All Guides
How and where to self-isolate
Updated: February 09, 2021Your health care provider or the university’s contact tracing team will determine whether you need to quarantine or isolate and where to stay.
Coping and support resources
Updated: January 27, 2021Resources are available to help employees and students cope during the pandemic. Reach out if you need help.
Research
Updated: September 23, 2020The Office of Research and Engagement website is the best source of information about research activities.
Off-campus student events and social gatherings
Updated: February 16, 2021The CDC has consistently urged caution with gatherings and outlines numerous prevention measures needed for activities.
Participation in community saliva testing
Updated: March 03, 2021The more students who participate in community saliva testing, the faster we can stop COVID-19 outbreaks before they start.
Start-of-semester information for spring 2021
Updated: January 11, 2021To-do items and reminders for the start of spring semester after winter break
End-of-semester information for Fall 2020
Updated: January 14, 2021To-do items and reminders for the end of fall semester and the transition to winter break
Data monitoring and contingency options
Updated: March 01, 2021We monitor several key metrics. Any decision to implement contingencies will not be based on one factor but on a combination of metrics providing insight into the health and safety of the campus community.
Safety in classrooms and instructional labs
Updated: January 15, 2021Safety practices include measures to create physical distance, enhanced cleaning, and use of disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer, and face coverings.
Testing, screening, and contact tracing
Updated: January 13, 2021The campus’s program includes periodic testing of wastewater in residential facilities, community saliva testing of asymptomatic students living on campus, nasal swab diagnostic testing for students, and self-screenings and contact tracing for students and employees.
Dining
Updated: August 21, 2020Vol Dining is open with protective measures in place to make the experience convenient, enjoyable, and safe.
Life outside the classroom
Updated: October 14, 2020Students will have plenty of ways to experience campus life while following health and safety guidelines.
Course schedules and formats
Updated: October 29, 2020Formats, locations, and timing of classes encourage social distancing for a safe on-campus experience.
Protection of those at high risk
Updated: July 09, 2020The university is helping to protect faculty, staff, and students at high risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
Vaccination requirements
Updated: March 02, 2021Vaccination requirements apply to all campuses and institutes in the UT System and are established to protect the health and safety of the university community.
Teaching resources
Updated: January 27, 2021Instructors can access resources to adjust to new ways of teaching.
Hosting campus events and visitors
Updated: January 08, 2021Events hosted by units and organizations must be conducted in a safe and healthy manner.
Required daily health self-screening
Updated: January 11, 2021To help slow the spread of COVID-19, daily temperature checks and health self-screening are required for students and employees.
When to self-isolate
Updated: March 03, 2021Students, faculty, and staff who self-isolate need to complete a COVID-19 self-isolation form.
Academic calendar
Updated: January 11, 2021Changes will reduce student travel and encourage social distancing.
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