July 8, 2020 Update for International Students

Dear International Students,

I am sure that you have been following the recent US federal guidance on international students enrolled in US universities. This guidance specifying which accommodations will be available for F-1 international students taking online classes continues to evolve and we have been following it closely. We also know that you have questions about how these guidelines apply to you and what Loyola is doing to ensure that your educational experience remains what you have come to expect from us—excellent in every respect.

You can rest assured that you will be able to carry out your Loyola studies this coming fall semester, whether through in-person and HyFlex classes on campus or through online classes from abroad. Loyola and our Center of International Education (CIE) will be working with you to determine the exact format that will work best for you and your class schedule for the fall. We remain committed to supporting you academically and personally through every step of your Loyola education.

I want to also assure you that we are closely following the continuing updates on this new guidance. As with any federal guidance, it is important that we look at it carefully and put it into context with Loyola's Fall 2020 Reopening Plan. We expect that over the next few days there will be a clearer understanding of the exact implications of this guidance for your course requirements this fall semester. We will work with each of you to ensure that you are able to continue your education at Loyola to achieve your professional and personal goals.

We will be updating our COVID-19 FAQs on the Loyola website accordingly next week with an overview of what these new accommodations and requirements mean for you as an F-1 international student at Loyola.

We are committed to supporting you by developing course schedules that meet the federal guidance while ensuring that your academic experience remains rigorous, fulfilling and transformative.

With my very best wishes, 

Tanuja Singh, D.B.A.
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs