Guides
Cleaning and disinfecting
Updated: August 06, 2020Everyone has a role in keeping spaces clean.
Testing, screening, and contact tracing
Updated: July 24, 2020The university’s program includes testing of symptomatic students and asymptomatic close contacts, self-screenings, regular surveillance testing, and contact tracing.
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.
Hosting campus events and visitors
Updated: July 24, 2020Events hosted by units and organizations must be conducted in a safe and healthy manner.
Required daily health self-screening
Updated: July 13, 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: July 24, 2020Students, faculty, and staff who self-isolate need to complete a self-isolation form.
What happens when a COVID-19 case is reported
Updated: July 24, 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: July 30, 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.
What to do if you feel sick
Updated: July 24, 2020Stay home, limit contact with others, and contact your health care provider.
Handwashing
Updated: June 01, 2020Handwashing is a crucial habit to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The Volunteer Commitment
Updated: July 27, 2020Our community will act with courage to protect others, even if it means sacrificing some comforts of a typical campus experience.
Coping and support resources
Updated: June 25, 2020Resources are available to help employees and students cope during the pandemic. Reach out if you need help.
Return to work plan
Updated: July 23, 2020The university will follow a data-driven three-phase plan to gradually return to working on campus. The plan’s goals are to protect the health of employees, help ensure the well-being of the community, and carefully and deliberately prepare for fall semester. The plan will be updated as it progresses.
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