We are excited to welcome our new and returning Buffs for the spring semester! Whether you’re in Boulder or studying remotely, being a Buff means being part of the CU Boulder community. Being part of this community means looking out for one another.
With rising case numbers and hospitalizations across the country, it is important now more than ever to follow public health guidelines as we return to hybrid learning this semester.
Here are a few ways you can protect yourself and our herd this spring.
Check in on your health
If you’re currently living in Boulder and plan on visiting campus, remember to complete your Buff Pass before heading out. All students will be required to complete a Buff Pass form each day they come to campus once we return to hybrid classes.
This form takes less than one minute to complete and will help keep our CU Boulder community safe and healthy. To complete the form, you will need to answer brief questions related to COVID-19, including:
- Symptoms
- Temperature
- Close contact with potential cases
- Testing history
Once you have completed the Buff Pass, you will receive a message letting you know if it is safe to come to campus. If you are not approved to come to campus or if you’re not feeling well, stay home and contact your health care provider or the Medical Services NurseLine at 303-492-5101 for guidance. Students experiencing cold, flu or COVID-like symptoms can make an appointment with the Public Health Clinic at Wardenburg Health Center for testing, illness management and other resources.
The surveillance monitoring testing program is available to all CU Boulder students, staff and faculty.
Stay home if you’re sick
If you’re not feeling well, stay home, especially if you are showing any symptoms of COVID-19. The Buff Pass can help you determine if it’s safe for you to come to campus and provide you with resources on next steps if you’re not feeling well.
It’s important to communicate with your professors, teaching assistants and supervisors if you are going to miss class or work because of illness. Work with them to determine how you should make up work or get information on class assignments.
Follow public health guidelines
The only way we will be able to stay healthy and return to campus this semester is if we all follow public health guidelines, including:
- Wearing a face covering. When you're on campus or anywhere in Colorado, you're required to wear a face covering in public places. This includes all campus locations as well as indoor and outdoor spaces.
- Avoiding large gatherings. Avoid parties and other large gatherings. Large groups of people increase your risk of contracting COVID-19 and spreading it from person to person.
- Washing your hands frequently. Practice good hygiene by washing your hands for at least 20 seconds or using hand sanitizer when soap and water aren't available.
- Staying 6 feet apart. Practice physical distancing whenever in public by staying at least six feet away from others.
- Disinfecting. Wipe down and disinfect common surfaces and handheld devices frequently.
Talk with your roommates
Disagreements about cleanliness and house guests are likely to come up in any roommate situation. It’s helpful to discuss these expectations and set boundaries early on. Your roommates may be coming from a different state or city than you with different health regulations.
Take time to sit down together now to talk about what the expectations are for Boulder, CU and your own home. If you live on campus, reach out to your RA for help. Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution is another resource for students living on and off campus. They can help with one-on-one conflict coaching and facilitated conversations.
Learn more about how you can be a Buff and keep our campus safe by visiting the Protect Our Herd website.