Through the spring semester, campus officials are providing weekly updates through CU Boulder Today.
COVID-19 vaccine required for faculty, staff and students
In support of the university’s commitment to health and safety, CU Boulder will require faculty, staff and students to receive the COVID-19 vaccine before the fall 2021 semester.
This is in alignment with the decision to institute this requirement for the CU system.
The vaccine requirement will allow the campus to more fully return to a traditional campus experience for the fall 2021 semester.
Read more on the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements and Process webpage.
Study shows vaccination level needed to reduce public health restrictions
According to a new study, at least 70% of Colorado residents will need to get vaccinated against COVID-19 before the state can safely roll back all public health restrictions and return to “normal.”
Those results come from a mathematical study led by researchers at two University of Colorado campuses—CU Boulder and the CU Anschutz Medical Campus.
Student-led spring study shows high mask compliance on campus
More than 98% of people at CU Boulder wore a mask indoors on campus this semester, and 93% of them wore it correctly, according to a Centers for Disease Control-sponsored study tracking mask compliance at 53 U.S. universities.
Vaccine guidance
- Four reasons to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Vaccine safety and information from Medical Services.
- Answers to common vaccine questions.
Finals week building access
Building access during finals week will remain the same, with most academic buildings on campus open to students, faculty and staff via Buff OneCard access from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. This includes the first two days of finals, Saturday, May 1, and Sunday, May 2.
For students needing access to on-campus computer labs during finals for taking tests or accessing the internet, there will be additional access for all CU Boulder students for two labs in the Engineering Center, ECCE 141 and ECCR 252, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day April 30 through May 5.
If you encounter access issues, please contact the Operations Control Center at 303-492-5522 for immediate assistance.
Summer and fall 2021 transition updates
Campus leaders are analyzing the campus health and safety policy, mitigation measures on campus, events and activities guidance and other COVID-19 response efforts within the context of expected changes to public health conditions and restrictions.
An update will be provided the week of May 10 with more information on how the campus will adjust summer operations under shifting public health guidance in the transition to a more traditional in-person experience this fall.
Staffing transition guidance for returning to on-campus work
Human Resources provided guidance to supervisors regarding the process and timing for assessing work environments and planning for increases in employee presence on campus beginning in June. The Research & Innovation Office is providing guidance on the timing and process for increasing on-campus research and creative work. Campus leaders will be working with their supervisors within each unit to develop their staffing plans.
COVID-19 testing, Buff Pass requirements change May 10
COVID-19 monitoring testing will not be required after May 10.
- Monitoring testing will continue to be available through Aug. 6 with reduced locations and hours. Starting May 10, monitoring testing sites will be available only at the following locations:
Village Center and Community Commons
- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.
- Closed weekends and holidays.
- The testing site’s last day of operation is Friday, July 30.
University Memorial Center (UMC)
- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.
- Closed weekends and holidays.
- The testing site’s last day of operation is Friday, Aug. 6.
Mobile testing site
- Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pleasant Street Athens North, 1855 Athens St., in parking lot 13.
- Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Athens North, 1855 Athens St., in parking lot 131.
- The mobile testing site’s last day of operation is to be determined.
In the fall semester, the monitoring testing program will not be operating. Medical Services will continue COVID-19 diagnostic testing for faculty, staff and students.
Buff Pass becomes optional May 10
The daily completion of the Buff Pass form will be optional as of May 10. Monitoring test results will still appear in Buff Pass through Aug. 6. The weekly report to supervisors will no longer be sent after the Buff Pass requirement ends May 10.
Boulder County approves new COVID-19 dial
Boulder County is anticipated to remain in Level Blue until May 16, 2021, as Boulder County Public Health adopted a Boulder County COVID-19 dial framework.
Reminders:
Summer 2021 Event Guidance
An update to the campus’s Events and Activity Policy will be published the week of May 10 to align with the local BCPH COVID-19 dial and go into effect May 17 for the summer term.
Travel approval
Concur has been updated to reflect final approval for domestic travel for university-related business to be considered “approved” once the appropriate officer-level (dean or associate vice chancellor) is achieved. Provost or chief operating officer approval is no longer required for domestic travel. International travel for university-related business still requires approval from the appropriate officer and the provost or COO. Further guidance related to travel approvals is forthcoming from the CU System offices.
Find your study spot
- Visit the Find Your Study Spot webpage to see more about spaces available to reserve for studying or eating. Bookable rooms also have posters outside the door with links directly to the CU Boulder Room Scheduling tool.
Campus affiliates can sign in with their IdentiKey and password and no longer have to wait for account approval. Get detailed instructions for scheduling a space with the room scheduling tool.
Interviews continue virtually
Job interviews and other recruitment activities should continue to be conducted virtually until further notice. COVID-19 hiring guidance is provided by Human Resources.
Building access
CU students, faculty and staff Buff OneCard holders have access to most buildings with scheduled in-person classes from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday. The University Libraries, Recreation Center and UMC publish their respective hours on their websites. Get building access information and see FAQs.
State COVID-19 resources
- Exposure notification service: The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment launched its statewide COVID-19 exposure notification system in partnership with Google and Apple.
Contact information
Available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, contact Buff Info via email or by phone: 303-492-INFO (4636).
