Campus Readiness

Building Access & Safety

We’ve made a number of changes to our buildings and infrastructure to allow for a safe return to campus. Minimizing exposure to COVID-19 is key to protecting our herd. We've outlined some of the measures we are taking across campus:

Building Access

Most buildings on campus will be locked and require a Buff OneCard for access. This will limit the density within buildings and maximize safety.
Students, faculty and staff will have Buff OneCard access to all academic buildings with scheduled, active teaching from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Students, faculty and staff who normally have weekend and after-hours access to specific buildings will still have that access to those buildings.

Problems accessing a building?

Those who forget Buff OneCards or keys but usually have building access will be granted entrance into their offices/buildings. If you experience problems entering a building with your Buff OneCard, you can contact Access Services at 303-492-6609 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After hours, you can contact the Operations Control Center (OCC) at 303-492-5522 or occ@colorado.edu. The OCC operates 24 hours a day.

FAQs on Building Access

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

Classroom Setup

8-foot hexagon model in all classrooms. This model allows a 6-foot distance between desks/tables and includes space for movement through the rooms for exits/entrances.

Building Circulation & Pathways

Circulation plans will be unique to each building to eliminate bottlenecks and gatherings. Signage will provide direction.
Many buildings will have designated entrance- and exit-only locations.

Elevators & Stairwells

Unless otherwise indicated by signage, no more than four persons may enter an elevator at a time.
When using an elevator, wear your mask/face covering and avoid touching the elevator button with your exposed hand/fingers.
Stairwells will be designated up or down. Use the stairs when possible.

Deep Cleaning & Sanitizing

There will be enhanced cleaning and disinfecting protocols of high-touch surfaces and restrooms, and general cleaning of common spaces.
Custodial staff will disinfect all classrooms each night.
Classrooms will have disinfecting wipes for instructors and students to wipe the surfaces they touch during a class period.
Hand sanitizer stations and refills have been installed in all main building entrances and high-traffic areas.
Building proctors will be provided with spray bottles of cleaning/disinfecting solution and paper towels in offices, labs or areas not routinely serviced by custodial staff.

Building Ventilation & Air Quality

Updated and assessed air filtration in every HVAC system across our campus to ensure each is providing proper ventilation to mitigate virus spread
Increased outdoor air mix in building ventilation and minimizing recirculated air
Added portable air purifiers for classrooms
Installed plexi barriers in various locations

Air purifyers air purification systems Plexiglass air filter installation

Be safe. Be you. Protect our herd.

#BuffsTogether

Questions and Comments

Protect Our Herd

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

COVID-19 Campus Updates

As a university, we recognize our responsibility to continually monitor our progress and adjust our plans as needed in response to changes in the environment and in the spread of COVID-19. Use the COVID-19 Updates site to stay on top of announcements.

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