- COVID-19 Information
- COVID-19 Information
LSA Students: Report your illness here
LSA Employees: Call Occupational Health Services at (734)764-8021 if diagnosed with COVID-19.
COVID-19 dashboard: View campus data and informational updates on cases, testing and quarantine and isolation housing
"What to do if": Psychology Dept. COVID Resource and FAQs
Reporting COVID-19 Health and Safety Compliance Concerns: The university has set up a COVID-19 Concerns Reporting Line (734-647-3000) that allows the community to report public health concerns. Additionally, if you have an LSA-specific question or concern about compliance with COVID-19 health and safety procedures (e.g., use of face coverings, social distancing, cleaning procedures), you may report it anonymously through the LSA COVID-19 reporting tool.
Information for Instructors
Please contact SAA (psych.saa@umich.edu) with any additional questions or concerns.
Mask Policy: View the University’s current mask policy here.
What happens if a student has symptoms of an upper respiratory infection or COVID-19: Students who have symptoms of an upper respiratory infection or COVID-19 should obtain a COVID-19 test. Students can obtain a test through UHS here. U-M’s Environment Health and Safety unit will continue to reach out directly to those identified as close contacts through case investigation and will provide information on next steps.
Instructors should remind students at the beginning of class (as well as on the syllabus and canvas course page) that if they are feeling ill they should stay home out of consideration for others and also remind them of the class accommodations for ill/absent students. The instructor should not confront the student during class time, but might be able to provide the same information to the individual, while showing concern for the student's health, discreetly during a class break or after class.
COVID-19 Testing Scenarios: A guide on available testing options.
COVID-19 in the Classroom: What happens when a student in your class tests positive?
What should faculty or staff do if a student discloses that they have tested positive?
Accommodations: Services for Students with Disabilities has a new website and process for notifying faculty directly of student accommodations. These will no longer come through the student. View Accomodations at this link. Moving from in person to remote learning is decided on a case by case, as needed basis. Students wanting to apply for an exception must go through SSD for approval. Instructions are found at this link.
Aditional Guidance from LSA:
Provide flexibility around attendance: Flexibility around attendance remains a very high priority. In particular, students cannot have their grade reduced for failing to attend class when ill or quarantining. We do expect students to continue to meet other course requirements (readings, assignments, exams), with reasonable illness accommodations. Course policies can be a powerful tool for flexibility as well. Policies such as allowing students to select ten of twelve weekly discussion posts, dropping the lowest of four exam grades, or offering students choice in modes and timing of evaluations can allow them to meet course requirements even if they need to miss class for some period.
Provide access to recorded class meetings if possible: Almost all LSA classrooms are now equipped with Lecture Capture technology. After a simple setup process detailed on the website, Lecture Capture can automatically generate recordings of each class period and post them to the course Canvas site. Providing students with access to a recording of class meetings gives all students a chance to review information presented in a class after it happened. It also provides essential support for any student who missed class for any reason: illness or quarantine, travel for university sponsored activities like athletics, job interviews, and more. We encourage all instructors to enable Lecture Capture for their classes.
Make out-of-class support accessible: We ask all instructors to make outside-of-class support as accessible as possible. This may include conducting some office hours online, recording in-person and online exam review sessions, offering an online course discussion forum, and more. Lecture Capture tools may make this easier to do.
Communicate expectations regularly: During remote learning, many instructors established routines of sharing weekly updates for students, usually by email. These might include reminders of recommended activities and upcoming due dates, along with brief reflections on the past week. Students found these very helpful, especially in large classes, and would appreciate seeing this practice continue.
Information for Students
LSA Students: Report Your Illness
LSA Students: Direct your general COVID-19 questions to LSA here: lsa-covid-help@umich.edu
Students with Disabilities
- Access to Remote Instruction for Students and Faculty with Disabilities
- Information for students with disabilities
Learning & Technology Resources
- LSA has opened a number of classrooms and stations for students to reserve. To reserve a space, please visit studyspaces.umich.edu.
- Some classrooms can also be reserved for instructional purposes.
- Some classrooms can also be reserved for instructional purposes.
- How to Adjust Your Study Habits during COVID
- LSA Student Self-Help & Resources for Technology
- IT Tips for Learning and Studying Remotely
- Public computing sites - available on campus and in residence halls
- Low cost Windows 10 laptop or computer - if you qualify for Comcast "Internet Essentials," you can purchase a Windows 10 laptop or computer for $149.99 + tax
- For students in need of internet access, here is a listing of national internet providers with free or significantly discounted access. There are also MCard discounts that you can get with various cell phone providers. See more at the University of Michigan Finance Page.
- For getting connected outside Ann Arbor: anyone with a uniqname and password can access eduRoam networks, worldwide.
- Need a laptop or iPad to attend class? IT has them available for loan on a first come first served basis. Visit their website for more information, or call 734.615.0100 to set up an appointment.
- Contact Tech Support
Financial Assistance
- Office of the Provost - comprehensive list of financial resources for students
- Grad Students who are facing financial hurdles, please contact the Rackham Resolution Office for potential emergency funding
Loss of Employment
- Student Employment Office for work study students
- Michigan unemployment
International & Undocumented Students
Food Resources
- Maize & Blue Cupboard - free food distributions for members of the UM community
- Food Gatherers - find help
Grading Policies
- Winter 2020 Grading FAQ (Grad & Undergrad)
- 2020-2021 Undergraduate Grading FAQ
- 2021-2022 Undergraduate Grading FAQ
Mental Health Information
- CAPS offers a number of mental health options, online and in-person.
- Faculty and Staff Counseling and Consultation Office (FASCCO) FASCCO remains open and available to provide support to U-M faculty and staff.
- The National Child Traumatic Stress Network provides a factsheet with details on how to talk with families/children about COVID-19.
- Need help relaxing? These videos from MHealthy guide you through simple actions you can take.
- MHealthy Guide to Well-Being During the COVID19 Pandemic
- Helpful Tips for Managing Coronavirus Anxiety
- Staying Psychologically Sound In Light Of Health Concerns From Coronavirus - Dr. Patricia Deldin about what to expect and ways to cope in light of those emotions most everyone is experiencing.
- American Psychological Association Resources
- Don’t Go Down a Coronavirus Anxiety Spiral - Dr. Ethan Kross explains why the coronavirus is uniquely stressful, and what you can do to relieve your worries, while still keeping you and your family safe.
- Mood Lifters Meetings
- Coping with the coronavirus
- Coping with social isolation and quarantine
- Coping with the coronavirus
- Shelter in Love Series: self-care and change management relevant to the current pandemic.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Covid Supports
- Steve Fund report on maintaining mental health
Supporting our Diverse Community
STAY INFORMED ABOUT BIAS & DISCRIMINATION IN RELATION TO COVID19
It is important that we all stay informed about the ways that the COVID-19 health crisis differentially impacts various communities and various members of our community. Below are articles that may help to highlight some important areas of concern:
Impact of COVID-19 planning for DACA Students
- Page, K. R., et al. (March 29, 2020). Undocumented U.S. Immigrants and Covid-19. New England Journal of Medicine.
Impact of COVID-19 on low-income immigrant families
- CDC - Reducing Stigma
- Surviving Racism Amidst Covid-19
- COVID-19 - Racial Equity & Social Justice Resources
COMBATTING BIAS, REPORTING DISCRIMINATION, AND BEING AN ALLY
The Asian Pacific Planning and Policy Council (A3PCON) reports that as of March 27, 2020 there have been more than 750 racially biased attacks against Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the US. These attacks have come in relation to the Covid19 health crisis. As a department, we extend our support to the AAPI community and to all individuals and families who are especially vulnerable during this time.
- DEI Learning: COVID-19 and beyond
- American Psychological Association statement on “Combatting Bias and Stigma Related to Covid 19.”
- Reporting discrimination against AAPI individuals during COVID19 crisis - if you have experienced or witnessed acts of discrimination or aggression of AAPI individuals we encourage you to report these incidents to us and to A3PCON.
- Being an ally - it is often difficult to know how to be an effective ally for people experiencing bias. This website provides ideas on how to be an effective ally.
Community Outreach Opportunities
Washtenaw County
- Connect2Community - This portal developed by the Ginsberg Center helps U-M community members access a collection of continually-updated and emergent community-identified needs and opportunities.
- Food Gatherers: donate funds, donate food, donate Lunches with Love, volunteer.
- GoFundMe to Support Undocumented Families in SE Michigan
- The Washtenaw County Medical Reserve Corps is looking for medical and non-medical volunteers 18 and older. Those interested can learn more.
- American Red Cross - Healthy individuals are needed to donate now to help patients counting on lifesaving blood. Learn more here.
- Meal Train: Organize a Meal Train for the Essential Workers in your Community
- Volunteeer Michigan - The Michigan Community Service Commission is connecting volunteers to needs by working with state level networks and associations in helping with the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Undergraduate Student Need-based Scholarships
- Graduate Student Emergency Fund
- Staff Hardship Emergency Fund