- Info Covid
- Coronavirus - Info Studenti
Coronavirus 'Phase Three' - Info for Students
Latest updates from the University of VeronaInformation for students
The University has ensured that all students can continue and complete their studies, take part in their graduation sessions, and take their exams.
LECTURES AND EXAMS
Please find below the current arrangements for each type of degree programme, or course, that will be in force until further notice:
Bachelor’s degrees
- Year 1: blended learning, including recorded lectures;
- Year 2 and 3: Distance Learning. Blended learning may also apply, based on the available room capacity and teaching requirements;
- laboratories and practicals: on-site activities. These may be recorded where practically feasible.
Master’s degrees:
- Year 1 and 2: blended learning, including recorded lectures;
- laboratories and practicals: on-site activities. These may be recorded where practically feasible.
Single cycle/Combined Bachelor+Master’s degrees
- Students in all years of study: either Distance or blended learning, depending on each degree programme, based on decision of the relevant Teaching Committee;
- laboratories and practicals: on-site activities. These may be recorded where practically feasible.
Professional Master’s programmes, advanced and professional development courses
- Distance Learning. Blended learning may also apply, depending on the available room capacity and teaching requirements, and based on decision of the University’s Covid-19 Task Force and room availability.
PhD Programmes and Postgraduate Specialisation programmes
- Distance Learning. Blended learning may also apply, depending on the available room capacity and teaching requirements, and based on decision of the University’s Covid-19 Task Force and room availability.
- Health-related Postgraduate Specialisation programmes and internships for the Health and Medical Professions may continue both on-site and remotely, based on the available room capacity. In this case, permission from the University's Covid-19 Task Force is not required.
As regards examinations and graduations/final exams, please see the Update from the University's Covid-19 Task Force of 18 January 2021.
In order to attend in-person lectures, students must book a place in advance via the UNIVR Lezioni app. To find out more, please click here.
Exams may be held on site (in-person exams) for students in all years of study, where the lecturer concerned deems it necessary for learning reasons, and provided that the Covid-19 safety measures are complied with, also in relation to the number of students. In the case of in-person exams, students must be able to take exams at a distance if they provide the responsible lecturer with a valid reason for doing so (please note that only reasons related to Covid-19 may be accepted). In the case of online examinations - both Distance Learning and blended learning - the relevant IT staff must be contacted in advance.
In the case of written in-person exams, the number of students on site must not exceed 50% of the room capacity, and a distance of at least one metre between people must always be maintained. At the end of each exam session, the classroom must be properly sanitised and aired. In case of oral in-person exams, students are only allowed to take oral exams on site one at a time, and by appointment. The room must be aired at the end of each exam, and sanitised at the end of the day. Moreover, it is up to each lecturer to ensure that no gatherings occur near the exam venue. Students coming to the University to take an exam on site must bring and wear their own face mask, and must comply with the health measures established by the University.
Students with disabilities who intend to take part in Office Hours with teaching staff on site, must submit their request in good time to the Inclusion and accessibility Unit. The application should include the details of the user’s needs.
For further information on examination methods, please go to: Online exams.
Students attending lectures or taking exams, or graduation exams, are recommended that they read the relevant privacy notice (“Informazioni integrative sul trattamento dei dati personali per lo svolgimento di attività didattica, esami di profitto, prove finali ed esami di laurea e abilitazione nel periodo di emergenza sanitaria da COVID/19 in modalità telematica”) available here.
COURSES HELD IN BOLZANO
As per Order of the Ministry of Health of 29 January 2021, which reclassified the province of Bolzano as an Orange Area, the ban on in-person lectures and activities has been lifted, and therefore the rules described above for teaching in the second semester will also apply to University of Verona courses held in Bolzano. In the Province of Bolzano, the rules set out in the message of the University’s Covid-19 Task Force of 18 January regarding Orange Areas shall apply.
FIELD TRIPS AND OFF-SITE VISITS
Field trips, off-site visits and guided tours are allowed, if these are part of the student’s curriculum, as in the case of practicals/laboratory activities. When organising these activities, the lecturer concerned must ensure that all Covid-19 public safety measures in force are always complied with. Any plans for field trips, off-site visits and guided tours must be submitted in advance to the University’s Covid-19 Task Force for approval.
LANGUAGE CERTIFICATION EXAMS
For updates and further information on language certification exams at the University Language Centre (CLA), please see: "MODALITÀ DI SVOLGIMENTO PROVE DI CERTIFICAZIONE LINGUISTICA durante l’emergenza COVID-19"
DISSERTATION WORK
Students working on their dissertation can do so on site at the University, provided this has been previously approved by their Supervisor (please fill out the Authorisation form for students).
GRADUATION AND FINAL EXAMS
From March 2021 it will be possible to hold graduation exams (for Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes) and final exams (for PhD programmes, Postgraduate specialisation programmes, Professional Master’s programmes, and advanced courses) on site at the University, as set out in the relevant University’s Guidelines (“Vademecum per l’organizzazione di esami di laurea, esami finali di dottorato, diplomi di specializzazione, esami finali di master e di corsi di perfezionamento”).
The University of Verona will hold a special event in Verona to celebrate all those who graduated at our University during the Covid-19 pandemic, as soon as it is reasonably possible to do so.
CURRICULAR INTERNSHIPS
Curricular internships can be carried out remotely, in person/on site, and in blended mode (online + in person), without specific requirements of working hours to be carried out on-site and remotely, compatibly with the availability of the receiving organisation. This must ensure that spaces on its premises and workplaces are organised in such a way as to minimise the risk of gatherings, and that all organisational preventive and protection measures are taken and adjusted to each specific activity to be carried out, paying particular attention to the needs of people with disabilities.
In the case of internships at the University of Verona, granting access authorisations and ensuring compliance with social distancing and preventive measures will be the responsibility of the lecturer responsible for the internship, in the same way as for scholarship and research grant holders, and PhD students.
It is still valid that, if none of the above methods is feasible, alternative activities shall be allowed, subject to an agreement with the responsible lecturer/tutor, according to what may be provided by the relevant Teaching Committee.
HEALTH-RELATED INTERNSHIPS
Health-related internships can also be carried out remotely: however, interns may be allowed to carry out their internship in person subject to decision taken by the Director of the relevant Degree programme. In the latter case, students will have to express their consent, since they can decide whether to postpone their internship or not.
EXTRACURRICULAR INTERNSHIPS
Extracurricular internships taking place in the Veneto Region can be carried out on site at all receiving organisations whose activities were not suspended pursuant to Prime Ministerial decree of 22 March 2020 and subsequent amendments.
Each receiving organisation must ensure that spaces on its premises and workplaces are organised in such a way as to minimise the risk of gatherings, and that all organisational preventive and protection measures are taken and adjusted to each specific activity to be carried out, paying particular attention to the needs of people with disabilities.
In the workplace, the Protocol regulating measures to tackle and contain the spread of Covid-19 in the workplace, signed on 24 April 2020 by the Italian government and social partners, as well as other protocols signed for specific matters and protocols updating the aforementioned protocols, must be fully complied with (pursuant to letter F of Ordinanza n. 48 del 17.05.2020 del Presidente della Giunta Regionale del Veneto).
MOBILITIES ABROAD FOR PHDS
In the light of the current pandemic epidemiological situation, the University’s Covid-19 Task Force, in agreement with the PhD Office, determines as follows:
- the obligation to carry out study periods and internships at public or private Host Institutions/Organisations abroad, for a period of at least 3 months during the three-year PhD programme, pursuant to Art. 12 of the Regulations of doctoral studies, must be suspended for the entire duration of the pandemic and until new government and university provisions are adopted. During this period, therefore, the mobility period abroad is not compulsory, although it is possible for those who wish to do so, in compliance with all the existing regulations (updated information in this regard can be found at: “Ministero della Salute - Covid-19 – Viaggiatori” and aulss9.veneto.it – Emergenza Coronavirus – ingresso in Italia da paesi esteri;
- it shall be possible to replace the mobility period abroad with online activities organised by international organisations and universities (supporting documents will be requested by the University).
It should also be noted that Ministerial Decree no. 45/2013, which applies to doctoral programmes, does not entail any obligation for PhD students to undertake periods of mobility abroad in order to obtain their qualification.
LAB ACTIVITIES AND PRACTICALS
Access to the University for Lab activities and practicals is subject to approval by the Teaching Committee of each degree programme, which shall set out the relevant procedures: please see web page of your degree programme for updates and details.
STUDENT-WORK SCHEME (150 ORE)
The heads of the University’s Department and Directorates must ensure that the number of employees on site does not exceed 50% of all current employees in any capacity, i.e. teaching staff, technical-administrative staff, language lecturers, PhDs, scholarship and research grant holders, students taking part in a student-work scheme (150 ore), contractors.
ATTENDING UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
Students will be allowed to access University’s administrative and student services offices only in exceptional circumstances - by appointment, and always wearing a surgical mask that they will need to bring from home.
TEACHING STAFF OFFICE HOURS
Office hours of lecturers and teaching staff can only be held online, and by appointment. Please contact your lecturer to arrange an online meeting.
STUDY ROOMS AND SPACES
In the second semester, in-person lectures will resume for all students. For this reason, classrooms and study spaces at the University will be made available to all students attending lectures on site. However, these spaces should only be used between lectures, and for study purposes only.
Students will be able to use these spaces on condition that they comply with the following rules:
- they must sit in the alternate seats that are marked out with numbers to ensure ‘social distancing’; chairs must not be moved from their location;
- they keep at least a one-metre distance from others at all times;
- they wear a face mask (preferably a surgical one, without exhalation valve) to cover their mouth and nose;
- they clean their hands frequently;
The use of the Immuni app is highly recommended to enable contact tracing.
In addition:
- eating food and smoking are not allowed at the University;
- no gatherings are permitted at the University.
Please note that study spaces will be closely monitored by staff to ensure compliance with the above rules: anyone in breach will be asked to leave immediately.
STUDENT ORIENTATION
Student orientation activities will continue remotely. For further information please go to: prospective students web page.
UNIVERSITY'S CANTEENS AND CAFETERIAS
Find out more at: ESU Verona.
LIBRARIES
Please go to: https://www.univr.it/en/faq-lamiabibliotecadacasa
ATTENDING UNIVERSITY FACILITIES
Until 15 February 2021, the ban on travel between Regions and Autonomous Provinces is also in force in the Yellow Area, with the exception of those who travel for proven work or health reasons, or serious and compelling reasons. Until 15 February 2021, authorisation will be therefore required from research/dissertation/project Supervisors for those people who do not have an employment relationship with the University (students working on their dissertation, PhDs, scholarship holders, etc.) who reside outside the Region and need to attend the University for reasons other than lectures or examinations (including the need to access university libraries to consult documentation not otherwise available).
Scholarship and Research grant holders, PhD students and staff in any capacity included in the research activities may attend university facilities subject to the written authorisation of the lecturer responsible for the research, who must ensure compliance with the provisions on social distancing and the adoption of preventive measures, also in relation to the presence of TA staff and lecturers. Any authorisation will have to be communicated to the Department Directors, and to the Heads of the Research Centres (to this end, the relevant Authorisation form must be completed and submitted).
Useful documents
- Nuovo modello Autodichiarazione per gli spostamenti editabile
- Dichiarazione Rettore per partecipazione ad attività didattiche in presenza
- Linee guida per l’avvio del nuovo AA 2020/21. Regole per il contenimento dell’epidemia da COVID-19 per studenti e docenti
- Vademecum esami di laurea
- Autodichiarazione Covid-19 Laureando
- Autodichiarazione Covid-19 Accompagnatore di laureando
- Vademecum Eventi e Convegni
- Autocertificazione per eventi e convegni
- Nota del medico competente per lavoratori 'fragili'
- Autodichiarazione DOCENTI per l'accesso ai luoghi di lavoro
- Attending University facilities
- Attending University administrative offices
- Lab activities and practicals
- Study rooms and spaces
- University’s canteens and cafeterias
- University libraries
- Language certification exams (CLA)
- Student-work scheme - 150 ore
- Graduation and final exams
- Lectures and exams
- Student orientation
- Teaching staff Office hours
- Studying abroad
- Dissertation work
- Curricular internships
- Health-related internships
UNIVR STUDENTS ABROAD
Although educational trips have been suspended until the end of the health emergency as a result of the public health measures taken by the Italian government to tackle the pandemic, it is still possible to travel abroad to carry out periods of study or training, provided that these take place within the framework of the international mobility calls for applications issued by the University of Verona. The European Commission, in particular, has stressed the importance of mobility between EU member states and - after the forced interruption in March/April 2020 - has encouraged the resumption of the Erasmus+ programme, as soon as the public health situation allows. Travel outside the European Union and the Erasmus+ Programme is also allowed, but in this regard the situation is much more complex and needs to be considered country by country.
This depends on each Host Institution and the health situation in the destination country. Generally speaking, the mobility period may take place as follows:
- in person/on site: the learning activities take place in the destination country, with the student physically present, or taking part remotely while staying in the destination country;
- blended mobility: the learning activities take place both remotely with the student taking part from home, and on site in the destination country;
- virtual mobility (remotely/online only): the learning activities take place entirely remotely, with the student taking part in the activities from their country of residence without them needing to travel to the destination country in person.
Please check the Info for Students web page regularly for updates on teaching and learning activities at the University of Verona.
Before departure, please check with the Host Institution whether the conditions for mobility are met, whether the conditions in the country of destination are sufficient to ensure the safest possible stay, and whether there are any restrictions for travelers from Italy. It will then be necessary to find out about the regulations in force, any obligations linked to Covid-19 preventive measures (e.g. obligation to be tested before departure and/or undertake a period of quarantine once in the destination country).
We also recommend that you register on the website Dove siamo nel mondo, a service managed by the Unità di Crisi, which is the structure of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation whose task is to assist Italian citizens and protect the national interest in emergency situations abroad. Once at your destination, it is then important to inform the Host Institution of your arrival and the University's International Office in Verona, following the procedures in place for each type of mobility programme.
Information on insurance and health insurance coverage for mobility students can be found in the Handbook for Outgoing Students – Erasmus+ for Study, pag. 8.
Please note that each student may consider taking out a private health and travel policy that provides additional cover for any costs incurred as a result of the Covid-19 health emergency (medical expenses, flight cancellations, unforeseen events, etc.). For more information in this regard, please contact the International Student Union.
If the conditions in the country of destination are such as to prevent you from regularly carrying out your mobility period abroad and attending the scheduled training activities, you can interrupt the mobility and return to Italy. Depending on each Host Institution, it may be possible to continue to attend Distance Learning activities remotely, but to avoid any misunderstandings, please make sure you know these aspects and procedures (e.g. Distance Learning courses and the relevant examination methods) before your mobility.
In any case, you will need to inform the University's International Office well in advance of the intention or need to interrupt your stay abroad, so as to be able to return to Italy in full knowledge of these aspects and those regarding the payment of your mobility grant. Before returning home, in any case, please check the relevant safety guidelines laid down by the Italian Government by filling in the questionnaire available at: https://infocovid.viaggiaresicuri.it/.
Please find below a list of institutional websites where you can find useful information.
- Viaggiare sicuri: this website provides information and guidance on the restrictive measures adopted in each country, together with contact details of the Italian embassies and consulates on site;
- Covid-19 emergency web page by the Mobility and Transport unit - European Commission;
- Dove siamo nel mondo: website on which Italian citizens are recommended to register before departure so that they can be reached in case of emergency;
- List of Italian consulates and embassies abroad (see also: CRUI web page) and Updates and information from Italian consulates and embassies.
- Italian citizens returning from abroad and foreign citizens in Italy - FAQs
- Covid-19 task force of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, tel: +39 06 36225 email: unita.crisi@esteri.it
- FAQs: regularly updated web page of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, following entry into force of the Order of the Ministry of Health of 20/3/2020, the Order of the Ministry of Health and Ministry of the Interior of 22/3/2020, and Prime Ministerial decree (DPCM) of 22 March 2020.
University’s administrative offices are available for students in blended mode, i.e. partly at a distance and partly on site. You can get in touch with them by phone during the usual telephone reception opening hours.
If you specifically need to contact the University's International Office, please call the Office during the telephone reception opening hours (Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 1 pm) or contact them via the Service Desk.