COVID-19 Programs and Announcements

Colorado State University Global is closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and we are abiding by guidance from public health experts as the situation continues to evolve. Our utmost priority is keeping the CSU Global community safe.

As a fully online university, CSU Global is here to support modern learners around the world. All courses and term starts will continue on their regular schedule. Students, faculty, and staff should contact the university immediately if they have been impacted by COVID-19 and need individual support.

RESOURCES AND SUPPORT

Training in Online Education (FREE, Non-Credit)

For New Online Learners — CSU Global offered a free webinar on How to be a Successful Online Student for students who are experiencing remote learning for the first time.
For K-12 Teachers and Instructors — Our free Best Practices for K-12 Online Teaching course is available for teachers across the nation who are teaching in an online environment for the first time.
For Higher Education Instructors — Our Virtual Classroom and University Design for Adult Learning introductory course explores the differences in teaching online versus in person.
For All Educators and Administrators — Our Introduction to Instructional Design course provides basic concepts, theory and practical application of instructional design.

Training in Online Education (Paid, Non-Credit)

CSU Global is now offering a self-enroll or facilitated course in Online Teaching for Adult Learners. This course is designed to teach engagement techniques for all types of online learning and development.

Policy and Support Initiatives

The university has updated its policy to accept transfer credit for Passing (P) and Satisfactory (S) grades earned during the Spring 2020 and Summer 2020 terms from other state institutions (including 4-year and community colleges).
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A temporary admissions policy is available for graduating high school seniors who are unable to complete their ACT/SAT due to COVID-19.
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Challenges around COVID-19 have left many students wondering how to finance their education. Current and prospective students should contact the university to learn more about available financing options.
Visit our Financial Option page for more information.
Dual Enrollment opportunities for school districts and individual high school students who wish to earn collegiate credit through gTPathways-approved General Education courses in Colorado prior to completing their high school diploma.
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The university has joined Acadeum's Course Recovery Consortium to provide students at other institutions with online access to courses currently unavailable at their home institution due to COVID-19.
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STUDENT, STAFF, AND FACULTY

Please note that CSU Global's office in Aurora may have shorter hours until further notice. Call prior to visiting please.

Click the following links for additional COVID-19 resources and information:

CSU Global knowledge sharing about online education is in the news:

In Forbes magazine, CSU Global President Dr. Becky Takeda-Tinker shares her thoughts on how the recent and emergency shift to remote learning could impact students moving forward.

In the Chronicle of Higher Education, Dr. Heather Taft, Lead Faculty at CSU Global, shares how to quickly move a lab course online while still meeting learning objectives.

In a webinar with EBSCO, CSU Global Director of Library Services Jeffrey Wahl presents tips for librarians on how to work remotely and support students and institutions as they move online.

CSU Global spoke with Bridget Burns of University Innovation Alliance to discuss best practices for creating and planning virtual commencement ceremonies, a service we’ve provided to our students since 2018.

The EvoLLLution, an online newspaper for the nontraditional higher education community, recently interviewed CSU Global President Dr. Becky Takeda-Tinker and AVP of Marketing & Engagement Andy Dixon on how COVID-19 is affecting online education.

PUBLIC COVID-19 RESOURCES

Learn more about current guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
Contact your local public health agency for the most up-to-date information in your area.
Please see the Colorado Department of Higher Education’s guidance as well.

STUDENT-SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Students should log in at portal.csuglobal.edu for the most up-to-date information.
Please contact your Student Success Counselor for any assistance, or work with your instructors if you have concerns about meeting course-specific deadlines.
Espyr is CSU Global’s free Student Assistance Program. They are available 24/7/365 to assist students with referral services or counseling. Please contact your Student Success Counselor, or check your student email for the password to access this program by phone at 866-734-5890 or online at espyr.com.
If you’re experiencing financial hardship related to COVID-19 (i.e. change in employment or financial status), contact your Student Success Counselor to discuss alternative options.
Commencement Update
We invite you to participate in the Spring 2022 Commencement ceremony, on June 4, 2022, which will be held as an online-only event. For more information, visit csuglobal.edu/commencement.

CARES Act Relief Aid

The Department of Education has allocated approximately $12 billion for assistance to colleges and universities, as well as their students, who have been affected by COVID-19. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Financial Aid Department at (855) 212-6700 or email financialaid@csuglobal.edu.

Institutional Loans

Students may request that their Institutional Loan be placed into a temporary suspension status with UNISA and CSU Global, which will suspend payments and interest between April 1, 2020, and September 30, 2020. Students who reach out to either UNISA or to CSU Global will be directed to the Financial Aid Advising team to discuss their current situation. The student will then be directed to provide relevant documentation to support their suspension request as well to complete the FA - Institutional Loan Suspension Request Form. Students who are approved for a suspension will receive a suspension through September 30, 2020. This option will be offered to students with in-school payments and students who are out of school and in a standard repayment plan. Students must also provide proof from their HR department (or other official means) that the student has been furloughed, laid off, or otherwise had their standard work hours curtailed due to COVID-19. Documentation of a layoff or loss of job can include unemployment documentation from their local or state unemployment office.

STAFF-SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Staff should log in portal.csuglobal.edu for the most up-to-date information related to COVID-19.
Information on employee leave and sick time requirements enacted with the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (effective April 1, 2020) is available within the staff portal.

FACULTY-SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Faculty should log in at portal.csuglobal.edu for the most up-to-date information related to COVID-19.
Please contact your Program Director, mentor, or the academic leadership team with any questions to assist your ability to achieve your educational commitment to the university or to your students.

COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION

SPRING 2022 COMMENCEMENT

Saturday, June 4, 2022
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. MT via livestream

The Spring 2022 Commencement ceremony will be a completely virtual event – a wonderful opportunity to celebrate with your friends and family from the comfort of home. You'll have your photo and personal statement/thank you displayed (if provided), have your name read, and enjoy speeches and recognition from university faculty and leadership! Students who wish to participate in the June 4 ceremony can register in their Student Portal starting March 1, 2022, and must be done by April 29, 2022. For more information, visit csuglobal.edu/commencement.

Quarterly Reporting

HEERF Quarterly Reporting - FY21 Q4 - 06.30.2021.pdf

HEERF Quarterly Reporting - FY22 Q1 - 09.30.2021.pdf

COVID-19 SUPPORT

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