Each of us can help prevent the spread of COVID-19. We are working to create a healthy campus environment. There are steps you can take individually while we are taking steps as a university.

• Individual Prevention Steps
• University Prevention Steps

UO students are expected to follow university rules and state orders on-campus and off.

If you come across someone you believe might not be properly following the university's COVID-19 safety regulations (e.g., face coverings, physical distancing, etc.), let us know and we can follow up on it.

Report a Behavior Concern

Additional Resources

• Prevention FAQs

The coronavirus pandemic is affecting all of us in different ways. The University of Oregon has resources to support the health and wellness of students and employees during this challenging time. To learn more about how to stay healthy, what to do if you experience symptoms, how to support mental health wellness and other resources.

For Students

• University Health Center

• UO Counseling Center

• COVID-19 Exposure Scenarios and Guidance for Students and Employees

For Employees

• COVID-19 Guidance for UO Employees

• COVID-19 Guidance from Health Insurance Providers

• Employee Leaves

• Employee Assistance Program

• COVID-19 Exposure Scenarios and Guidance for Students and Employees

An Inclusive, Equitable and Welcoming Community

Additional Resources

• Health and Wellness FAQs

The university is monitoring the prevalence of COVID-19 in our region, and the capacity for our community and campus to limit the spread and manage infections.

We use the following indicators adapt our response and operations:

• Percentage of positive cases – Oregon Health Authority

• Access to quick testing

• Access to contact tracing

• Availability of treatment

• Capacity of quarantine space

We are supporting COVID-19 testing, contact tracing and positive case management through a number of programs. Read more about our effort in these Around the O articles:

• Key Resources and Info to Combat COVID-19

• Reporting Positive Cases

• Support for Community Testing

• Contact Tracing and Corona Corps

• COVID-19 Research Project on Testing

Additional Resources

• Testing, Contact Tracing, and Case Management FAQs

• Corona Corps

• COVID-19 Monitoring and Assessment Program (MAP)

• UO COVID-19 Cases

Vaccines are a critical step to slowing and ultimately ending the COVID-19 pandemic. State and local public health agencies are leading the public COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Oregon, and managing vaccine prioritization and distribution.

Although it remains unclear when COVID-19 vaccines will be available to employees and students, the UO is developing a vaccine distribution plan in partnership with Lane County Public Health.

According to the Oregon Health Authority’s phased approach to distribution, most UO students are included in Phase 2. The UO will offer vaccinations to students in jointly sponsored clinics as soon as public health guidelines allow. We will share confirmed information when it is available.

As part of the planning, UO faculty, staff, GEs, and student workers are asked fill out a pre-registration form to indicate their desire to be vaccination and their work mode—at home, hybrid, or in-person. Employees who complete the pre-registration form will be notified when they can schedule their vaccination.

• UO Vaccine Information

• Vaccine Pre-Registration Form

• CDC Information on Vaccines

• COVID-19 Vaccine in Oregon

Additional Resources

• Vaccine FAQs

We will provide predominately remote and online instruction for fall and winter terms. Our goal is to provide quality instruction and academic engagement that supports student success in a healthy and safe environment.

Winter and spring term academics will include:

• Primarily remote and online instruction, with some in-person labs, studio experiences, and other small classes
• Access to in-person and remote activities and programs

• Options for students who do not want to in-person classes

• Remote learning support for students

• Instructional support for faculty​​​​​

Additional Resources

• Academics, Classes, and Study Abroad FAQs

• Resources for Faculty and Instructors

• Faculty Teaching Resources

• Student Resources for Remote Learning

• Remote Technology Resources

The university is implementing a staged approach to resumption of on-campus research activities. Please refer to our website, which includes guidance, procedures, and pathways to allow for the resumption of on- and off-campus research activities when and where possible.

• Restarting Research Activity

• Research-Related FAQs

Many students are dealing with serious financial disruptions related to the national response to COVID-19. Students may be eligible for help through the Emergency CARES grants, Students in Crisis Fund, or other aid.

The UO also offers a wide selection of scholarships, financial aid and work-study. In order to provide quality education now and in the future, the UO is not able to discount tuition.

Additional Resources

• Tuition, Financial Aid and Fees FAQs

• Federal Emergency CARES Act Grants

• Students in Crisis Fund

• Financial Aid and Scholarships

• Tuition-setting Process

Providing first-year students with a safe and positive living and learning environment is key to being able to resume on-campus activities. We are planning to reopen dining venues and allowing students to return to the residence halls, in accordance with CDC and OHA guidance.

• Winter term testing procedures for the residence halls
• Students living in the residence halls received an email about required testing and the move-in process for winter term

Strategies to support a healthy environment include:

• Reduced density in residence halls

• No triple rooms

• Physical distancing in common areas and dining areas

• Enhanced cleaning

• Education about healthy behaviors

• COVID-19 testing required for students in residence halls

Additional Resources

• Housing and Dining FAQs

• Housing Information

• University Housing COVID-19 FAQs

The UO is working hard to create a healthy working environment for UO employees who are working on campus and remotely. Human Resources offers a number of employment programs to meet the unique needs and challenges created by the pandemic.

In addition to those already on campus performing critical functions, those who conduct research or work with students, for example, will be among the first to return.

Human Resources is offering a number of COVID-19-related programs and resources for employees including:

• Flexible and Remote Work Options

• UO Emergency Sick Leave

• Employee COVID-19 Relief Fund

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Wellness Resources

Additional Resources

• Human Resources and Employment FAQs

• COVID-19 Employee FAQs

• COVID-19 Exposure Scenarios and Guidance for Students and Employees
• Remote Technology Resources

The university is following guidance provided by Governor Kate Brown, the Oregon Health Authority, and Lane County Public Health regarding all events, including athletic events.

Lane County remains in the “extreme risk” category for COVID-19 under Governor Brown's health and safety framework. In this risk category, the following impacts remain in place for the Eugene campus:

• Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art and the Museum of Natural and Cultural History are closed.
• Indoor recreation is currently prohibited in the Student Recreation Center; outdoor recreation facilities, including the SRC Playground tent are open to currently enrolled students. Full details can be found at Physical Education and Recreation.
• All dining on campus is grab-and-go and prepackaged for takeout.

All non-essential university travel is suspended until further notice. Faculty and staff may seek a waiver for essential travel.

• COVID-19 Building Status Map
• Event Requests
• Waiver for Essential Travel

Additional Resources

• Operations, Events, Travel, and Athletics FAQs
• COVID-19 Indicators
• COVID-19 Alert Levels

• UO COVID-19 Health and Safety Operations and Planning

• UO Incident Management Team