
Campus Communications
Latest Update
April 13, 2021
President’s Update—Legislature, Commencement, Fall Semester
UH President Renu Khator provided a campus update on a number of important topics. She addressed issues related to the pandemic including plans for in-person commencement ceremonies with limited guests, what to expect for the summer semester, and the transition to a “normal” fall semester and gradual return to campus conditions permitting. Read more about these topics and recent University highlights in the President’s March 13 communication.
Vaccination Eligibility & Availability
Appointments for the Pfizer vaccine are now available at the UH for the week of April 12. The Pfizer vaccine is authorized for people 16 and older. Visit the UH COVID-19 Vaccine page for the latest on how to register for an appointment.
Everyone age 16 and older is now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Texas. All vaccines are authorized for people age 18 and older. The Pfizer vaccine is authorized for people 16 and older.
The new Texas Vaccine Scheduler helps Texans get scheduled for a COVID-19 vaccine at clinics hosted by participating Texas public health entities. Register online at GetTheVaccine.dshs.texas.gov
Travel Guidelines Update
UH has updated its “Return from International Travel” protocols to reflect new CDC guidance for fully vaccinated individuals. Read more on the UH Travel Guidance page.
Spring 2021 In-Person Commencement
The University of Houston will hold a series of in-person commencement ceremonies to honor our May 2021 graduates. Each ceremony will be available via live stream for those who do not feel comfortable attending in person.
Details are available on the UH Commencement webpage.
Symptoms Following Vaccine & Reporting Requirements
UH has adopted new guidance for vaccinated individuals experiencing symptoms following their vaccine. If you have received the COVID-19 vaccine within the last 7 days and you have experienced side effects, you may return to campus if at least 24 hours have passed since last fever without the use of fever-reducing medications and improvement in symptoms, AND you have had no known exposure to someone with COVID-19.
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.
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.
- Curative Testing appointments can be made on the UH appointment website.
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.
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
- April 13, 2021
President’s Update—Legislature, Commencement, Fall Semester from UH President Renu Khator
- Mar. 29, 2021
- Mar. 12, 2021
Summer and Fall 2021 Class Schedules from Provost Paula Myrick Short
- Mar. 11, 2021
In-Person Commencement Plans from Provost Paula Myrick Short
- Mar. 05, 2021
- Mar. 02, 2021
Archive
- April 13, 2021
President’s Update—Legislature, Commencement, Fall Semester from UH President Renu Khator
- Mar. 29, 2021
- Mar. 12, 2021
Summer and Fall 2021 Class Schedules from Provost Paula Myrick Short
- Mar. 11, 2021
In-Person Commencement Plans from Provost Paula Myrick Short
- Mar. 05, 2021
- Mar. 02, 2021
- 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