Decision of the Rector of Charles University and the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences of Charles University on the current situation

The order is in accordance with a decision by the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic in response to the threat of the Covid-19 coronavirus. Following this order, the personal presence of students and course participants at classes is prohibited with effect from Wednesday, 11/3/2020, regardless of the form of study.

• With effect from 10/03/2020 from 6 PM (18:00) all ceremonial gatherings (graduations, etc.) in the UK are canceled.
• With effect from 10/03/2020 from 6 PM (18:00) all meetings (conferences and symposia, sporting events and other events) with the expected participation of more than one hundred people are canceled.
• Until further notice, the FSV UK library remains open according to temporary office hours 10:00 - 15:00.
• Until further notice, the International Office remains open according to regular office hours. 

With regard to the above, the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences of Charles University cancels all lessons starting today at 5 PM (17:00) onwards. 

However, despite the current measures, we do not want to resign from teaching and education and research activities at Charles University. Teachers and academics will ensure the continuity of the education process through distance learning. The teachers will contact you about the further possibilities of education after receiving the information from the Vice-Dean Krištoufek. We ask the students not to underestimate their studies under the current situation. Individual consultations and individual study controls are not generally canceled.

We will keep you informed about further developments. Please, pay attention to the faculty website and social networks. 

Erasmus +

The European Office of the Department of Foreign Relations of the RUK will contact the students preparing to leave for their Erasmus stay by telephone and asks them to cancel their stay at foreign universities. Foreign students already studying or currently planning to go on Erasmus at CU are subject to the preceding measures. 

Graduation

Graduations and other formal gatherings are canceled. The graduation ceremony will be organized in alternative terms as soon as the situation allows it. If the graduates need to physically receive their diploma before the graduation deadline, the diploma will be handed over to them by the study department of the faculty. 

Dormitories and refectories

Dormitories and refectories continue to operate under increased hygiene measures. Students and guests staying at the dormitories of Charles University are asked to closely monitor their health and in case of any complications immediately resolve the matter. At the same time, we ask all residents to comply with all safety and hygiene measures and to act responsibly towards their surroundings. Read more about recommendations here.

At the same time, we kindly ask you to maintain a calm approach in this situation. We will do our best to continue in the courses.

Read the latest statement of the rector here.