS fee again and F-1 visas that were issued for the original I-20 continue to be valid.

As stated in our Update for Fall, Planning for Spring announcement on October 7, 2020, and understanding that external circumstances could always affect our plans, it is our intention to offer courses in both virtual and in-person formats in the spring and to welcome residential students back to campus.

We are excited to offer both virtual and in-person activities for the spring 2021 semester. Throughout this fall semester students have been engaged in meeting faculty and staff, student leaders and fellow new students. This robust programming will continue throughout the January Orientation program and the semester.

We are offering a January Orientation program as a hybrid in-person/virtual model with an option for students to participate 100 percent virtually. You can view the program schedule on our website.

New first year and transfer students can expect one-on-one advising appointments with their Drew faculty advisor. For first year students, your DSEM instructor is your academic advisor, and community building is central to the design of these seminars. You will get to know your faculty advisor as well as your peers in this course.

Absolutely! Dedicated and engaged faculty members worked diligently throughout the summer to prepare for virtual learning and mentoring activities this fall. This included professional development activities associated with online teaching and investment in technology and software that will enhance our ability to continue to offer the rigorous, personalized academic experience you expect from a Drew education. Faculty members will continue to offer engaging virtual experiences in the spring and are excited to include in-person courses and opportunities where possible. We will continue to take full advantage of remote learning through expanded opportunities available to students to make connections with professionals and other mentors and experts who wouldn’t otherwise be able to visit campus to connect with Drew students. Faculty will continue to be available to students through virtual office hours and, in some cases, in-person meetings. Departmentally-sponsored speakers and events, academic support services, library materials and support will all continue to be accessible virtually and, where possible, in person.

All laboratory courses will include virtual labs to ensure that all incoming students make progress in their academic areas of interest. Drew faculty have been redesigning the lab experience to engage students in virtual exposure to techniques and methodology, simulations, computational software, and in some cases home experiments, while also emphasizing aspects like data analysis and interpretation and scientific communication. At the same time, we realize that the hands-on skills cannot be fully learned with these modifications, and faculty are already planning for how to fill in these gaps in the future. For example, in future years, you can expect optional workshops to gain hands-on experience with our specialized instrumentation or in running sophisticated techniques.

We plan to reopen the library for spring semester, subject to state and campus requirements for seating capacity, social distancing, face coverings (masks), and cleaning. Remote access to many library consultation services and information resources will remain available for students working from a distance. The Methodist Archives and History Center and Wilson Reading Room will be open by appointment only. For current status, refer to the library’s website here.

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress and signed into law to provide economic relief from COVID-19. The CARES Act established the Higher Education Relief Fund that sends money to schools to use as emergency financial aid grants to students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the pandemic. Learn more about the CARES Act.

Yes, please complete a new housing application under the “Forms” tab (available early November) so we may understand your situation.

The decision for fall courses to be virtual means that you will be completing your coursework from off-campus rather than on-campus. You will probably not need to purchase a parking permit for the fall semester.

Resources are available at this website.

In an effort to limit extended travel by residential students, we have cancelled the traditional week-long spring break for CLA students in 2021. We will, however, be offering days off throughout the semester to provide a break for all students. 

The Landmark Conference presidents will be meeting in early November to make this decision.

Yes, with proper physical distancing.

Grab-and-go dining will be available, though in-person dining is also permitted. All food stations in The Commons will be open. There will be limited occupancy in The Commons dining hall following state regulations. As such, we may have to ask students to leave the dining hall once they have finished eating to allow their fellow students to be seated. 

All first-year students submitted photos this fall, and ID cards will be waiting for when students arrive on campus. 

First year athletes will only be housed together if you select one another as roommates. We will not be housing athletes together as part of our housing placement process.

All items stored with Main Street Movers will be returned to Drew mid-August. Students approved to live on campus will have items delivered to your fall housing assignment. Students who are no longer living on campus this fall who wish to arrange to pick-up your items on campus should email reslife@drew.edu to coordinate arrangements. Students are also permitted to leave items for pick up during the spring 2021 semester.

Students may opt to take a temporary leave from the university for any number of reasons – family emergency, financial distress, illness, etc. A student may leave for one or two semesters and return, or choose a different course of action. Students are advised to discuss their plans with their academic advisor, the associate provost, and their financial aid counselor (as there may be potential financial implications). To proceed, students must complete the leave-of-absence form, which is available through TreeHouse (Request a Leave of Absence or Voluntary Withdrawal).

Once a student is cleared to return to Drew, they can resume access to earned scholarships and other forms of financial aid. Students must submit a re-entry petition to the Academic Standing Committee to be cleared for return. Students are advised to submit the re-entry form in advance of the registration period of their semester of return (November for spring return, April for fall return); students are required to submit at least one month before the term of re-entry.

As always, students will be able to make changes to their course schedules through the add/drop period. Undergraduate students should consult with their faculty advisor before making schedule changes.

Drew University’s travel policy uses the guidelines of the United States Department of State (DOS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for decisions about travel and study abroad programming. Drew considers any country with a DOS Level 3 or 4 Travel Advisory “Reconsider Travel” or “Do Not Travel,” or a CDC Warning Level 3 “Avoid Nonessential Travel,” an elevated-risk destination. Drew-sponsored travel to those countries is prohibited unless approved by petition to the International Travel Oversight Committee.

Please contact the Center for Global Education at globaled@drew.edu with any questions.

We cannot guarantee that spring study abroad will be possible, but we are hopeful. Drew’s policy regarding travel restrictions (described above) will apply for spring semester study abroad, but guidance from federal and local authorities, and restrictions on travel, change regularly. Travel that is restricted today may be possible months from now. It is impossible to predict when conditions may change, so we ask students to be flexible and have backup options even as they plan for a spring semester abroad. Drew will reassess travel later in the fall semester and advise students planning spring semester study abroad accordingly.

Applications for spring semester study abroad are due October 10. Given the uncertainty of travel and the need for flexibility for the spring, students are encouraged to contact the Center for Global Education as early as possible to begin planning.

Please contact the Center for Global Education at globaled@drew.edu with any questions.

While we wait for the day when it is safe to travel again, strict limitations remain in place for many countries around the world. In many locations, onsite public health guidelines and resources make it difficult, if not impossible, to achieve a program’s intended learning outcomes or adequately respond to the health and safety needs of program participants on site.

For these reasons, we have decided to suspend our summer shortTRECs planned for Greece and South Africa. We will continue to accept applications for the shortTRECs to Australia and Spain up until the February 1st deadline. The viability of the shortTRECs to Australia and Spain will be assessed again in late February, before we request program deposits from accepted students to secure a place in a program.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact globaled@drew.edu.

Ongoing challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic will mean the fall New York Semesters (United Nations, Contemporary Art, Communications and Media, and New York Theatre) must run differently than they have in the past. We will not be able to bring students to New York. Our classrooms in the city may not be available to us. Visits are likely to be restricted or, in some cases, impossible. Access to public transportation may be limited and/or pose unnecessary health risks. Different, however, does not mean inferior. All New York Semesters are being conducted through virtual instruction. In the absence of regular trips to the city, program directors will endeavor to bring the city to the students via virtual visits to our regular program partners and meeting with industry professionals via live streaming.

Regardless of changes to the method of instruction, all nycTRECs will continue to fulfill a student’s off-campus requirement.

Please contact the Center for Global Education at globaled@drew.edu with any questions.

Though we wanted to honor the fall housing assignments we are unable to do so. All returning students (sophomores, juniors, and seniors) will use the same housing lottery number they were issued in April and will select their spring housing in November 2020. First-year and new transfer students will be assigned to housing and do not need to participate in room selection. Specific details on the housing selection process are being sent to students from the Office of Residence Life.

More information on the housing process for spring 2021 can be found here.

Yes. Domestic students who are studying remotely off-campus for the fall can waive the student insurance for the fall semester, then enroll for the spring semester if they return to campus in the spring. International students who are studying remotely in their home countries for the fall can waive the student insurance for the fall semester, then enroll for the spring semester if they return to campus. International students who are studying in the U.S. are strongly encouraged to enroll in the student health insurance plan. Find more information here.

INTO Pathway and Academic English students are required to take classes for the spring semester in a hybrid format – a combination of in-person and hybrid courses.

Degree seeking students who are registered full-time for the fall semester are eligible to take classes in a variety of formats: in-person, hybrid or 100% online. In order to maintain status, undergraduate students must enroll in a minimum of 12 credits; graduate students 9 credits.

Yes, students who are outside of the U.S. will be able to enroll in online courses and maintain their F-1 status if they are registered full-time. In order to maintain status, undergraduate students must enroll in a minimum of 12 credits; graduate students 9 credits. If a student drops below full-time enrollment, the SEVIS record will be terminated. A new I-20 can be created when the student is ready to return to campus.

Yes, Mail Services will be open with standard hours (Pepin Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Commons Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.). All members of the Drew community will pick up their mail and packages from Mail Services.

In an effort to limit extended travel by residential students, we have cancelled the traditional week-long spring break for CLA students in 2021. We will, however, be offering days off throughout the semester to provide a break for all students. 

The Landmark Conference presidents will be meeting in early November to make this decision.

Yes, with proper physical distancing.

Grab-and-go dining will be available, though in-person dining is also permitted. All food stations in The Commons will be open. There will be limited occupancy in The Commons dining hall following state regulations. As such, we may have to ask students to leave the dining hall once they have finished eating to allow their fellow students to be seated. 

The financial impact of our decision on students and their families is paramount. While the Drew Board of Trustees initially approved a tuition increase for the 2020-2021 school year, that decision has now been reversed, and there will be no tuition increase for this academic year. We made the decision to benefit the Drew community, even though the University is experiencing increased costs as we respond to the crisis and continue to provide a rigorous and engaged learning experience.

Providing a quality educational experience is our commitment, which is why we have been recognized by many publications as one of the top values in the country. Several weeks ago, Fiske Guide to Colleges named Drew among the top 10 private schools in the country on their annual “Best Buy” list for the second straight year. Last year, Washington Monthly vaulted Drew into their top 100 “Best Bang for the Buck” schools in the country; Kiplinger’s named Drew among the nation’s top 100 “Best College Values”; and The Princeton Review named Drew to several esteemed lists, including the The Best 385 Schools and Best Value Colleges.

The tuition model for graduate education does not work in the same way as the tuition model for the College of Liberal Arts. Additionally, the change in the student experience necessitated by a move to completely virtual instruction does not affect the graduate student experience in the same way that it affects the undergraduate experience.

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress and signed into law to provide economic relief from COVID-19. The CARES Act established the Higher Education Relief Fund that sends money to schools to use as emergency financial aid grants to students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the pandemic (see below for more information).

Students who meet the basic eligibility for federal financial aid and who have the greatest financial need can be considered for these emergency funds. The Office of Financial Assistance will use your submitted application (link below) and your 2020–2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine your eligibility for funding. If you are eligible to file a FAFSA, but have not submitted for 2020–2021 yet, please do so at www.fafsa.gov prior to submitting your application for emergency funding under the CARES Act; if you need assistance filing your FAFSA, please contact the Office of Financial Assistance.

Unfortunately, international students, undocumented students, and non-matriculated students are not eligible for funding under the CARES Act. Students who are not eligible for federal financial aid should contact the Office of Financial Assistance.

In your application, please do not request assistance to directly pay for tuition, fees, room, and/or board charged by Drew University. CARES Act funds are not permitted by the federal government to be used for these costs and cannot be applied by the University to any outstanding balance on your student account. Any payments you make on your student account must be under a separate transaction. For questions about addressing an account balance, please contact the Student Accounts Office. Requests should focus on hardships and unanticipated expenses related to COVID-19. These hardships and expenses include, but are not limited to, those related to loss of employment, unexpected travel, technology needs, health care costs, additional child care costs, course materials, food, or moving.

We will review requests for relief as quickly as possible and will make awards to students as soon as we receive our funding from the Department of Education.  If you are approved for emergency funding, you will receive it as a direct deposit.  If you have not done so already, please update your direct deposit information using the refund tab in the Student Account Center, accessible through Treehouse.

For questions about the Cares Act and your eligibility for funding under this Act, please contact the Office of Financial Assistance at finaid@drew.edu.

Apply for emergency funding from the CARES Act for COVID-19 here.

CARES Act Disclosures and Reports.

Need based financial aid is awarded to students as a result of their actual costs in attending Drew. All need-based awards for the fall term will be reviewed and adjusted accordingly.

To protect the health and safety of the Drew community, respond to institutional needs for student employment, and to fulfill Drew University’s obligation to deliver a Federal Work Study Program, student employment may look a little different during the Spring 2020 term.

• Remote and on-campus positions will be available. Positions will be posted in Handshake.
• Student employment will be limited to those students who qualify for and have accepted their Federal Work Study award, as offered in their financial aid award, and international students residing on campus with demonstrated financial need.
• Exceptions may be made for students not fitting the above criteria who have a skill set required by the position yet not readily available in the population of students fitting the above criteria.
• Students do not need to live on campus to work on campus. Students coming to campus to work will be expected to complete a daily COVID-19 health assessment prior to entering campus or leaving their residences, via the LiveSafe app. The self-screening app will enable individuals to consult a symptoms checklist for each day that they plan to be on campus, prior to leaving their residence and engaging with others.
• Student employees can work up to 10 hours a week.
• Student employees will be limited to one campus employment position.
• Information on the hiring process can be found here.

Student employees will have access to virtual professional development opportunities. These opportunities will be posted to the Launch events calendar as they become available.

Students must be enrolled full-time (12 credits) in order to receive Drew University Grants and Scholarships. They will still be eligible for 8 semesters (fall and spring) of their grants and scholarships. Scholarships will be offered at the full amount when the student resumes full-time enrollment. Need-based grants are evaluated annually based on the information provided on the FAFSA.

We have not been granted permission from the U.S. Department of Education to pay students who are not working. We will do our best to place Federal Work Study eligible students in available positions.

Merit awards will not be adjusted for virtual learning.

Merit awards are honored for students who defer enrollment. Need-based aid for the spring 2021 term will be honored as well. For students deferring enrollment until fall 2021, need-based aid will be re-evaluated, as it is with all students, once we receive the 2021–2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Merit awards are honored for students who take a leave of absence. Need-based aid for the spring 2021 term will be honored as well. For students returning from a leave in Fall 2021, Need-based aid will be re-evaluated, as it is with all students, once we receive the 2021–2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Tuition for all students has been rolled back to the 2019–2020 rate. There will be no differential between on-campus, hybrid, and remote course delivery.

Students should review and assess their individual needs for insurance. Drew has a partnership with a third party servicer, Grad Guard, in order to offer a Tuition Protection Plan to interested students/families. Students must be enrolled in this plan before the first day of the term to qualify. Refer to their website for more information, including frequently asked questions, including coverage regarding COVID-19.

Payment plans are available for those who wish to pay over the course of the semester.

• Inquiries regarding Loans, Grants, Awards and Scholarships should be directed to
  Financial Aid at finaid@drew.edu
• Inquiries regarding the update of Housing and Meal plans should be directed to
  Residence Life at reslife@drew.edu
• Inquiries for all other questions regarding Tuition and Fees should be addressed to Student Accounts at studentaccounts@drew.edu

Students should contact the Office of Financial Assistance for information on how being enrolled in fewer than 12 credits may affect their financial aid award.

The current Tuition and Fee Schedules can be located on the Drew University website. 

If a current employee is unable to work because they need to care for their child(ren) and/or a family member diagnosed with COVID-19, the employee can use leave benefits available through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).

Employees will be notified if their designation as Virtual (V) or Campus Access (C) changes. If an employee is designated as C, but believes they should not be on campus, they may apply for an accommodation. If you are an employee who wishes to request an accommodation to work entirely virtually for age or health reasons, you may do so by voluntarily notifying the Office of Human Resources through the COVID-19 faculty/staff accommodation request form

Drew is following federal health and safety guidelines as well as guidance from our state and local governments to ensure a safe and healthy workplace. Here are some of the practices we have implemented or will be implementing:

• Performance of a self-monitoring protocol prior to entry on campus.
• Common areas and frequently touched surfaces are being cleaned daily and cleaning wipes will be provided.
• Hand sanitizer will be provided in high-traffic campus buildings.
• Behavioral signage will be displayed with reminders on how to prevent the spread of germs.
• Workspace and seating arrangements will be revised to allow for physical distancing.
• Meeting rooms, break rooms, and other communal areas will have reduced seating and capacity limits.
• Every person on campus will be required to wear face coverings at all times, unless alone in a private office or if there is a health reason why wearing a mask is problematic.

The University remains committed to upholding community standards for health and safety, instructional quality, and interpersonal support for others, while flexibly balancing the community’s collective needs. We are individually and collectively responsible for supporting and achieving these standards.

Before returning to campus, you are required to quarantine for 10 days if you have recently returned to New Jersey from current COVID-19 “impacted states” per the State of New Jersey’s travel advisory list or from impacted international locations.

If you are experiencing severe symptoms such as difficulty breathing, or any type of medical emergency, call 911. Otherwise:

• If you have any symptoms of illness, do not come to campus. Notify your supervisor.
• If you develop any symptoms while at work, isolate yourself from others immediately. Contact your supervisor and plan to return home.
• Follow up with your primary healthcare provider for medical advice.
• Follow procedures per your supervisor and Human Resources regarding return to work.”

If you are told you have (or may have) COVID-19:

• Follow any instructions given to you by your healthcare provider regarding treatment and isolation requirements.
• Cooperate with public health officials if you are contacted for contact-tracing purposes.
• Notify your supervisor and/or Human Resources about your illness per Drew policies.

Please notify HR at humres@drew.edu if you have tested positive for COVID-19.

The University also is committed to supporting employees who are at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. For those employees who are designated as “C” for campus access and believe they may be at higher risk and are unable to work on campus, the University will make every effort to consider a flexible solution on an evolving basis. The general categories associated with higher risk include, but are not limited to, persons 65 or older and persons of all ages with underlying medical conditions. For a complete list, you may review the CDC guidelines. If you are an employee who wishes to identify as a person with a disability or medical condition, in order to request an accommodation, you may do so by voluntarily notifying the Office of Human Resources through the COVID-19 faculty/staff accommodation request form. As noted on the form, information related to accommodation requests is confidential and will not be placed in your employee record or shared with supervisors without your approval.

If a current employee is unable to work because they need to care for their child(dren) and/or a family member diagnosed with COVID-19, the employee can use leave benefits available through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). For more information, please contact Human Resources.

All members of the Drew community will pick up their mail and packages from Mail Services. Mail will not be delivered to individual offices. If assistance is needed with packages, please contact Kevin Healy at khealy@drew.edu.

Individual offices will be cleaned monthly by our contracted cleaning company. In between these cleanings, it is the responsibility of the individual employee to wipe down their office space using University-provided disinfecting wipes and to remove all trash and recycling to common area bins. Office suites will have a communal trash area where all trash and recycling should be deposited for daily pick-up. Shared office bathrooms as well as common areas will be disinfected daily. Please contact Facilities if there is a problem in your office that requires additional cleaning.

First ask your supervisor if you may take equipment home. Then email UT@drew.edu to notify them that you intend to remove any tech equipment. They will follow up with you regarding details such as cables, network connectivity, etc. Please take pictures of the computer and cables prior to unplugging anything. For those who have Windows desktops, while still on campus, you should turn on the desktop, login, and open all Microsoft Office products you intend to use (e.g. Word, Excel). This will ensure that all updates are installed and that a 180-day “clock” starts with a fresh 180 days for Office to continue to work. Once those steps are followed, you may proceed with taking the equipment home. As a reminder, Drew technology is to be used exclusively by the employee, not anyone else. Additional questions can be directed to helpdesk@drew.edu.

Ask your supervisor if you may purchase the supplies. The supervisor will be responsible for ensuring budget funds are available. Once approval is received, submit your order using the online methods available for ordering. Procurement Services has implemented an online ordering tool for Staples and Amazon to facilitate the purchase of routine supplies. Information can be found on the Procurement website under the “How To” guides.

Dial *67 before you dial the phone number. That will block your phone number from appearing on Caller ID.

Shared University vehicles and golf carts must be cleaned and disinfected after each use or regularly between shifts. When possible, employees will utilize the same vehicle throughout the working shift, and the vehicle will not contain more than one individual. In the event two individuals (at a maximum) need to share the vehicle, windows will be opened to increase ventilation, and face coverings must be worn.

Yes, student workers can be hired for virtual work and on-campus work for departments that will still be having a presence on campus. Priority for student employment must be with those students who have Federal Work Study or international students with financial need.

Yes, as long as you have work that students can complete remotely and you can monitor their hours.

No. Students must be enrolled for a term in order to be able to work on campus during that term.

For faculty please review this page for resources.

For staff please review this page for resources.