Winter Term

Winter instruction and operations are primarily in person.

The UO is following CDC Guidance for Institutions of Higher Education at the direction of the Oregon Health Authority.

COVID-19 safety plans, tools, and requirements to protect the UO community:

• Vaccinations are required for all students and employees.
• Booster shots will be required for all eligible students and employees. The booster shot requirement must be met by January 31 or 30 days after you become eligible. Details about upload process are available on the Student and Employee vaccination requirement webpages. 
• Weekly COVID-19 testing is required for all unvaccinated or partially vaccinated students and employees, those who choose an exemption, and newly hired employees who have not completed the vaccination requirement process. Students and employees who are required to test will be notified by email.
• Face coverings are required indoors in all UO facilities, unless alone in a room or eating in a designated area.
• Physical distancing is encouraged but not required. Maintain distance when possible, especially when eating or if you are not fully vaccinated
• Check your symptoms. Don't come to campus sick.
• Cleaning and ventilation improvements. We've increased airflow in buildings, clean using OSHA and CDC required methods, and installed touchless bathroom faucets, hand sanitizer, and towel dispensers across campus

Vaccination

Getting vaccinated is the best thing you can do to prevent serious illness from for COVID-19.

COVID-19 Vaccinations are required for all students and employees

More than 95% of UO students and employees are fully vaccinated. Eugene and the campus neighborhood have high vaccination rates. See UO COVID-19 Safety Dashboard for the latest information.

All UO students, faculty, and staff are strongly encouraged to receive a COVID-19 booster shot as soon as they are eligible. Booster shots will be required at UO. Details about upload process are available on the Student and Employee vaccination requirement webpages. 

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated UO students and employees, those who choose an exemption, and newly hired employees who have not completed the vaccination requirement process are required to take part in weekly COVID-19 testing.

Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test is required at large public events like games, concerts, or conferences.

Vaccines are available from health providers, pharmacies, and county health departments. Those living in Lane County can go to a Lane County Public Health clinic.

Vaccine and Distribution

Need COVID-19 testing?

Free COVID-19 testing is available for UO employees, students, and Lane County residents age 3 and older. MAP test results are available within 2-4 business days. This is not a rapid test.

If a student has viral symptoms and is unsure whether they need a medical evaluation, they should contact University Health Services at 541-346-2770 or their health care provider to determine if and where they should to be tested.

Individuals who develop COVID-19 symptoms and have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19 should contact their healthcare provider for information on testing. Students may also contact University Health Services at 541-346-2770.

Exposed to COVID-19 or sick?

If you have tested positive or think you have been exposed to COVID-19:

• See the guidance on exposure scenarios

The university reports known positive COVID-19 cases of employees who have been on-campus and students and notifies all known potential close contacts living or working on campus of potential exposure.