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.

Fall 2021 Semester

On Monday, March 29, campus leaders announced plans for the fall term. The fall semester will mark a return to a more traditional in-person experience, and plans include:

  • The fall academic calendar will be back to normal, including fall break. Fall semester classes will begin Monday, Aug. 23. 

  • The majority of courses will be in person.

  • Residence halls will be near full capacity, with some spaces reserved for isolation. 

  • We believe, informed by the guidance of our Pandemic Response Office and faculty experts, that the progress of the vaccine rollout and the downward trend of COVID-19 cases will make such a transition safe.

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

Summer 2021

The summer term 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.

Spring 2021

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

Caution

As of April 16, 2021: We are in Level Blue: Caution

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

Guide to Level Blue

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