LSU Coronavirus Updates & Information

LSU administration is working closely with local, state, and federal health officials to monitor the developments related to the Novel Coronavirus, known as COVID-19. 

LSU will continue to closely follow all developments related to the Novel Coronavirus and will keep the campus community apprised of any major changes in the situation.

Faculty and Staff Information

LSU has prepared resources to guide faculty and staff on how to convert their face-to-face classes for online delivery and on working remotely.

• Faculty Guide to Geaux Online

• Employee Remote Work Resources & Webinars

• LSU Employee Hub

• Guidelines for Working Remotely

• Faculty Research Continuity Planning

• Faculty and staff who do not have access to a computer, laptop, etc. at home may bring their equipment home. You must fill out this form and take photos of the equipment with the ID number. Please submit the form and pictures to your unit’s asset custodian.  Request for Off-Campus/Home Storage of Equipment. 
• Unemployment Insurance related to COVID-19
• Please join us for an LSU Faculty Webinar on Thursday, March 26, either at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m., to discuss the latest updates on the COVID-19 situation and its impact on LSU as well as preparation for virtual operations.
• The FBI has seen an increase in fraudulent schemes related to the coronavirus pandemic. Please review these tips to keep your information secure. 

Updates

• Update Remote Work Plans by 5 p.m. March 24
  From: LSU Emergency Operations Center
  To: LSU Faculty
  March 23, 2020; 8:30 p.m.
  
  
• Research Closure
  From: Office of Academic Affairs
  To: LSU Research Community
  March 23, 2020; 1:45 p.m.
• Assessment Options
  From: Office of Academic Affairs
  To: LSU Faculty
  March 23, 2020; 10:00 a.m.
• Message from the President
  From: President Galligan
  To: LSU Community
  March 22, 2020; 6:00 p.m.
  
  
• Campus Buildings Locked Beginning March 19
  From: LSU Administration
  To: LSU Faculty and Staff
  March 18, 2020; 6:10 p.m.
• Remote Working Plans
  From: LSU Administration
  To: LSU Community
  March 16, 2020; 2:33 p.m.

• Continuity of Operations Plans
  From: LSU Administration
  To: LSU Community
  March 16, 2020; 9:45 a.m.

• HR Updates for Employees
  From: LSU Administration
  To: LSU Community
  March 13, 2020; 5:30 p.m.

• UREC Closed Beginning March 14
  From: LSU Administration
  To: LSU Community
  March 13, 2020; 3:30 p.m.
• LSU Events Canceled Immediately
  From: LSU Administration
  To: LSU Community
  March 13, 2020; 11:30 a.m.
• Coronavirus Update
  From: Interim President Tom Galligan
  To: LSU Community
  March 12, 2020; 4:00 p.m.
• Message Regarding Coronavirus
  From: LSU Administration
  To: LSU Community
  March 11, 2020; 1:50 p.m.
• Getting Coronavirus Updates
  From: LSU Administration
  To: LSU Community
  March 9, 2020
• Digital Resources for Continuity of Instruction
  From: Matt Lee, 

  Vice Provost for Academic Programs & Support Services, Office of Academic Affairs
  March 7, 2020

• International Travel Restrictions due to COVID-19 Outbreak
  From: LSU Administration
  To: LSU Community
  March 6, 2020
• Coronavirus Update from President Galligan
  From: President Galligan
  To: LSU Community
  March 6, 2020
• Message Regarding the Novel Coronavirus
  From: LSU Administration
  February 29, 2020
• Message Regarding the Novel Coronavirus
  From LSU Administration
  January 29, 2020