Living
We want students, whether online or on campus, to get the most out of campus life. Therefore, UT created these guidelines to ensure that we safely resume in-person events, meetings, student-facing transactions and student gatherings this fall. UT will provide student engagement activities fully or partially online, on campus or in outdoor spaces. This includes meetings of student organizations, recreational sports activities and other student gatherings of various sizes. These guidelines will be available when students arrive in August.
Most student-focused buildings and spaces began a phased opening on Aug. 17. Students officially moved into residence halls during Mooov-In, Aug. 20-23. Most rooms in residence halls will be slated as double occupancy in addition to a number of single occupancy rooms with modified dining options.
The university will continue offering medical and mental health services via telehealth and in-person visits, as well as through in-person and virtual programming. Online programs and services will be offered, providing program and service opportunities to students who do not return to campus, including undergraduate, graduate, international, veterans and student parents, beginning on Aug. 20.
Staying Connected, Engaged and Healthy
Help with Stress
The Division of Student Affairs is offering new support groups, workshops and recreational opportunities to help students cope with the stressors caused by COVID-19.
Contactless Check-In
UT events and student life activities are using contactless check-in and following university events guidelines.
New Student Portal
Through a virtual student portal, the Longhorn Connection, UT is delivering innovative options to connect students to activities, events and each other.
Cleaning
The university is cleaning various activity areas nightly and regularly sanitize public areas and office spaces.
Student Employees
Student employees are working with their supervisor to determine their working modality and expectations, whether working in person, remotely or a hybrid.
Student Life Activity Monitoring
All student life activities are being closely monitored closely monitored to follow the health and wellness guidelines, policies and procedures to enhance the campus experience. Department support services and programs and engagement efforts will be added, removed or adapted in response to safety protocols and direction from university leadership.
Special Circumstances
Students with special circumstances (non-ADA), including COVID-19 symptoms, should submit the Student Emergency Services absence notification request form with the expectation that the attendance requirement will not be affected.
Health and Safety Rule Violations
UT encourages compliance by increasing awareness and fostering a spirit of cooperation. For those who continue putting the community at risk with their behavior, corrective and disciplinary action may be taken in accordance with the university’s guidelines for faculty, staff and students.
Campus Dining
Division of Student Affairs dining facilities began in a phased opening on Aug. 17. Please check University Housing and Dining and University Unions websites for the latest information regarding operating hours and other details. Possibilities include:
To-Go Meals
Offering to-go meals served by staff, with no self-serve option at multiple locations. Please check University Housing and Dining and University Unions websites for the latest information regarding operating hours and other details.
Extended Operation
Extended evening operating hours at some dining locations.
