COVID-19 campus messages
- August 29, 2022
Fall 2022 campus update
As we approach the start of the fall quarter, we find ourselves in a considerably better position for managing COVID-19 than in the previous two years of the pandemic.
- May 31, 2022
Indoor masking strongly encouraged for campus community members
UC Santa Cruz strongly recommends that students, faculty, and staff wear masks indoors, especially in high-density spaces.
- May 19, 2022
Indoor masking is strongly encouraged
Even though masks are no longer required from the State of California and in most UC Santa Cruz facilities, their use indoors, especially in high-density spaces, is strongly recommended.
- April 22, 2022
COVID-19: Community Update
As UC Santa Cruz continues to monitor COVID-19 transmission rates, the community is reminded of the importance of engaging in ongoing mitigation efforts.
- April 05, 2022
Indoor mask guidance for staff
With the indoor mask mandate lifted, we are leaving it to each individual to decide what works best for them. We have included some suggested language below.
- March 24, 2022
Suggested language about indoor masking
Masking remains strongly recommended in all indoor campus settings and people may choose to mask at any time.
- March 15, 2022
Update to indoor masking policy
Effective April 10, masks will not be required for most indoor settings at UC Santa Cruz facilities, but their use will still be strongly recommended.
- March 03, 2022
Spring Break COVID Updates
With Spring Break quickly approaching March 19-26, we are writing to provide some important COVID-related reminders.
- March 02, 2022
Spring break COVID testing protocol and travel guidelines
With the end of winter quarter quickly approaching, we write to share UCSC’s 2022 COVID spring break guidelines.
- February 02, 2022
COVID-19 testing options, updated cadence, daily symptom checker and more
UC Santa Cruz’s testing protocol and our expanded testing options and COVID-19 mitigation measures as we resume in-person instruction this week.
- January 31, 2022
COVID-19 reminders, expanded testing options, updated testing protocol, and more
As we resume mostly in-person instruction this week, we write to share important reminders and critical updates pertaining to COVID-19.
- January 26, 2022
Excited for in-person instruction to resume January 31
We are happy to report that we are set to resume primarily in-person instruction starting Monday, Jan. 31.
- January 19, 2022
Winter quarter instruction - instructor exception process for the return to in-person instruction; other information
We write here to provide an expanded exception program to which instructors may apply now to continue teaching remotely this winter quarter after the general return to in-person instruction on January 31.
- January 19, 2022
Returning to campus: testing requirements, COVID call center, booster clinics, and more
As we plan to resume in-person instruction January 31, I write to share essential information regarding the processes and protocols for students returning to campus.
- January 12, 2022
Campus Booster Clinics: Jan. 19-21
The Student Health Center has expanded its availability of COVID-19 booster shots to faculty, students, and staff with a series of clinics in January.
- January 06, 2022
Delaying in-person instruction until Jan. 31
After consultation with academic and administrative leaders on our campus, at other UC campuses, and with our health center staff, we have made the difficult decision to extend alternate and remote modes of instruction for two additional weeks
- January 02, 2022
Reminders for return to work on Monday
The following are some important reminders regarding your return to on-site work.
