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
A guest is defined as anyone who is not contracted to live in an HRE space. No guests are permitted inside HRE rooms/apartments outside of moving in or moving out. Residents can host other HRE residents from other buildings in lounge areas if face coverings are work and physical distancing is observed. Visit our Resident Rights & Responsibilities page linked below to read the full guest policy.
Travel Policy
HRE is highly discouraging residents from traveling during this time to limit the possibility of an outbreak of COVID-19. For more information and consideration on this updated travel advisory for HRE residents, please click the link below.
Isolation Spaces
Rooms throughout all buildings on-campus are held as isolation rooms. Residents who become ill with the coronavirus may be temporarily moved to an isolation space while they recover in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19. If you believe you are in need of an isolation space, please complete the HRE Self-Report Form and an HRE staff member will contact you directly.
Cleaning Buckets
Cleaning and sanitation supplies are available for residents to use. Cleaning buckets can be picked up in laundry rooms. Please return cleaning buckets after you use them so that our custodial team can keep supplies replenished. Buckets include:
- 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)