This website is the official source of information on the COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation for Daemen College. Daemen will provide updates related to the operation of the college here when new information becomes available.
For the most up-to-date information on this rapidly evolving health situation, please refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.
- NY Forward Safety Plan - Daemen College
- This was our original plan for the Fall 2020 Semester and we continue to make revisions as things change
- NY Forward Safety Plan - AWC Fitness Center
- This was our original plan for the Fall 2020 Semester and we continue to make revisions as things change
Daemen College appreciates everyone’s patience during what continues to be an unprecedented and fluid situation. As always, our decisions will continue to be made with the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff in mind.
Visiting Campus?
Daemen College is currently allowing visitors to campus. If you have a business reason for coming to campus, please go to daemen.edu/visitor. Our Residence Halls are following a strict no guest policy at this time.

Students

Hours of Operation
Dining Services
Dining Services adjusted protocols to comply with new guidance from Erie County, including a reduction of table capacity in the Wick Dining Hall. Dining services will remain open for students with some slight modifications.
RIC
The RIC will remain open normal hours for students to use for studying, computer/printer usage, and attending classes remotely. During Finals Week, the RIC will be open 24 hours. Visit the library website for more information on hours of operation after exam week.
Daemen College Bookstore
AWC Fitness Center
- Closed until further notice
Lumsden Gymnasium
- Closed until further notice
Residence Halls
Residence Halls will be open for students who need to remain on campus for the remainder of the semester. However, after finals, the dining hall will be closed. Residential students have received, and will continue to receive, more specific information regarding leaving their belongings, coming back, etc., directly from the Office of Housing and Residence Life. Residence Life will be following up with people who asked to stay to ensure that this is their best option and to make sure they have what they need.
- January 8, 2021 - Vaccine Portal and Quarantine "Test Out"
- November 3, 2020 - Revised out of State Travel Policy
- Fall 2020 In-Person Schedule Information
- Community Update 8-19-20 Campus Testing, Positive Case
- Updated Travel Policy 8/6/2020
- Out of State Travel 7/15/20
- NYS Forward Safety Plan - Daemen College
- REVISED Visiting Campus Policy
- Recent Travel Advisory
- Returning to Work on Campus Message to All Employees
- Federal COVID-19 Stimulus Award Update
- RIC Finals Week Hrs
- April 23, 2020 - AWC Membership
- April 16, 2020 - SCUC Grading Option
- April 16, 2020 - RIC Operation Project
- April 15, 2020 - Mailroom Update
- April 8, 2020 - Zoom Security Settings
- April 7, 2020 - Working from Home Security and Safety Guidelines
- April 1, 2020 - Residence Life Message
- March 25, 2020 - Letter to Campus about Commencement
- March 21, 2020 - Updated Hours of Operation
- March 19, 2020 - Student Support Services
- March 19, 2020 - Residence Life Refunds Credits
- March 14, 2020 - Communication from Residence Life - Restriction of Visitors
- March 13, 2020 - Letter to Service Learning Students
- March 13, 2020 - Letter to Service Learning Instructors
- March 13, 2020 - Letter to Service Learning Site Supervisors
- March 13, 2020 - Commencement Fair and Commencement
- March 11, 2020 - Statement to Campus from Dr. Nayor
- March 10, 2020 - Statement on Remote Learning to Local News Media
- March 2, 2020 - Coronavirus & Spring Break Travel
- January 29, 2020 - Campus Health & Wellness Update