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Seton Hall will pivot to in-person classes following Governor’s executive order

By Nicholas Kerr | August 14

Seton Hall University announced on Friday that it would proceed with in-person instruction on its South Orange campus this fall beginning on August 31. The announcement follows an executive order issued by N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday which allows for colleges and universities in the state to proceed with their restart plans filed with the state despite not entering Stage Three of its economic reopening.

Some resident students will be required to quarantine upon arrival to campus regardless of COVID-19 test results, University says

By Nicholas Kerr | August 14

Resident students who are coming from one of the 33 states and U.S. territories on New Jersey’s 14-day quarantine travel advisory list will be required to quarantine even if they test negative for the coronavirus upon arriving on campus, according to a new FAQ posted by the University.

Seton Hall will offer a 'free ninth semester' to incoming freshmen

By Nicholas Kerr | August 12

Seton Hall announced that it would offer a "free ninth semester" to some freshmen students enrolling in the fall 2020 semester last week. The announcement came just days after the School announced that it would walk back its plan to begin the semester in-person as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, citing New Jersey’s failure to enter Stage Three of its economic reopening.

Governor Murphy signs executive order allowing in-person instruction for the fall

By Daniel O'Connor | August 12

N.J. schools and colleges will be allowed to open for in-person instruction despite the state not moving into Stage 3 of its reopening process, according to a series of tweets from Governor Phil Murphy on Wednesday.

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University closes Complex residence halls in late night announcement

By Daniel O'Connor | August 8

The University announced late Friday night in an email to students the closure of Serra, Neumann, and Cabrini residence halls for the fall 2020 semester, along with other adjustments to its reopening plan.

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Seton Hall delays in-person classes for fall, will pivot to remote learning

By Nicholas Kerr | August 6

Seton Hall University announced on Thursday that it would shift its primary mode of course delivery online for the beginning of the fall semester, citing New Jersey's recent slowdown of its three-stage reopening plan.

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Millions without power across state as Isaias batters New Jersey

By Nicholas Kerr | August 4

Tropical Storm Isaias made landfall in New Jersey this afternoon, leaving nearly 1.3 million people without power statewide, according to a power outage map that tracks the state’s major utility companies.

Seton Hall files motion to dismiss tuition refund suit

By Nicholas Kerr | August 3

Lawyers representing Seton Hall University made a motion on Monday to dismiss a class action tuition refund lawsuit filed against it by former University student Samuel Schoening, which was filed back in May.

Seton Hall becomes test-optional for 2021 applicants

By Genevieve Krupcheck | August 3

Seton Hall will not require applicants for the fall 2021 semester to submit standardized test scores, such as the SAT and ACT the University’s Office of Admissions announced last Monday.

New study finds symptom-based COVID-19 screening at colleges “not sufficient” to contain an outbreak on college campuses

By Nicholas Kerr | July 31

Universities may be able to reopen their doors safely for the fall 2020 semester if they test their student populations every two days for the coronavirus, according to a new study published Friday in the in the Journal of the American Medical Association Open Network.

Rowan University to cut tuition by 10% in response to pandemic

By Nicholas Kerr | July 28

Rowan University announced on Saturday that it would slash its tuition by 10% for the upcoming academic year in an attempt to assist students who may be struggling financially as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Student Services hosts criminal justice panel amid protests against police violence

By Daniel O'Connor | July 27

Student Services hosted a virtual “panel on policing” on Tuesday to discuss issues of criminal justice, equality and engagement in the Seton Hall community and beyond.

State confirms Seton Hall’s hybrid restart plan as other colleges backtrack

By Daniel O'Connor | July 25

Seton Hall’s Re-opening Operations Team (ROOT) announced Friday that New Jersey has confirmed its restart plan, a draft of which was published by The Setonian on July 14.

University announces new mandatory quarantine, COVID-19 testing requirements for student body

By Daniel O'Connor | July 17

Dual emails from Student Services and the Re-Opening Operations Team (ROOT) announced new guidelines Friday for students returning to campus, outlining quarantine and testing requirements for residents, non-residents, and international students.

New Jersey released details of the University's restart plan. Here is what is inside.

By Daniel O'Connor | July 14

Seton Hall's 67-page restart plan was released on Tuesday after being submitted to the state of New Jersey and being obtained by The Setonian on Monday following an Open Public Record Act request. The document contained the most robust explanation of the University's plan to implement its Hybrid Flexible educational model yet, detailing how the University would operate in various different categories, including:

Exclusive: Details of the University’s COVID-19 restart plan revealed in draft filed with the state of New Jersey

By Nicholas Kerr | July 14

Seton Hall’s in-person fall 2020 semester will be contingent on New Jersey’s ability to “safely enter Stage Three” of its reopening, according to a draft of the University’s restart plan submitted to the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education on July 2.

Seton Hall signs on to amicus brief in Harvard suit opposing deportation of international students

By Daniel O'Connor | July 10

Seton Hall announced on Friday that it signed on to an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit by Harvard opposing new Department of Homeland Security guidelines that would require international students to leave the country if their institutions plan for an all-online fall semester.

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Seton Hall announces intention to file fall reopening plan with state 'as early as next week'

By Nicholas Kerr | June 26

Seton Hall’s newly established Re-Opening Operations Team, or ROOT, announced on Friday that it would submit its full reopening plan to the state for approval “as early as next week,” marking the latest signal that the University is moving closer to announcing its full plan for a fall 2020 return.

Seton Hall students circulate petition against tuition hike

By Daniel O'Connor | June 21

Seton Hall students began circulating a new petition on Tuesday calling for a tuition freeze for the 2020-2021 academic year following a June 11 announcement that the university will raise tuition by 3.5% and room and board by 3%. As of press time, the petition has garnered over 1,700 signatures on change.org.

Seton Hall designates Ora Manor as quarantine facility for fall

By Nicholas Kerr | June 17

Seton Hall announced on Wednesday that it would designate Ora Manor, the University’s off-campus apartment located on Valley Street, to serve as an isolation and quarantine facility for resident students in the fall.