The City University of New York takes the well-being and safety of our students, faculty and staff very seriously. During the pandemic, we all have an obligation to behave in a responsible manner per the guidance approved in your campus’ re-opening plan to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Responsible behavior extends to your off-campus and personal lives, which can affect your ability to transmit the virus on campus, including at a minimum:

• always wearing a mask when on campus and when gathering with other individuals
• maintaining physical distance of at least six feet on campus and when gathering with individuals outside the classrooms and other areas
• limiting the size of on campus gatherings;
• minimizing and limiting the size of events gatherings with other students

Article XV of the CUNY bylaws requires that each student obey policies, regulations, and orders of the University/College. Students are reminded that the Rules and Regulations for the Maintenance of Public order pursuant to article 129a of the education law (“Henderson Rules”) prohibits:

• behaviors that recklessly or intentionally endangers the health of others
• behavior that interferes with the institution’s educational processes.
• failure to comply with the direction of a University official

The University is committed to adhering fully to current and future directives about social encounters from the federal, state and local public health officials.  Any student found in violation of these directives may be subject to discipline under article XV of the CUNY bylaws.

• The 2020-21 New York State Excelsior Scholarship application is now open. As reported by the NYS Higher Education Services Corporation (NYSHESC), the current closure date is August 31^st, 2020.  However, this date is subject to change.  New applicants can submit an application here.  Note: COVID-19 has dramatically reduced state revenues and the processing of new applications is pending on Federal assistance, which has been delayed since April. Excelsior Scholarship awards may be reduced and/or prioritized for current recipients as provided for under the program.
• Students who experience a loss in income based on the COVID-19 pandemic, may qualify for additional federal student assistance.  When completing the FAFSA, a student reports income information from two years prior.  If you have had a loss in income and previously did not qualify for a Federal Pell Grant, you may be eligible for additional funds based on an income adjustment.  Possible circumstances may include unemployment, death of a wage-earner (parent, if dependent; spouse, if independent), divorce, loss of untaxed income (such as child support). A review of your circumstance will require income and substantiating support documentation for the circumstance. Visit your college’s financial aid website for more information.
• As part of the federal government’s CARES Act legislation, eligible CUNY students will automatically receive emergency grants to help cover education-related expenses caused by COVID-19. Eligibility is based on a student’s FAFA on file. If you have not completed your FAFSA, please do so at the FAFSA website today (but no later than June 15). No other action is required to apply for or receive these grants – they will be automatically deposited into the bank accounts of students enrolled in direct deposit and mailed to students who have not enrolled. Please visit here for additional information.
• The U.S. Education Department has paused interest on federally-held student loans such as Direct Loans, PLUS, and Perkins loans, automatically and retroactively to March 13th, 2020. Visit myfedloan.org for more details. If you are experiencing financial hardship, contact your loan servicer for information on deferment or forbearance options.
• Students with private student loans should contact their servicer directly for new financing options that may now be available.
• Federal Work-Study students are allowed to continue working, especially telecommuting where possible. Speak to your supervisor or your college’s Federal Work-Study Coordinator for any questions or issues.
• Nelnet payment plans will see adjustments to their payment schedule. Please check here for more details.
• There are options available if you have experienced a change in your family or financial situation in the current 2019-2020 academic year as well as for 2020-2021. Special circumstances such as income loss, or death of a parent may qualify you for additional Financial Aid. After completing the FAFSA form and/or NYS Aid application listing your school code, contact your college’s financial aid office to discuss available options. A review process and supporting documentation will be required, at the determination of the college financial aid office. All documents can be submitted securely to your college by using the CUNYfirst Student Document Upload tool.
• New York State’s High Education Services Corporation (HESC) has ensured that no HESC state financial aid programs will be disrupted by coronavirus. See NYS HESC’s Guidance on COVID-19 Updates & FAQs for Students and Parents.
• Students are advised to check their CUNYfirst To Do list in Student Center to see if they have outstanding documents required for their financial aid process. In response to COVID-19, students can upload documents using the CUNYfirst Student Document Upload feature.

Dear CUNY Community,

Welcome to the fall 2020 semester and the new academic year. The turbulence and uncertainty of these times add a special significance to the resumption of classes this year: Our students recognize the importance of pushing forward in pursuit of their academic goals, and our faculty, staff and administration stand united in their commitment to allowing that to happen without interruption. CUNY is ready to return.

I have said before that New York City’s recovery from the pandemic goes through CUNY, and that’s as true as ever. This institution remains vital to the lifeblood of the region. We have spent months laying the groundwork to proceed in a manner that safeguards the health and wellbeing of the University community and does not in any way jeopardize or endanger the city’s ongoing recovery efforts.

This letter summarizes the steps we have taken. I ask you to please read it closely, as it outlines several mandatory steps that will be required of all members of the CUNY community who need to come to a campus or office for any reason. To get the most up-to-date information about our COVID-19 response, please continue to visit our coronavirus updates page. Information specifically for students is updated here.

SAFETY FIRST

Safety has been at the center of every decision that we have taken. Our governing consideration is to remain fully operational with the smallest possible number of people on campuses and in offices. Across all colleges, fewer than 2% of the nearly 50,000 course sections for the fall semester will be fully in person, minimizing the need for students and staff to have to travel to our campuses. Services such as food pantries, computer labs, libraries, and child-care centers, will be open to some degree as needed.

We believe this is the safest and most effective way to maintain the academic momentum of our students while safeguarding the health and safety of the entire university community. To ensure the health and safety of those who need to attend an in-person class, no one will be allowed to enter a CUNY campus without first undergoing a health screening (more about this below). Occupancy limits will be applied and enforced in all campus spaces, including classrooms, where there will be a minimum of six feet of distance between seats and instructors and students will be required to wear masks and prohibited from sharing resources between classrooms. Enhanced cleaning protocols will be in place, with campuses undertaking deep cleans of each classroom multiple times per day. Campuses will ensure that there is a remote substitute for any quarantined or high-risk students.

WELLNESS CHECKS

To enable health screening, CUNY has selected the Everbridge Safety Connection Pro/Contact Tracing mobile app. The application is expressly focused on higher education and is designed to create confidence for students, faculty, staff and parents when returning to CUNY colleges and offices. It is also easy to use.

• Starting tomorrow, Aug. 26, students, faculty, staff and visitors planning to come to a CUNY campus or office for any reason or length of time, will be required to use the app to take a Wellness Check Survey prior to entering a campus or building.

The quick survey involves five short questions and is accessible through Everbridge’s health screening app. Please use this Instructional Guide for accessing and using the app. Visitors should use the Visitors’ Guide for instructions. Based on the answers provided, you will receive confirmation on your phone or email that clears you to enter the college or office. Those not cleared to enter will be given additional guidance on what they should do next. Please also review these FAQs if you have a question.

SAFETY ‘MUSTS’

• It is always mandatory for every person to wear a mask while on campus. Please consult the University Guidance on Cloth Face Coverings and additional guidance from the CDC. CUNY continues to make having a sufficient supply of masks and face coverings a top priority. To date, we have procured more than 145,000 masks for distribution to campuses and offices.
• Social distancing and hand washing are as important as ever to stopping the spread of the coronavirus. Take it seriously. Always maintain a physical distance of at least six feet on campus and when gathering with individuals outside the classrooms and other areas. Please remember to wash your hands regularly with soap and water for 20 seconds; use alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap and water are unavailable.

NEED TECH?

With almost all of CUNY’s fall classes being delivered online, it’s crucial for me that students have the right technology in place. We purchased Chromebooks and iPads in the spring to enable students to continue their academic progress online. More recently, we procured thousands of Wi-Fi hotspot devices for student use.

If you are a student and don’t have all the tools you need to start strong, your college may be able to lend you a device and provide you with software for your courses. Tell us your needs today through the CUNY Technology Needs Form.

VIDEO TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES

All employees are required to complete the NYS COVID-19 Response – Return to Work Training before returning on-site. The 12-minute training video, which is housed on Blackboard, provides valuable information about the mandatory Daily Staff Screening Program; who should be tested, and where to get a test; daily work requirements such as social distancing, cleaning/sanitizing, elevator protocol, face coverings and personal hygiene; and mental health information and resources.

CUNY IS READY

There is much that remains uncertain about this new academic year, but the many ways in which our community has come together makes me hopeful that we will be prepared to face any challenge that may arise.

Our faculty and staff have committed time this summer to learning best practices about virtual teaching and working remotely. CUNY raised millions of dollars to expand the Chancellor’s Emergency Fund, created to help students suffering financial hardship because of the pandemic.

We have received millions of dollars more to help fund key CUNY initiatives. Portions of a $10 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will be used to reimagine and expand the University’s programs in Black, race and ethnic studies, and part of the award will expand our CUNY Cultural Corps, a program that provides paid internships and an on-ramp to careers in the city’s arts and cultural sectors.

Speaking of jobs, our promising new partnership with the New York Jobs CEO Council promises to open 25,000 employment opportunities to CUNY students. Other CUNY partners are contributing resources to our 90-day Upskilling Challenge, which equips students with training and in-demand expertise to obtain jobs in the city’s high-growth industries, which are hiring skilled applicants despite the impacts of COVID-19.

I’ve been excited to welcome nine new college presidents or interim leaders to CUNY, accomplished, experienced and diverse leaders who are poised to take their schools to a new level and help write the University’s next chapter.

But the biggest source of my optimism about the fall semester and the 2020-21 school year is you – our students, faculty and staff. Over the course of the past half year, I have seen your remarkable resilience and your refusal to be deterred. I saw how you pulled together in times of crisis; how you helped each other to cope with the effects of debilitating grief and loss. As the city and country grappled with the realities of systemic racism, you stood united to demand meaningful change and showed your resolve to do the hard work that will be needed in the years to come.

I know that the coming year won’t be easy. We continue to mourn the members of our community lost to COVID-19. We are still coming to grips with the many adjustments the pandemic has visited on our society, our University and our lives. We have no choice but to keep going, and I know we will. Together, we’ll make this semester another success, and we will keep looking forward to the day when we can again see each other on our campuses and our Central Office locations. Thanks for remaining patient and flexible. Thanks for being #CUNYstrong.

Sincerely,

Felo

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency and to enable prospective students to effectively plan, CUNY will temporarily suspend the use of standardized admissions testing (e.g., SAT/ACT) in evaluating students for admissions into undergraduate programs.  This temporary special policy is in effect for the Spring 2021, Fall 2021, and Spring 2022 admission cycles only and is consistent with similar policies enacted by colleges and Universities across the State and our Nation. Visit CUNY’s Admissions Office website for more information, and read the full approved resolution below:

THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK – APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL COVID-19 TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF STANDARDIZED TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION:

WHEREAS, On March 13, 2020, in response to the threat presented by the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19, and in an effort to reduce the density of faculty, staff and students on City University of New York (the “University”) campuses, the University announced that, effective on March 19, 2020 all University academic courses would be moved on-line or alternatively to a distance learning modality; and

WHEREAS, On March 20, 2020, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced Executive Order 202.6, or the “New York State PAUSE” Executive Order, a 10-point policy directive, which directed all non-essential businesses statewide to close in-office personnel functions and temporarily ban all non-essential gatherings of individuals of any size for any reason; and

WHEREAS, Notwithstanding the overwhelming success the State of New York and the City of New York have experienced with the recent reduction in the spread of infections and number of deaths resulting from COVID-19, all as a direct result of the efforts made by and the guidelines set out by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s administration, the COVID-19 virus continues to pose a threat to the continuity of business and education; and

WHEREAS, The University’s highest priority is to protect the health and safety of current and prospective students, faculty and staff while creating the conditions for our students to make progress in their academic programs, for our faculty to advance their creative and scholarly activities, and our staff to meet our myriad programmatic goals; and

WHEREAS, Standardized testing agencies are advocating for flexibility around test score requirements given the cancellation of national testing days and uncertainty around future testing administration due to the COVID-19 public health emergency; and

WHEREAS, The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) recently urged institutions to reassess the use of the SAT and ACT admissions exams in light the disruptive effects the COVID-19 public health emergency is having on graduating high school students and academic schedules; and

WHEREAS, A number of universities and colleges across the country have temporarily changed their standardized testing policies for admissions by making the standardized SAT and ACT admissions tests optional or suspending their use for the Fall 2020 academic period due to the inability of many high schools seniors to prepare for such admissions exams as a result of the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 public health emergency; and

WHEREAS, In light of the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency and to enable prospective students to effectively plan, it is imperative that the University communicate its position regarding the use of standardized admissions tests for the Spring 2021, Fall 2021, and Spring 2022 admission cycles; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, That effective immediately, the University will implement a temporary suspension of standardized admissions testing requirements (e.g., SAT/ACT) for undergraduate admissions and will communicate to prospective students that it shall not consider standardized admissions tests in evaluating their applications; and be it further

RESOLVED, That this action will apply for the Spring 2021, Fall 2021, and Spring 2022 admission cycles only and the Chancellor shall take such actions as are reasonable and necessary to give effect to the foregoing while maintaining the University’s commitment to inclusive excellence.

EXPLANATION: By implementing this temporary suspension of the standardized testing requirements for admissions, the University responds to the uncertain and rapidly changing educational situation brought on by the current public health crisis.

“Getting Ready for the Fall” Email from Chancellor Matos Rodríguez on July 10, 2020

Dear CUNY community,

I know the last four months have been challenging, unsettling and heartbreaking in so many ways. I wish I could know what the future will bring, and say with clarity what the upcoming months will look like. I can’t, but regardless of what the Fall looks like, CUNY will be ready for our students in August.

Last night the CUNY Board of Trustees approved a resolution that gives us the most flexibility in making decisions and planning what the Fall semester will look like once New York City enters Phase 4, which signals the start of the reopening for CUNY.

We are preparing for a range of scenarios that combine in-person, virtual and hybrid instructional modalities. Thanks to the diligent work of so many in our system, 48 percent of the Fall 2020 courses that are open for student registration are already scheduled for hybrid or online delivery. We hope to increase this percentage in the weeks ahead in preparation for the start of the semester. I want to acknowledge and thank everyone across our university who has committed endless hours to getting the work done during these extraordinary times.

We are also getting ready to deliver a range of in-person courses and services, provided they meet New York State and University guidelines for re-opening and assuming that New York City enters Phase 4 over the next few weeks, as is the plan.

Those courses are likely to include, among others, those dependent on science labs and professional equipment, theater, performing and studio arts and clinical placements. We seek to physically reopen to the extent possible on-campus student services such as food pantries, child care and counseling centers, computer labs and library services.

We are also devising plans to help our international students in response to the misguided policy announced by Washington earlier this week. The resolution approved by the Board last night also helps us in this matter by providing maximum latitude to offer them some degree of in-person instruction. We will leave no stone unturned to make sure our international students are able to stay and continue their studies at CUNY.

All these future decisions will be guided, first and foremost, by our obligation to protect the health and safety of all students, faculty and staff, along with our commitment to facilitate the maintenance of academic momentum for students. At the same time, we are extending a degree of flexibility to each college to develop plans tailored to the needs of its campus community.

Each CUNY campus has formed a Reopening Committee to develop personalized plans, following guidelines from CUNY Central that are consistent with Governor Cuomo’s Phase 4 blueprint for higher education institutions and subject to final approval from the Office of the Chief Operating Officer.

We have seen other universities announce they will return with in-person instruction for the Fall term only to backtrack and reverse course because of a surge in coronavirus cases, contributing to an already disruptive and confusing climate. We want to avoid these kinds of interruptions.

As we have moved through the early stages of this unprecedented crisis and worked to sustain the day-to-day operations of the nation’s largest urban university system, our community has experienced plenty of heartache. To honor our talented and cherished faculty, staff and students, as well as retirees and alumni who lost their lives to the coronavirus, we have created an “In Memoriam” page on CUNY’s website. We invite you to leave sympathy messages to celebrate and commemorate their lives and contributions.

When it is safe to do so, we will further commemorate their lives with an in-person memorial event. I look forward to that day, as well as to the beginning of the Fall semester — in less than seven weeks — and a point in the future when we will all be able to meet and reflect on the challenges we have overcome and the goals we have accomplished together during this period of adjustment.

I will be in touch with additional details in the near future. In the meantime, please continue to visit cuny.edu/coronavirus. As always, be safe, be well and please be sure to take care of one another.

Sincerely,

Felo

From Chancellor Matos Rodríguez’s April 3, 2020 Email

Just as each of us has been forced to make changes in our personal and work lives to minimize the spread of the coronavirus, the University has had to make difficult but unavoidable decisions to ensure the health and safety of everyone in our community. None has been as heart-wrenching to make as the matter of graduation.

As a lifelong educator, commencement season has always been my favorite time of year, the culmination of a lifetime of hard work and sacrifice. I began my tenure as chancellor last May, just in time to attend six CUNY graduations; as always, I was deeply moved by the excitement and emotion that were on display. So it is with a heavy heart that I announce that commencement ceremonies across the University-system will be postponed.

With all public gatherings currently prohibited and no way to know how long this will continue to be the case, colleges simply cannot begin choosing dates, even if for later than usual, securing venues and taking all the logistical steps that go into planning a successful commencement.

To be clear, this will have no impact on diplomas. At the completion of the spring semester, all degrees will be conferred as scheduled. It will also not impact the official summer start date for our full-time faculty.

We look forward to a future date when we’ll be able to celebrate in person and believe me — that will be an occasion like no other. If any group of graduates deserves a chance to mark its achievements, it is the resilient Class of 2020.

I sincerely regret the impact of these sad circumstances on our students, who have worked so hard, and overcome many obstacles to get to this point. I know this will also come as a disappointment to faculty and family members.

I have spoken to all CUNY presidents and deans, and they are exploring other ways to mark this rite of passage on their campuses. While we know that nothing can replace the pure joy of a commencement ceremony, some schools are considering alternate celebrations that fit their campus community.

I also want to share that after careful consideration and consultation, CUNY’s Summer 2020 course offerings will be exclusively conducted via distance education format. The decision is consistent with New York State Education Department (NYSED) guidance from April 2, 2020, which waives the requirement that specific courses and programs be registered for delivery via distance education. We appreciate the feedback we received from the University Faculty Senate and other academic leaders on this. For staff, current guidance regarding remote work will remain in effect consistent with the New York State on PAUSE executive order. Direction regarding the format of course offerings for Fall 2020 will be provided in the future depending on the COVID-19 emergency time frame, and once consultation with academic leaders and faculty has occurred and direction from NYSED and other accrediting bodies has been received.

The CUNY Board of Trustees on its March 30, 2020 meeting approved a special COVID-19 policy affecting credits, refunds or waivers to dorm and student activity fees. These authorizations shall apply to the Spring 2020 semester only and will be issued automatically.

Dormitory Fees Credit and Refund Policy

• Dormitory Fees will be credited to continuing students on a prorated basis from the student’s move-out date. Students must be in good standing at their institution; have paid their bills in full for the spring 2020 semester; and have vacated the University dormitories as part of the University’s efforts to protect students from the spread of COVID-19. These funds will be credited for either the Summer 2020 or Fall 2020 semester.
• For students set to graduate, dormitory fees will be refunded on a prorated basis from the move-out date. Students must be in good standing at their institution; have paid their bills in full for the spring 2020 semester; have vacated the University dormitories as part of the University’s efforts to protect students from the spread of COVID-19; and be scheduled to graduate at the end of the spring 2020 semester.

Student Activity Fees Waiver Policy

• The University will waive 25% of the Spring 2020 Student Activity Fee for students enrolled in CUNY colleges on a 15-week calendar.
• For students enrolled in CUNY colleges on a 12-week or six-week calendar, the University will waive 50% of the Spring 2020 Student Activity Fee.
• The portion of the fee which supports the activities of the University Student Senate will not be waived.
• The policy also ensures that any student receiving compensation from their local student government will continue to receive full payment for the remainder of the semester.

Credit/No Credit Grading Option Policy – Spring 2020

Complete Credit/No Credit Policy

Credit/No Credit FAQ

As part of The City University of New York’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, all students shall have the option to convert any or all of the (A-F) letter grades they earn in their classes, during the spring 2020, to Credit/No Credit grading.

• Before choosing this grading option for one or more of their classes, students will consult with their academic and financial aid advisors regarding potential impact to their financial aid, licensure requirements, and graduate school admissions.
• Students will be able to make this decision up to 20 business days after the University’s final grade submission deadline or the date of actual grade posting, whichever is later.
• A passing letter grade will convert to ‘CR’ with credit for the class being awarded, while a failing grade will convert to ‘NC’, with no credit awarded. Credit/No Credit grades will not impact the student’s GPA.
• Students with Credit/No Credit grades will be able to transfer those courses across colleges within CUNY, per current policy.
• This policy will override all program-level grading policies currently in effect at CUNY institutions, including those related to courses within the major, pre-requisite courses, honors courses and maximum number of credits that a student can earn with Credit/No Credit grades.
• The grade glossary, attached to each transcript, will be updated to include a notation denoting that Spring 2020 grades, including CR or NC, were earned during a major disruption to instruction as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This policy was approved by the CUNY Board of Trustees at their March 30, 2020 meeting. It is effective on April 1, 2020 and applies to all CUNY institutions except the School of Law and the School of Medicine, which will implement their own Pass/Fail policies to conform to norms in legal and medical education. The University Provost has discretion to extend this policy to future terms if indicated.

Over the past two weeks, as New York has become the epicenter of the coronavirus crisis in the United States, CUNY has had to make difficult but critical decisions to limit the spread of the virus and protect the health of our students and the city at large. As you know, in-person instruction, access to college facilities and other aspects of campus life have had to shut down.

Additionally, in response to Governor Cuomo’s NYS COVID-19 preparations, dormitories across CUNY and other colleges will serve to expand the number of hospital beds available downstate by more than 29,000, helping to close the gap between the 53,000 hospital beds currently available and the 140,000 beds that are expected to be needed as a result of the spread of the virus.

We are aware that this change could pose special challenges for some students, including international students and those who do not have a place to go quickly. In response, the University has arranged to move students unable to go home into a dorm at Queens College. Each student will have their own individual room and bathroom.

CUNY will transport the remaining students from dorms at City College, Hunter College and College of Staten Island and their belongings to Queens College. Social distancing protocols will be strictly observed in the dorm and during transport to it. The relocation process will run from Thursday, March 26, to Saturday, March 28.

We are at a pivotal moment in the coronavirus pandemic, and moving the remaining dormitory residents into one building will allow CUNY to serve these students most effectively by consolidating food, staffing and supply deliveries.

We know students and families have questions about refund policies for housing fees, and we will have more detailed information in the coming days. The personal belongings left by students who vacated their dorms earlier in the crisis have been carefully removed and will temporarily be stored at a safe and secure offsite location until they can be picked up safely.

We know how difficult this adjustment is, and we are truly sorry that the lives of our students are being disrupted to this extent and in the middle of the semester. But as we are all aware, the coronavirus has caused extreme disruption and hardship, forcing difficult decisions on a global scale. It was only after careful consideration and consultation with State officials and public health experts that CUNY determined these measures to be the best — and safest — option for our students and our city.

The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Museum Resources, E-Learning, and Online Collections provides the most extensive collection of free, virtual resources at museums and cultural institutions.

The Frick Collection’s Piero della Francesca in America was on view in the Oval Room in 2013. Click on any painting in the virtual exhibition to learn more about the work of art.

The National Women’s History Museum has online exhibits and oral histories to educate, inspire, empower, and shape the future by integrating women’s distinctive history and culture in the United States.

The Google Art Project helps its users discover and view important artworks online in high resolution and detail, including through Google’s partnerships with 1200 cultural institutions from around the world.

The Guggenheim features over 1,700 artworks by more than 625 artists, including a collection online that presents a searchable database of selected artworks from the Guggenheim’s permanent collection of approximately 8,000 artworks.

The Met Online allows you to browse the Met’s entire collection of some 200,770 objects covering 5,000 years of art history.

NASA offers free virtual tours of the Langley Research Center, the Glenn Research Center, and a Space Center Houston app that provides virtual tours, augmented reality experiences, and videos and audio stories about space exploration.

The National Museum of the United States Air Force offers free virtual tours of its entire grounds, and its wide array of military weapons and aircraft.

The Smithsonian, National Museum of Natural History virtual tours allow visitors to take self-guided, room-by-room tours of select exhibits and areas within the museum.

The Vatican Museums feature an extensive collection of important art and classical sculptures curated by the Popes over many centuries. You can take a virtual tour of the museum grounds and iconic exhibits, including Michelangelo’s ceiling in the Sistine Chapel.

Stay connected with MoMA online through access to the Museum’s free online courses on Coursera, and our MoMA Learning website populated with resources for teaching online or self-guided learning.