The academic year at ITMO University begins on September 1, 2020.
All information about the educational process this semester will be provided in three phases:
During this phase, you’ll learn about the educational process, available opportunities, and individual learning tracks in an exciting and accessible way. More information about ITMO Enter will be available on ITMO’s official Facebook page.
Both Bachelor’s and Master’s students will have an opportunity to participate in team building activities, quests, and quizzes, all of which aim to help students get to know each other and futher familiarize them with the university and its campuses.
This phase consist of ITMO.Go! – an initiation event for first-year students, and ITMOtion Night – a party for first-year students.
For first-year Bachelor’s and Master’s students, classes will start on September 7, 2020. For students in their second, third, and fourth year of studies, the classes will start on September 1, 2020 according to the schedule.
Studies will be organized in a blended (or hybrid) format. This means that classes will take place:
A student doesn’t have to attend offline classes if they are staying in their hometown or if they came to St. Petersburg but would prefer to study remotely out of concern for their health. In order to do this, a student should submit a digital application by logging on to ISU and going to My ISU => Student Services Office => Submit Request. The form will become available on August 10. The deadline for submission is August 28, 2020.
More information is available in this article by ITMO.NEWS.
Foreign citizens (including students) whose visas or registration will expire while they are still in Russia, during the period from March 15 to September 15, 2020, will receive an automatic extension of 90 days from the date of expiry of their migration documents. During this time, international students can legally stay in Russia and leave the country, if necessary. Follow the link to read the full text of the decree (in Russian)
As the extension is granted automatically, international students do not have to go anywhere to extend these documents. You can find more relevant migration registration information in the federal law (in Russian).
If students change their place of residence during this period, they must get a new registration, and inform ITMO’s Migration Service Office as soon as possible.
Fear, worry, and stress are normal responses to perceived or real threats, and at times when we are faced with uncertainty or the unknown. So it is normal and understandable if you are experiencing mental health difficulties in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Head to WHO’s Mental Health & COVID-19 page to learn about ways to cope with the mental strain inflicted by the pandemic.
ITMO University offers its students mental health support both in Russian and English languages.
For more information, please contact:
(812) 572-12-30
sotsotdel2013@ya.ru
psy.line.ITMO@ya.ru
vk.com/id87863856
And here’s an overview of online courses you can take to maintain your wellbeing and mental health during this uneasy period, including some useful tips and strategies to help you cope, as well as a couple of articles on what is stress and how to deal with it and how to keep it together during the pandemic.
It’s recommended that we all stay at home as much as possible to protect ourselves and others, but self-isolation doesn’t have to be boring!
Here’s a selection of articles to ensure that you stay healthy and active while self-isolating:
And here’s something to keep you entertained:
In the current circumstances, it is important not to panic and only refer to official sources for information.
COVID-19 Info (in Russian)
Official Russian hotline for the COVID-19 epidemic:
8-800-2000-112
Coronaviruses are a group of related RNA viruses that predominantly affect animals, but in some cases can be transmitted to humans, too.
COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Common symptoms include:
If you are experiencing any of those symptoms, answer these questions:
If you answered yes to any of these questions, seek medical advice to confirm the diagnosis and obtain qualified medical help. It’s better to refrain from visiting hospitals and clinics. You can arrange to have a doctor visit you at home by calling 112 or 103.
Air is the main transmission factor for the novel coronavirus. Just like other respiratory diseases, COVID-19 is mainly transmitted through droplets generated when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or exhales.
Another way COVID-19 can be transmitted is by dust particles in the air.
The novel coronavirus can also be transmitted through handshakes or touching shared objects and surfaces.
Try to avoid going to shopping malls, mass events, and public transport at rush hour.
Remember to change your mask (respirator) every 2-3 hours.
The signs of being ill with the flu include coughing, sneezing, and running nose.
Thoroughly wash your hands with soap upon returning from a public outing, as well as after contact with strangers.
Read this illustrated guide by ITMO.NEWS for more advice.