Safety

  • photographer wearing a mask
    The general rule is to wear a mask when in public or near people who aren’t in your household, but not all situations are the same. We’ve broken it down a bit further for you.
  • students studying inside
    Properly worn masks can reduce COVID-19 transmission by 95%. Selecting a mask and wearing it properly is more important than ever as new, more contagious variants of COVID-19 spread across the country.
  • music students practicing outside on campus
    Here are three critical actions everyone must continue to take to move toward a pandemic-free future. Your actions make a difference.
  • A Protect Our Herd–face covering required sign at the entrance of Farrand Field
    Through the spring semester, campus officials are providing weekly updates. In this issue, get updates on the next vaccine eligibility phase, campus contact tracing and more.
  • A dimly-lit parking lot
    On the CU Boulder campus and around the Denver metro area, police departments have seen an increase in catalytic converter thefts from parked cars. Learn what you can do to help prevent these thefts.
  • person checking phone and laptop computer
    The campus will conduct a CU Boulder Alerts test at 12:30 p.m. March 18. The test will include text and email notifications, as well as notifications across multiple social media platforms. Prior to the test, please confirm your contact information is up to date.
  • CU Boulder police vehicle
    Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day, and it can be a popular time for parties. If you choose to celebrate, we ask you to remember you are part of the community and your actions impact those around you. Also, face coverings and physical distancing are key to preventing the spread of COVID-19.
  • A Protect Our Herd–face covering required sign at the entrance of Farrand Field
    Through the spring semester, campus officials are providing weekly updates. In this issue: Community testing available at mobile site; Medical Services provides new vaccine education resource; and more.
  • CU Boulder campus
    If you choose to use alcohol or other substances, do you know ways to stay safe? Are you familiar with campus resources and policies? Test your knowledge with this interactive, anonymous quiz. 
  • A Protect Our Herd–face covering required sign at the entrance of Farrand Field
    Through the spring semester, campus officials are providing weekly updates. In this issue: the new CU Boulder vaccine sign-up form; CU Boulder a provider of Johnson & Johnson vaccine; reminders on university-related travel, research and event activities; and more.
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