|
Thank you for your attentiveness to all of our communications to date. This unprecedented situation has caused information to flow rapidly, and we appreciate your flexibility as we work to ensure a safe community for students remaining on campus.
In order for our community to remain successful during this challenging time, we must continue to work together. Please join us as partners by following the policies and guidelines outlined below to ensure your safety and that of your fellow 'Canes.
In addition to the information below, all Housing and Residential Life policies, as well as those outlined in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook, remain in effect.
|
|
|
services and support
|
|
As of March 25, 2020, the residential areas will no longer receive mail and packages until further notice.
Food Deliveries: Couriers will not be permitted to enter the building and students should retrieve these orders outside. Students are strongly encouraged to practice protective measures, including social distancing, when interacting with these couriers.
Packages: you must make arrangements to have packages delivered to The UPS Store located across the street from the University. You must contact the store directly (store2232@theupsstore.com or 305-667-2181) to let them know you will be receiving a package. A $10 per package fee will be charged by The UPS Store, and the package can be held for up to 7 days.
After contacting them, the following mailing address will need to be used:
ATTN: HOLD FOR UM STUDENT
[Student Name]
1172 S Dixie Hwy
Coral Gables, Florida 33146
Paper Mail: all campus mail will be routed to the Hibiscus Carrier Annex Post Office (Phone: 305-529-4538) for students to pick up their mail. Students should still address mail to their on-campus address, but mail must be picked up from the Hibiscus Carrier Annex Post Office located at 3500 S Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, Florida 33146. Per USPS policy, students will have 10 days to pick up their mail from this location before it is returned to the sender.
If you have questions about mail or packages in transit, please contact the courier directly. If you have questions about mail or packages that were already delivered to your residential area, please contact housing@miami.edu.
|
|
|
|
Only students with approved exception requests can continue living on campus. Entry into the residential areas is limited to approved residents and authorized University personnel.
|
|
|
|
Consistent with the Coral Gables "Safer at Home" emergency order, Residents are strongly encouraged to remain on campus until further notice. Leaving campus should be limited to grocery shopping, doctor’s and pharmacy visits, and other essential needs that can only be fulfilled by going off-campus.
|
|
|
|
Unless the visitor is an approved resident living on campus, guests are prohibited from visiting the residential areas during this time. Please do not hold the doors open to allow others to enter into the building. Approved residents and University personnel have Cane Card access to the buildings.
|
|
|
|
Students are strongly encouraged to practice appropriate social distancing measures, use hand sanitizer, and frequently washing their hands. In an effort to promote these guidelines, large gatherings are prohibited and gatherings of more than five people are strongly discouraged.
|
|
|
|
Takeout meal service continues to be provided at the Mahoney-Pearson Dining Hall. For the latest updates and hours, please visit dineoncampus.com/miami. All students are encouraged to maintain food, snacks, and beverages for individual consumption.
|
|
|
|
Students with non-clinical concerns about COVID-19 can contact Student Health at studenthealth@miami.edu. Students with clinical concerns can call Student Health at 305-284-9100. Until further notice, all care at Student Health will be appointment only and all visits will be via telehealth. If needed, telehealth visits will be followed by in-person care. Telehealth appointments can be scheduled at mystudenthealth.miami.edu.
|
|
|
|
|
Join the UMiami on Campus Groupme to connect with other students remaining on campus, including RAs. The Groupme will update you on upcoming virtual programs and opportunities.
|
|
|
|
We continue to strongly encourage all students that are able to return home to do so. If you are now planning to leave campus housing, please complete a virtual check-out at miami.edu/housing once you have moved out.
|
|
|
|
Please contact us if need assistance at any time.
- Eaton, Hecht, & Stanford: 305-284-2188
- Mahoney & Pearson: 305-284-4211
- University Village: 305-284-3680
Staff is available 24/7 to assist and support residents. Additionally, virtual opportunities will be provided to connect with fellow ‘Canes also residing on campus.
|
|
|
|
