All Guides
How and where to self-isolate
Updated: September 11, 2020Your 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: August 28, 2020Resources are available to help employees and students cope during the pandemic. Reach out if you need help.
Research
Updated: September 11, 2020The Office of Research and Engagement website is the best source of information about research activities.
Data monitoring and contingency options
Updated: September 04, 2020We 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: August 28, 2020Safety practices will include measures to create physical distance, enhanced cleaning, and use of disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer, and face coverings.
Testing, screening, and contact tracing
Updated: September 18, 2020The university’s program includes testing of symptomatic students and asymptomatic close contacts, self-screenings, regular systematic testing, and contact tracing.
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: August 05, 2020Students will have plenty of ways to experience campus life while following health and safety guidelines.
Course schedules and formats
Updated: August 28, 2020Changes to class times and locations will encourage social distancing.
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: July 01, 2020Vaccination 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: August 13, 2020Instructors can access resources to adjust to new ways of teaching.
Hosting campus events and visitors
Updated: August 20, 2020Events hosted by units and organizations must be conducted in a safe and healthy manner.
Required daily health self-screening
Updated: August 21, 2020To 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: September 18, 2020Students, faculty, and staff who self-isolate need to complete a self-isolation form.
Academic calendar
Updated: September 22, 2020Changes will reduce student travel and encourage social distancing.
What happens when a COVID-19 case is reported
Updated: September 06, 2020Guided by expertise from public health officials and the CDC, university staff responds quickly to reports related to COVID-19 on campus.
Requirement to wear face coverings
Updated: August 14, 2020To slow the spread of COVID-19, students, faculty, and staff must wear face coverings on campus.
Social distancing on campus
Updated: June 10, 2020Social distancing means keeping space—about six feet—from other people as much as possible.
Living in residence halls
Updated: August 18, 2020University Housing will communicate directly with students about move-in, logistical information, and expectations.
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