CUI Together

Our Plans for a Safe and On-Time Opening of Campus

The health and safety of our students, staff, and faculty is our number one priority. While much is still unknown about the path forward through the COVID-19 pandemic, Concordia University Irvine remains committed to ensuring safe campus operations so that you will feel confident returning to the campus. As we come together as a community once again, we will love our neighbors by putting needs for safety first.

Community Updates
June 19, 2020 - Our Return to Campus Plan »

Preparing for #CUItogether

Learning Together

Learning Together
Resources for Students & Faculty

Concordia's emphasis on small class sizes and our dynamic infrastructure for flexible class delivery offer a distinct benefit for being able to continue to provide face-to-face instruction. This semester, most courses will be moving to a dual mode of teaching and learning with a rotation of students in the classroom.

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Living Together

Living Together
Resources for Campus Experience

The sense of community is a hallmark of the experience at Concordia and the reason we are doing everything we can to bring the community back together in a safe and considered manner. New guidelines, policies, and resources will be in place throughout the campus to mitigate the possible spread of illness.

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Working Together

Working Together
Resources for Employees

We look forward to welcoming our employees back to campus. With these new guidelines and procedures, we want to reassure our faculty and staff that we take your health and well-being seriously during the ongoing pandemic. We thank you in advance for your cooperation, and we pray for your continued safety and well-being.

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Timeline for #CUItogether

Jun

19

CU Soon I: Summer Orientation (Online)
Friday, June 19, 2020

If you have already made your enrollment deposit, come join us for Virtual CU Soon: Summer Orientation! Get a head start on all the necessary steps you need to take to get you ready for Fall.

Jun

22

Phase 2 of Employee Reintegration
Monday, June 22, 2020

Our reintegration of faculty and staff will take place in four phases, as we prepare to welcome students back for face-to-face instruction.

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Jul

6

Phase 3 of Employee Reintegration
Monday, July 6, 2020

Our reintegration of faculty and staff will take place in four phases, as we prepare to welcome students back for face-to-face instruction.

View Employee Resources »

Jul

10

CU Soon II: Summer Orientation (Online)
Friday, July 10, 2020

If you have already made your enrollment deposit, come join us for Virtual CU Soon: Summer Orientation! Get a head start on all the necessary steps you need to take to get you ready for Fall.

Register for CU Soon »

Jul

20

Phase 4 of Employee Reintegration
Monday, July 20, 2020

Our reintegration of faculty and staff will take place in four phases, as we prepare to welcome students back for face-to-face instruction.

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Aug

13-16

Student Orientation, Activities, and Registration (SOAR)
Thursday, August 13 - Sunday, August 16, 2020

All incoming students (first-year, transfer, and readmitted students) take part in Fall Orientation. New policies and guidelines are in place this year to facilitate physical distancing and limit the number of guests on campus.

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Aug

15-16

Returning Students Move-In Days
Saturday, August 15 - Sunday, August 16, 2020

To facilitate physical distancing and limit the number of guests on campus, students will be allowed to bring up to two guests to help with move-in.

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Aug

17

First Day of Fall Semester Classes
Monday, August 17, 2020

For our traditional undergraduate students, classes will begin as scheduled on Monday, August 17.

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Nov-Dec

30-4

Final Exams Week (Online)
Monday, November 30 - Friday, December 4, 2020

Traditional undergraduate students will conclude face-to-face instruction on Tuesday, November 24, just before Thanksgiving Day. Resident students will return home, and all students will take final exams in an online format November 30 through December 4.

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Task Forces

On-Ground Operations, Services & Spiritual Life Task Force

This group’s charge is to plan for the physical reopening of campus in fall with modifications for physical distancing. Areas being addressed are:

  • Facilities, including classroom and residence hall configurations for physical distancing
  • Chapel/Spiritual Life
  • Plans for isolation and quarantine spaces in the residence halls
  • Food Service modifications
  • Wellness Center enhancements
  • Student Experiences
  • Athletics operations
CUI Eagle Athletics

CUI Preparing For Fall Sports
A Message from CUI Interim Athletics Director

Academics, Admissions & Marketing Task Force

This task force’s charge is to plan for academic program delivery in the fall. This group is considering and planning for various scenarios. Areas being addressed are:

  • Format of academic offerings (face-to-face, online, hybrid, hi flex)
  • Format of co-curricular activities (music, theatre, forensics)
  • Format of convocations and commencements
  • Instructional technology aids to modify in-person courses
  • Admissions and financial aid strategies
  • Communication plans for faculty, staff, students and families

Finance & Advancement Task Force

This task force is charged with planning financial scenarios. Areas being addressed are:

  • Finance/Budget
  • Investments/Cash-Flows
  • Fundraising needs
  • Endowment

The COVID-19 Management Team

If you have questions about CUI’s response to COVID-19, please contact COVID-19@cui.edu.

  • Ann Ashmon, Associate Vice President of Strategic Communications
  • Scott Ashmon, Senior Vice President, Provost
  • Kristy Fowler, Associate Dean of Students
  • Rick Hardy, Associate Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing
  • Tim Jaeger, Vice President for University Advancement, Marketing, and Communications
  • Michelle Laabs, Director of Student Health Services, Wellness Center
  • Melinda Martinez, Associate Vice President of Legal Affairs and Human Resources
  • Faith McKinney, Senior Director, Moon International Center
  • Lizz Mishreki, Director of Public Relations
  • Raul Morales, Director of Campus Safety
  • Steve Mueller, Chief Mission Officer & Dean of Christ College
  • Jason Neben, Executive Director of the Office of Innovative Instruction and eLearning
  • Tim Odle, Associate Vice President of Athletics and Facility Services
  • Peter Senkbeil, Vice President, Special Assistant to President
  • Michael Thomas, President of Concordia University Irvine
  • Kevin Tilden, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
  • Ron Van Blarcom, Vice President of Legal Affairs & General Counsel

Resources for Staying Connected

We want to remain connected to our community through CUI Together. Here you will find links to free enriching and inspiring content for you to Connect, Watch, Listen, Learn, Read, and Browse at home.

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