Coronavirus: COVID-19
The University of Utah is actively monitoring the worldwide spread of the respiratory illness COVID-19. The University’s COVID-19 webpage is being updated regularly, and we encourage you to check it frequently for important updates. University of Utah Health also has a helpful webpage with FAQs, practical tips about how to protect yourself from COVID-19, and more.
2020-2021 Impacts
It will take everyone, working together, to support a safer community this academic year. Adhering to updated policies and guidelines is a responsibility of all residents to ensure the health and well-being of our overall community. Please review the following updates and information regarding living on campus in the era of COVID-19.

COVID-19 Testing
Asymptomatic Testing:
- For the spring 2021 semester, all residents will be required to take a weekly COVID-19 test. Students can sign up to test using the link below. Students who do not comply with mandatory testing will be referred to the student conduct process.
- Testing helps us to understand the level of infection on campus and the speed of infection within the community. This informs strategies for communities where the infection rate may be higher or spreading more rapidly. By identifying individuals that are infected, we can limit the impact on the rest of the neighborhood.
Schedule Your COVID-19 Test Here
Symptomatic Testing: Students who are experiencing ANY symptoms or who have been in contact (within six feet for more than 15 minutes in a 24-hour period) should call (801) 587-0712 and indicate that they are a U of U student. Symptomatic testing sites are located near campus:
- Rice Eccles Stadium parking lot
- Symptomatic testing will also be available at the Officers Club.
- An appointment can be made by calling 801-587-0712 and letting them know you are a U of U student.
- NOTE: There is a separate section of the Officers Club that is a symptomatic testing site for students and employees. Please wait on the line to talk to a Care Specialist in order to request this location; it is not accessible online.
- An appointment can be made by calling 801-587-0712 and letting them know you are a U of U student.

Calendar Adjustments
The spring 2021 academic calendar has been updated, and the first day of spring semester courses begins on Tuesday, January 19. Spring 2021 move-in day has been adjusted accordingly and is now on Friday, January 15. Housing and meal plan rates have been modified to reflect the new start date.
Face Coverings
- University policy requires face coverings to be worn in all common areas on campus. For on-campus residents, this means that face coverings should be worn in indoor areas outside of rooms/apartments. Face coverings are not required outdoors where 6ft physical distance is possible.
- Cloth face coverings should be laundered after each use. See the CDC’s guidelines for washing and drying your face covering:
Guest Policy Updates
Travel Policy
Isolation Spaces
Cleaning Buckets
- Glass cleaner
- All-purpose cleaner and disinfectant
- Gloves
- Towels
Cleaning Checklist In Your Room
HRE custodial team members will clean common areas and high traffic areas of campus. All residents should regularly clean their own bedroom and/or bathroom areas:
- Wear reusable or disposable gloves for routine cleaning and disinfection.
- Clean surfaces using soap and water, then use disinfectant. Cleaning with soap and water reduces number of germs, dirt and impurities on the surface. Disinfecting kills germs on the surfaces.
- Practice routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces such as tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, sinks, etc.
(Source: CDC)
The University’s COVID-19 webpage is being updated regularly, and we encourage you to check it frequently for important University-wide updates.