Current Summer Operations

• The UO has enacted summer interim guidance that will be in effect until further notice as we continue to assess guidance from public health partners through summer.
  • Face coverings are:
    • required indoors in all UO facilities regardless of vaccination status.  Face coverings can be removed when alone in a room or cubicle, or in an area specifically designated for eating. Face coverings must fully cover the nose and mouth. Mesh masks, lace masks, and other face coverings with openings, valves, holes, vents, or other visible gaps in the design or material are not in compliance with this policy.
    • not required outdoors.
  • Physical distancing is no longer required. However, individuals are encouraged to maintain distance when possible, especially when eating or if not fully vaccinated.
• Summer instruction is primarily remote and online, with in-person classes concentrated into Tykeson Hall.
• The COVID-19 building status interactive map shows building hours and access.

Path to Fall

• UO will require students and employees who learn, work or live on any UO campus location to receive a COVID-19 vaccination prior to the start of the fall academic term. Individuals will be able to request an exemption.
• The UO will return to primarily in-person instruction and activities for fall term.
• The UO offers support resources for employees to plan for their phased return to on-campus work

Support and Resources

• Students: Visit Remote Resources for Students for access to advisors, faculty, technology, and other support
• Employees:
  • Visit the Human Resources COVID-19 page for information about program and support for faculty, staff and graduate employees.
  • Visit Academic Resources for support with remote and online instruction and other guidance.
• Behavior concern: If you come across someone you believe might not be following COVID-19 safety regulations, you may report a behavior concern.
• Guidance: UO units or programs that would like additional help moving forward can contact Safety and Risk Services.
• Travel: University-related travel to most countries has now returned to the normal approval processes, except to countries considered Level 4 high-risk by the CDC. See more on the guidance webpage.

COVID-19 Care

• Before coming to campus check your symptoms.
• 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
• If you have tested positive or think you have been exposed to COVID-19:
  • Complete the case and contact form
  • See the guidance on exposure scenarios

Testing

• The UO requires and provides regular free COVID-19 testing for non-vaccinated students living in UO residence halls.
• FREE COVID-19 testing is available for all asymptomatic UO employees, students, and Lane County residents age 3 and older.
• Individuals who develop COVID-19 symptoms and have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19 should contact their health care provider for information on testing. Student may also contact University Health Services at 541-346-2770.

Vaccine

• The UO requires students and employees to be fully-vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start of their fall academic term. Students and employees may seek an exemption to the vaccination requirement for medical, religious, philosophical, or other non-medical reasons.
• The university has concluded a series of vaccination clinics providing vaccine to more than 4,800 employees and students.

• 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