
Campus Communications
Latest Update
Jan. 21, 2021
Free COVID-19 Testing
The University of Houston is partnering with the well-known testing company Curative to provide a free testing on campus where faculty, students and staff can be tested regardless of whether they have symptoms. By appointment only, the testing service is available at the kiosk in front of the UH Student Center South from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
We strongly encourage our campus community to get tested, especially if they have recently traveled, are attending in-person classes, are living or working on campus, or have been potentially exposed to COVID-19. More information about testing options and appointments can be found on the “On-Campus Testing” page.
Positive Case Reporting Dashboard Update
The dashboard has been recently updated to include the average new cases reported daily over the past seven days. The change was made to provide better context of the current trend of cases within the UH community.
Plan for Spring Semester
UH is currently operating under Plan B — mostly remote in our instruction and operations during the spring semester, similar to the fall semester. Spring course delivery options provide a variety of options to meet students’ needs and will include traditional face-to-face courses, as well as HyFlex, hybrid, online synchronous, and online asynchronous courses.
Employees who can continue to effectively perform their duties remotely are asked to continue to do so (with supervisor approval). The spring calendar will remain the same, including Spring Break (March 15-20).
Read more in President Khator’s Jan. 13 update “Spring Semester Update- COVID-19.”
Updates to UH Travel Guidance
UH travel guidance has been updated and all spring and summer 2021 Learning Abroad programs have been cancelled. You are strongly encouraged to postpone travel.
Change in International Travel
Be aware that the CDC has issued an order, effective Jan. 26, requiring all air passengers arriving in the United States from a foreign country to get tested no more than three days before their flight departs and to provide proof of the negative result or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 to the airline before boarding the flight.
UH protocols reflect December 2020 changes to CDC guidance for quarantine following international travel. Upon return from international travel, you will be required to self-quarantine for 10 days, OR get tested 3-5 days after the trip AND stay home for 7 days from the date of your return travel, even if you test negative. More information and the updated recommendations are available on UH’s COVID-19 Travel Guidelines page.
Cleaning After a Positive Case
The University’s COVID-19 website now has more detailed information on the cleaning and disinfection protocols when a person diagnosed or tested positive for COVID-19 has been on campus.
Winter Surge & Safety
Another surge in COVID-19 infections is underway throughout United States. We urge you to stay vigilant in your efforts to prevent the spread. Wash your hands. Wear your masks. Keep your distance. Don’t go out if you’re ill. Get tested, if you have symptoms or have been exposed. Dr. Stephen Spann, UH Vice President for Medical Affairs, shared more tips about safety in his Jan. 8 communication to the campus community.
UH Reporting Requirements
The University has Reporting Requirements should you receive a COVID-19 diagnosis, positive test result, are exposed to someone with COVID-19, or return from international travel. For more information, visit the University Reporting Protocols for COVID-19 Diagnosis and Potential Exposure sites:
Case Support Help Desk
A COVID-19 Case Support Help Desk is available to members of the UH campus community Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., by calling 832-84C-OVID or 832-842-6843. Case support is also offered by emailing covid19coordinator@uh.edu.
Latest Communications
- Jan. 13, 2021
Spring Semester Update- COVID-19 from UH President Renu Khator
- Jan. 8, 2021
COVID-19 Update: Vaccination Plans & Free Testing from Dr. Stephen Spann, VP for Medical Affairs
- Dec. 22, 2020
- Nov. 19, 2020
COVID-19 Safety During the Holidays from Dr. Stephen Spann, VP for Medical Affairs
- Nov. 11, 2020
Fall Semester Update for Students from President Renu Khator
- Oct. 29, 2020
COVID-19 Update from Dr. Stephen Spann, VP for Medical Affairs
Archive
- Jan. 13, 2021
Spring Semester Update- COVID-19 from UH President Renu Khator
- Jan. 8, 2021
COVID-19 Update: Vaccination Plans & Free Testing from Dr. Stephen Spann, VP for Medical Affairs
- Dec. 22, 2020
- Nov. 19, 2020
COVID-19 Safety During the Holidays from Dr. Stephen Spann, VP for Medical Affairs
- Nov. 11, 2020
Fall Semester Update for Students from President Renu Khator
- Oct. 29, 2020
COVID-19 Update from Dr. Stephen Spann, VP for Medical Affairs
- Oct. 28, 2020
Fall Policies and Spring 2021 Update from Provost Paula Myrick Short
- Oct. 5, 2020
Important COVID-19 Reminders from COVID-19 Coordinator Kelly Boysen
- Aug. 24, 2020
Coog Strong, Mask on Reminder from Richard Walker, VP Student Affairs and Enrollment Services
- Aug. 17, 2020
- Aug. 17, 2020
Fall Semester Update to Faculty and Staff from President Renu Khator
- August 3, 2020
- July 30, 2020
- July 14, 2020
Fall Class Schedule Available from Senior VP for Academic Affairs and Provost, Paula Myrick Short
- July 6, 2020
Fall Classes – Next Steps from Senior VP for Academic Affairs and Provost, Paula Myrick Short
- June 29, 2020
Provost Message: Fall Classes from Senior VP for Academic Affairs and Provost, Paula Myrick Short
- June 12, 2020
- June 2, 2020
Reopening Updates: Next Steps to faculty and staff from President Khator
- May 19, 2020
President Khator Update for Faculty and Staff on Fall Reopening
- April 30, 2020
- April 24, 2020
- April 17, 2020
- April 13, 2020
Summer Semester Fees Waived from Senior VP for Academic Affairs, Paula Myrick Short
- April 6, 2020
Update to Faculty from Senior VP for Academic Affairs, Paula Myrick Short
- April 3, 2020
- March 27, 2020
- March 26, 2020
- March 26, 2020
Interim Graduate Grade Policy from Senior VP for Academic Affairs, Paula Myrick Short
- March 25, 2020
Interim Undergraduate Grade Policy from Senior VP for Academic Affairs, Paula Myrick Short
- March 24, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Harris County Order from UH President Renu Khator
- March 19, 2020
Updates Regarding COVID-19 and Travel from Chief Physician, Dr. Vanessa Tilney
- March 19, 2020
UH & COVID-19 Decisions to Students from UH President Renu Khator
- March 19, 2020
COVID-19: Three Important Decisions to Faculty/Staff from UH President Renu Khator
- March 17, 2020
Latest UH Guidelines for COVID-19 from UH President Renu Khator
- March 12, 2020
Staff Leadership Announcement from the Chief Financial Officer, Jim McShan
- March 12, 2020
- March 12, 2020
- March 11, 2020
- March 11, 2020
UH Takes COVID-19 Action; Classes to Go Online from UH President Renu Khator
- March 10, 2020
Research Labs and COVID-19 Preparedness from Senior VP for Academic Affairs, Paula Myrick Short
- March 9, 2020
COVID-19 Update to Faculty and Staff from UH President Renu Khator
- March 9, 2020
- March 6, 2020
UH prepares for COVID-19 from Senior VP for Academic Affairs, Paula Myrick Short
- March 4, 2020
UH System Exposure Prevention Statement and Update from Chancellor Renu Khator
- March 2, 2020
- January 28, 2020
Travel Restrictions from Senior VP for Academic Affairs, Paula Myrick Short
- January 27, 2020