COVID-19 Updates
This page serves as the central location for updates and guidance from the University of Arizona on the novel coronavirus COVID-19.
Visit the COVID-19 data dashboard for the latest testing results, updated nightly.
Updated 4:03 p.m. November 15, 2021
Latest Updates
- To comply with federal requirements, all University employees, including student workers and graduate assistants/associates, must show that they are fully vaccinated, unless they have been granted a religious or disability/medical accommodation. See employee COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
- Campus Health offers COVID-19 vaccines (first doses, second doses, Pfizer and Moderna Booster doses). If you're in Tucson, you can also receive your vaccine at several locations across Pima County.
- New COVID-19 testing program Cats TakeAway Testing allows students, employees, and DCCs to pick up a PCR saline gargle test kit and drop off a sample at one of the designated locations in Tucson, Phoenix, Oro Valley, Sierra Vista and Yuma.
- Face coverings are required in all indoor spaces where it is not possible to adequately and continuously maintain social distance.
COVID-19 Compliance
If you have concerns about COVID-19 compliance and safety in our community you can reach out to the following resources to make a report:
- University Buildings – See the list of building managers
- Employees and Workspaces – Human Resources
- Students - Dean of Students
- Neighborhoods – 24/7 Neighborhood Hotline at 520-282-3649
- Housing – Dorm Contacts
- Ethics / Compliance
- Local Businesses/Community – Pima County Reporting
Weekly Press Briefing
University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins holds regular briefings, usually on Monday mornings. Subscribe to arizona.edu/live for updates on the date and time of each briefing.
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Latest Communications
| DATE | AUTHOR | COMMUNICATIONS LINK |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 16, 2021 | Executive Office of the President | University Status Update Briefing, November 15, 2021 |
| Nov. 5, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | University Highlights, Weeks of October 25 and November 1, 2021 |
| Oct. 23, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | University Highlights, Week of October 18, 2021 |
| Oct. 19, 2021 | Executive Office of the President | Recap: University Status Update Briefing, October 18, 2021 |
| Oct. 15, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | University Compliance with Federal Vaccine Requirement |
| Oct. 10, 2021 | Executive Office of the President | Campus Mitigation Strategies, Fall 2021: Dr. Robbins' Perspective |
| Oct. 8, 2021 | Executive Office of the President | University Highlights, Week of October 4, 2021 |
| Oct. 4, 2021 | Executive Office of the President | |
| Oct. 1, 2021 | Executive Office of the President | |
| Sept. 28, 2021 | Executive Office of the President | University Status Update Briefing, September 27, 2021 |
| Sept. 17, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | University Highlights, Week of September 13, 2021 |
| Sept. 14, 2021 | Executive Office of the President | Recap: University Status Update Briefing, September 13, 2021 |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | University Status Update Briefing, August 30, 2021 |
| Aug. 24, 2021 | Executive Office of the President | Recap: University Status Update Briefing, August 23, 2021 |
| Aug. 19, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Important Updates for Fall Semester |
| Aug. 16, 2021 |
Executive Office of the President |
Recap: University Status Update Week of August 16, 2021 |
| Aug. 11, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Updated Mask Guidance |
| DATE | AUTHOR | COMMUNICATIONS LINK |
|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2021 | The University of Arizona | |
| June 23, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | University of Arizona Vaccine POD Closing |
| June 16, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Update to COVID-19 Mitigation |
| May 19, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Update to the Administrative Directive on Face Coverings |
| May 11, 2021 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost |
| DATE | AUTHOR | COMMUNICATIONS LINK |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | |
| April 28, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Recap: University Status Update Week of April 26, 2021 |
| April 23, 2021 |
Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost |
Academic Update |
| April 22, 2021 |
Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost |
COVID-19 Check-in Survey |
| April 21, 2021 |
University of Arizona |
Guidance on Return to In-Person Work |
| April 21, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Transitioning Back to Campus |
| April 15, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Student Vaccination Survey |
| April 8, 2021 | University of Arizona Vaccination Task Force | Same-Day Vaccination Appointments Available For Students |
| April 1, 2021 | University of Arizona Vaccination Task Force | Get Vaccinated Rewards, End Testing |
| March 26, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Recap: University Status Update Week of March 22, 2021 |
| March 26, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Please Continue to Mask Up |
| March 22, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | President Update to Vaccine Eligibility |
| March 15, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Recap: University Status Update Week of March 15 |
| March 12, 2021 | University of Arizona | Anyone age 55 and older is eligible for COVID-19 vaccination |
| March 9, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Fall 2021 Semester Update |
| March 4, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Recap: University Status Update Week of March 1 |
| March 1, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Employee Vaccination Survey Results |
| February 18, 2021 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | Preparing for Stage 2 Instruction |
| February 17, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Recap: University Status Update Week of Feb. 15 |
| February 16, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Registration Opening For University of Arizona State Vaccination Site |
| February 15, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Guidance about on-site and remote work |
| February 10, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | State Point of Distribution for COVID-19 Vaccine |
| February 10, 2021 | COVID-19 Testing Program | COVID-19 Testing Exemption for Vaccinated Students and Employees |
| February 8, 2021 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | Preparing for Stage 2 In-Person Classes: Students |
| February 8, 2021 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | Preparing for Stage 2 In-Person Classes: Faculty and Staff |
| February 8, 2021 | COVID-19 Testing Program | Campus Housing Resident Testing Update |
| February 4, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Vaccine Registration Update |
| February 2, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Recap: University Status Update |
| January 28, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Vaccination Partnership with Pima County |
| January 21, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Mandatory COVID-19 Testing Rewards Program |
| January 21, 2021 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | Spring 2021 COVID-19 Testing Webinar |
| January 20, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Update: University of Arizona vaccination site |
| January 14, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | University of Arizona vaccination site |
| January 11, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Spring 2021 Employee COVID-19 Testing |
| January 8, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | A message from President Robbins: Welcome Back |
| January 8, 2021 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Update: COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution |
| January 6, 2021 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | Spring 2021 Plan and Testing |
| January 6, 2021 | University of Arizona | Spring 2021 Student Checklist |
| DATE | AUTHOR | COMMUNICATIONS LINK |
|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Special Update: Furlough and Furlough-based Salary Programs |
| December 30, 2020 | Lisa Rulney, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |
Special Update FOLLOW UP: Furlough and Furlough-based Salary Programs |
| December 21, 2020 | Michael Dake, SVP for Health Sciences | COVID-19 Vaccine for Phase 1A Priority Population Registration |
| December 17, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | End of Year Students |
| December 17, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | End of Year Faculty and Staff |
| November 19, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Resources to Stay Safe During the Holiday Season |
| November 10, 2020 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | Fall 2020 Academic Grading and Withdrawal Policies |
| November 2, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Spring Semester Update |
| October 29, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Financial Mitigation Update: Furlough and Furlough-Based Salary Programs |
| October 23, 2020 | University of Arizona | Mandatory: Thanksgiving Travel Survey and Guidelines |
| October 20, 2020 | David Salafsky, Interim Co-Executive Director, Campus Health Service | Flu Shots for Students |
| October 20, 2020 | University of Arizona | Flu Shots for Employees |
| October 20, 2020 | Elizabeth Cantwell, SVP for Research & Innovation | Campus Covid Research Project |
| October 14, 2020 | University of Arizona | Three Must-do's for Thanksgiving break |
| October 14, 2020 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | Spring Break 2021 Announcement |
| September 14, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Update to Reentry Plan |
| September 4, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Please Stay Safe this Labor Day Weekend |
| September 1, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | COVID-19 Safe Campus Requirements |
| August 25, 2020 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | Week 2 / Week of August 31 - UA to Remain in Stage 1 Instruction |
| August 19, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Campus Reentry Briefing - recap and reminder |
| August 19, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Covid Watch Exposure Notification App Now Available |
| August 13, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Campus Reentry Briefing - recap and reminder |
| August 12, 2020 | Liesl Folks, Lisa Rulney & Helena Rodrigues | Face Coverings are Mandatory for All Employees in Accord with the University's Administrative Directive |
| August 6, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Campus Reentry Briefing - recap and reminder |
| July 31, 2020 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | The Road Back |
| July 23, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Fall 2020 Reentry |
| DATE | AUTHOR | COMMUNICATIONS LINK |
|---|---|---|
| July 20, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | University Reentry Briefing, Week 7 |
| July 14, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Lawsuit Challenging ICE’s Recent Order on International Students |
| July 11, 2020 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | What to expect in our campus workspaces |
| July 10, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Returning to Campus |
| June 26, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | University Reentry Briefing Week 6 |
| June 22, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | University Reentry Briefing Week 5 |
| June 14, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | University Reentry Briefing Week 4 |
| June 5, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | University Reentry Briefing Week 3 |
| June 5, 2020 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | COVID-19 Mitigations – Return to Campus Planning for UA Employees |
| May 28, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | University Reentry Working Group Briefing Week 2 |
| May 22, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | University of Arizona Reentry Taskforce |
| DATE | AUTHOR | COMMUNICATIONS LINK |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2020 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | Sabbaticals Approved before COVID-19 |
| May 8, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Commencement, Semester End and Campus Status Updates |
| May 1, 2020 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | COVID-19 Campus Mitigation Plan – Update on Summer Instructional Activity |
| April 28, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Financial Sustainability Update |
| April 23, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Summer 2020 Sessions and Beyond |
| April 6, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Campus usage during COVID-19 mitigation efforts |
| March 31, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected |
| March 30, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | |
| March 27, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Resilient Together |
| March 27, 2020 | Campus Health |
University of Arizona Students Support Pima County on COVID-19 Cases |
| March 27, 2020 | Andrea Romero, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs | COVID-19 Campus Mitigation Plan / Promotion Guidelines |
| March 25, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Student Financial Emergency Fund |
| March 23, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | COVID-19 & Mental Health Resources |
| March 23, 2020 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | COVID-19 Campus Mitigation Plan / Students in credit-bearing experiential learning placements |
| March 20, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | A message to students from President Robbins |
| March 20, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | A message to colleagues from President Robbins |
| March 20, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Commencement Update |
| March 20, 2020 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | [AMENDED] Revised Academic Grading and Eligibility Policies (for students) |
| March 20, 2020 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | Revised Academic Grading and Eligibility Policies (for employees) |
| March 16, 2020 | Facilities Management | COVID-19 Cleaning Process |
| March 15, 2020 | Kendal Washington White, Vice Provost for Campus Life & Dean of Students |
A Message from the Dean of Students |
| March 15, 2020 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | Guidance on Student Workers in Academic Instruction Roles |
| March 13, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Update on COVID-19 Response |
| March 14, 2020 | Research, Innovation & Impact | COVID-19 Guidance for Research Students and Postdocs |
| March 13, 2020 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | COVID-19 Campus Mitigation Plan / Update for Faculty and Staff |
| March 13, 2020 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | COVID-19 Campus Mitigation Plan / Research Continuity Update |
| March 13, 2020 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | COVID-19 Campus Mitigation Plan / Events, Meetings and Gatherings |
| March 13, 2020 | Housing & Residential Life | COVID-19 Update from UA Housing & Residential Life |
| March 13, 2020 | College of Fine Arts | Arizona Arts announces cancellations due to Coronavirus |
| March 11, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Delaying Start of Classes |
| March 11, 2020 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | COVID-19 Campus Mitigation Plan (Students) |
| March 11, 2020 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | COVID-19 Campus Mitigation Plan (Faculty) |
| March 11, 2020 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | COVID-19 Campus Mitigation Plan (Staff) |
| March 11, 2020 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | COVID-19 Campus Mitigation Plan (Research) |
| March 10, 2020 | Michael Dake, SVP for Health Sciences | AHS Suspension of Non-Essential Domestic Out-of-State Business Travel |
| March 9, 2020 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | Class Absence Policy Modification / Effective Monday 16 March 2020 |
| March 6, 2020 | Robert C. Robbins, President | Have a Safe Spring Break |
| March 6, 2020 | Michael Dake, SVP for Health Sciences | International Travel Suspension and Changes to Educational Activities |
| March 5, 2020 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | Overseas Travel Information |
| March 3, 2020 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | Modification to University of Arizona’s Class Absence Practices |
| March 3, 2020 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | Coronavirus Update |
| March 3, 2020 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | Italy and Iran Travel Suspension |
| February 1, 2020 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | China Travel Suspension |
| January 27, 2020 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | South Korea Travel Suspension |
| January 26, 2020 | Liesl Folks, SVP for Academic Affairs & Provost | Message from Campus Health Regarding Coronavirus Outbreak |