COVID-19 Updates & Resources

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.

COVID-19-Ready Campus

Use the Road Map to Fall 2020 website for details on the implementation plan, health and safety measures and answers to questions about Fall 2020.

Road Map to Fall 2020

Health & Safety Measures

Use the Protect Our Herd website for health and safety requirements, information on symptoms, testing and contact tracing and information on navigating campus spaces.

Protect Our Herd

Daily Health Form

All students, faculty and staff need to complete a daily health questionnaire each day they will be on campus.

Daily Health Form

Preparing Campus Spaces

Read about measures being taken to minimize the risk of virus transmission in our campus buildings and outdoor spaces, including topics related to ventilation, cleaning protocols, transportation and physical distancing.

Infrastructure Mitigation Efforts

Campus Resources

While campus services continue to be impacted by modified operations due to COVID-19, we are still here for our buffs. See all campus resources to find contact information, operating hours, in-person hours and locations.

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COVID-19 Ready Dashboard

This public dashboard includes the state of Colorado status, Boulder County COVID-19 statistics and our current campus mode of operation, as well as a daily and a seven-day average of the number of conducted tests and positive cases among CU Boulder students, faculty and staff that have been tested by our campus Medical Services testing operations.

CU Boulder Conditions & Stats

Boulder County Conditions & Stats

Modes of Operation Status

Colorado Level

Level 2: Safer at Home and in the Vast, Great Outdoors

While we are all still safer at home, we are also able to practice greater social distancing in our great outdoors than in confined indoor spaces.

Colorado Official State Web Portal

Week of 9/14/2020; last updated on 9/18/2020

Campus Mode of Operation

Expanded

While COVID-19 cases exist in the local community, public health orders permit in-person research, teaching and student success operations with appropriate mitigation, including required face coverings and significant physical distancing measures.

Modes of Operation

Week of 9/14/2020; last updated on 9/18/2020

3 Key Ways We Can Support Each Other

Help communicate accurate information. Please assist in dispelling misinformation and rumors, particularly on social media.
Show your care for each other. Based on fear of the virus, people can make the mistake of attributing it to entire groups of people, and this can lead to bias and prejudice. The university has received reports of instances where individuals on our campus have felt unwelcome, excluded or targeted. We are stronger as a community when we work together to stand against racism, discrimination and harassment—which has no place on our campus. Don’t Ignore It. Connect with all of the campus resources listed on this webpage if you feel stressed or worried.
The Office of Diversity, Equity & Community Engagement’s role is to put the values of CU Boulder into practice. Stay up-to-date with the campus actions to enable change.

Campus Actions

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Area-specific guidance regarding COVID-19 and its impact on university operations.

Admissions

Information for prospective students, transfer applicants, admitted students, graduate students and international students.

Academic Technology Resources for Teaching Continuity

Information for instructors and teaching assistants about the technology that can be used to support the various modalities being used in fall 2020

Campus Building Access

Information about access to campus buildings.

Campus Mail

Information for students about on-campus housing mail and for faculty staff about department mail.

Classes: Student Information

Student information about classes, including exams and grading in a remote class setting, possible disruptions to classes, international student-specific questions and withdrawal/drop information.

Classes: Instructor Information

Information on moving classes to remote teaching; options for teaching remotely; guidance for teaching a lab, studio, workshop or similar class remotely; mentoring graduate students if campus is closed; holding office hours.

Contractors & Vendors

Steps vendors and contractors must complete in order to be allowed on campus.

Education Abroad

Information for students enrolled in education abroad programs.

Events Guidance & Cancellations

Campus event cancellation questions and guidance on event hosting exceptions.

Financial Aid

Information about any potential changes to billing, payments, refunds and costs resulting from COVID-19.

Graduate School

Information on academic and graduation processes, graduate appointments and other information specific to graduate students.

Health & Wellness Information

Information on keeping healthy, available campus resources and self-quarantine guidance.

Housing & Dining

Information about on-campus housing, move-in, testing, dining and other topics related to living on campus.

Human Resources

Campus HR provides employment guidance to help you manage COVID-19 concerns including leave, furloughs and HR processes.

Libraries Services

Information about virtual services, contactless pickup, libraries’ access and hours and other information related to campus libraries.

Monitoring

Monitoring, also known as surveillance testing, is an important part of CU Boulder’s health and safety response to COVID-19.

Move-in & Testing

Information about the move-in process and testing requirements for students living on campus.

Office of Information Technology

Information and guidance about technology available to support teaching, learning and work in the fall during the continued COVID-19 pandemic.

Parking & Transportation

Information about impacts to parking and transportation on campus.

Procurement Center

Information about purchases and payments and deliveries.

Remote Learning Guidance for Students

Information and resources for using technology to participate in class activities remotely.

Research Continuity

What researchers can do to prepare in advance for disruptions; guidance on conference cancellations/plans; updated federal agency guidance; and what the impact on proposal deadlines and award actions may be.

Technology Resources for Working Remotely

Information on remote teaching training sessions, technology resources and general IT support.

Travel

Information about travel recommendations and restrictions.

Tuition, Fees, Room & Board Credits, Payments & Refunds

Information about tuition, fees and impacts to student financial aid, including updates on refunds, payment deadlines, where to find emergency assistance and financial considerations of withdrawing.

Research & Creative Work

A phased return to on-campus research and creative work has been underway since May 26. Our plans prioritize the safety and well-being of our student, faculty, researchers, staff and community.

On-campus Return Resources

For those returning to on-campus and field work: Resources such as the phased plan, required training, frequently asked questions, building mitigation details and more are available on the Return to On-Campus Research and Creative Work resources web page.

Research-related COVID Information

A range of resources and information about research and creative work operations, Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Venture Partners at CU Boulder are available on the Research and Innovation Office COVID-19 Resources page.

Remote Work Continues

Remote work for employees will continue until further notice. A phased approach for returning to work on campus is underway.

All employees should continue with remote work until instructed otherwise.

CU Boulder leadership announced a phased approach beginning May 26 for employees to return to work on campus. It’s important that we continue to minimize the number of people coming to campus and research facilities, and that we take actions to prevent opportunities for infection. Depending on their roles and personal circumstances, some employees will continue to work remotely for an extended period. Critical services employees will continue their work schedule in consultation with their supervisors.

Planning for Return to Work

Protocols are being developed for units to follow once employees begin to return to campus. These protocols will address safety, health and wellness precautions in alignment with guidance from the CDC and local public health officials. As employees return to campus, we’ll be looking at modifications to work schedules, changes in the work environment and other measures to keep our community safe. Departments should not develop individual safety, health and wellness protocols in preparation for employees returning to on-campus work.

Campus Announcements

Sept. 17, 2020 I COVID-19 campus updates: Sept. 17 edition, CU Boulder Today
Sept. 14, 2020 | Spike in COVID-19 cases: Do your part to stop the spread, campus email
Sept. 10, 2020 I COVID-19 campus updates: Sept. 10 edition, CU Boulder Today
Sept. 3, 2020 I COVID-19 campus updates: Sept. 3 edition, CU Boulder Today
Sept. 2, 2020 | Increase in positive cases expected, campus email
Aug. 27, 2020 I Administrative eMemo - What to expect if you host or attend a party, student email
Aug. 27, 2020 I COVID-19 campus updates: Aug. 27 edition, CU Boulder Today

Archive of Campus Updates

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Who to Contact

For campus technology issues or concerns, call the Office of Information Technology at 303-735-4357 (5-HELP).
For health questions, contact your health care provider or Medical Services at 303-492-5101 (24/7 nurse line available for students) for advice and recommendations.
For mental health questions or concerns, call Counseling and Psychiatric Services at 303-492-2277 (24/7 support available for students).
- For faculty and staff, call Faculty and Staff Assistance Program at 303-492-3020.
For families, New Student & Family Programs will be happy to assist you. Call or text 303-492-4431 or email families@colorado.edu.
For employment and payroll questions, after reviewing the section above and if you still have additional questions, call Human Resources at 303-492-6475.

After reviewing the sections above and still have additional questions about how COVID-19 affects your studies or work with CU Boulder you can use the Ask a Question form.

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