CU Boulder is taking a science-based approach to operating the campus and curbing the spread of COVID-19. Together, we resolve to protect ourselves, our community and our herd. Learn about the impacts of COVID-19 on CU Boulder, what we are doing to curb the spread of COVID-19 and answers to frequently asked questions.

Spring 2021 Semester

  • In-person classes resumed with on-campus student activities and experiences on Feb. 15.
  • Spring break 2021 is replaced with a later start date for the semester (Jan. 14) and two wellness days on Feb. 17 and March 25. While there will be no courses, the university will be open on the two wellness days.
  • Our spring 2021 commencement ceremony will be held virtually, as it was in 2020. Get more commencement 2021 details.

Read more details on key dates, campus life plans, student engagement and support and public health plans for spring 2021 >> 

Summer 2021

On Wednesday, Feb. 24, campus leaders announced plans for the summer term. Those plans will look similar to the spring and include: 

  • A combination of in-person, hybrid in-person and remote courses. 
  • Increasing opportunities for campus events and activities as much as public health guidelines allow. 
  • Campus facilities like the Rec Center, dining facilities and the University Memorial Center (UMC) remaining open.
  • Employees most likely continuing to work in the same environment (on-campus or remote) that they have in the spring.

Concern

As of February 6, 2021: We are in Level Yellow: Concern

During the Level Yellow: Concern period you may find yourself in new situations. Use this information to guide you on what is available during this period.

Guide to Level Yellow

Buff Pass

All students, faculty and staff need to complete the Buff Pass daily health check-in each day they will be on campus. Buff OneCard holders can also find their monitoring test results.

Start Your Form

COVID-19 By The Numbers

Dashboard information is updated by 8 a.m. with results from the previous day of testing. There may be periodic updates at other times to reflect new information received.

COVID-19 Dashboard

Monitoring Testing

Testing for Buff OneCard holders and their immediate families.

Hours and Locations

COVID-19 Vaccine

The campus anticipates serving as a site where faculty, staff and students can choose to get the vaccine.

Vaccination Options