COVID-19 and Reentry Updates
This page serves as the central location for updates and guidance from the University of Arizona on the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and our plans for reentry.
Visit the COVID-19 data dashboard for the latest testing results, updated nightly.
Updated 2:45 p.m. November 23, 2020
Status
Shelter in Place: Voluntary shelter in place for students ended 9/29.
Instruction Stage:
- Week of 11/23: Stage 2 – In-Person and flex in-person classes of under 50 continue to meet on campus.new
- All classes and final exams will finish online after Thanksgiving Break.
Reentry Updates
- Student holiday travel guidance
- Face coverings are required on campus
- Free COVID-19 testing is available for students and employees
- Download the exposure notification app Covid Watch
- Reentry guidelines for staff and faculty are available.
Weekly Press Briefing
Weekly briefings on the Campus Reentry Plan are held Mondays at 10 a.m. Watch live or find previous briefings on YouTube.
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
Latest Communications
| Date | author | Communications link |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |