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.

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.

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Students
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Faculty

The Remote Learning Taskforce (RLT) has been formed to offer guidance to faculty on appropriate options for providing online education in the event of class disruptions.

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Employee

Information relevant to Daemen Employees and the coronavirus situation is available from Employee Engagement, in collaboration with the Emergency Response Team.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information & Updates

As a leader in health sciences education, Daemen College is utilizing the expertise of its faculty and staff members to closely monitor developments in the rapidly evolving nature of the novel coronavirus.

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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.