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Before visiting any campus/off-campus facility:
Each time you plan to visit any UTRGV campus or facility, make sure to first ask yourself these questions:
- Have you been in close contact (within 6 feet of an infected person for a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period)?
- Do you have a measured temperature greater than 100.0°F, or feelings of fever or chills?
- Do you have a new or worsening cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, sore throat, muscle pain or body aches, nausea, vomiting, headache, loss of taste or smell, or diarrhea?
If you answer “Yes” to any of the questions, please DO NOT proceed with your planned visit.
If you’d like to request a free phone screening for a COVID-19 test, please fill out this form.
More information on UTHealth RGV’s COVID-19 testing services.
Wear A Face Covering:
If you are healthy enough to physically visit a UTRGV campus or facility, you need to wear a face covering.
Don’t Have a Face Covering? You may purchase a reusable/washable one at the nearest vending machine for a nominal cost.
Face coverings are required in all of the following areas:
- hallways
- public spaces
- research labs
- teaching/computer labs
- libraries
- classrooms
- University automobiles with at least one passenger
- stairwells
- elevators
- common areas
- office spaces (when social distancing of 6 feet IS NOT possible)
All face coverings must cover both your mouth and nose and are also required in outdoor settings if safe social distancing is not possible.
Practice Social Distancing:
Whether you are walking across your department’s building or the parking lot, be sure to keep space between yourself and the people around you. Wearing a face covering while maintaining a physical distance of at least 6 feet will help keep you - and others - safe and healthy this semester.
Follow All Other Campus Protocols (as necessary):
Some of our university’s campus services have implemented additional health and safety protocols, besides those being practiced university-wide. These protocols only apply to you if you’re attempting to access these services in person, on campus.
Events:
Prior to August 23rd
Non-essential, indoor and outdoor in-person events hosted by UTRGV continue to be cancelled through August 22nd. The Return to Campus Events/Gatherings Subcommittee continues to review and approve requests to have an in-person event on a case-by-case basis until then.
The In-person Event Review Form is required to request approval for an exception to host an in-person event prior to August 23rd.
- Occupancy: Event organizers can plan for an attendance of up to 75% of the venue capacity.
- Catering: If catering will be provided, it must be grab and go (pre-packaged) in one of the following manners:
- Attendees can pick-up their meal and leave the venue.
- Individuals who are vaccinated may opt to eat alongside with others who are fully vaccinated. Unvaccinated individuals should plan to practice social distancing protocols.
- The event organizers can plan for a meal break and regroup after the meal.
Effective August 23rd
Indoor and outdoor in-person events hosted by UTRGV will be allowed starting Monday, August 23rd.
- The In-person Event Review Form is NOT required for in-person events scheduled after August 23rd.
- Occupancy: The university will transition all space types to 100% occupancy for the Fall semester.
- Catering: If catering will be provided, it must be grab and go (pre-packaged) until further notice, in one of the following manners:
- Attendees can pick-up their meal and leave the venue.
- Individuals who are vaccinated may opt to eat alongside with others who are fully vaccinated. Unvaccinated individuals should plan to practice social distancing protocols.
- The event organizers can plan for a meal break and regroup after the meal.
At all times, a department hosting an in-person event is responsible for:
- Being prepared to transition to virtual, postpone, or cancel the in-person event if the threat of COVID-19 community spread increases.
- Promoting compliance with COVID-19 institutional policies and protocols found on the new Committed to Your Safety. Your Success. Your Experience. resource page.
For questions, please contact the Return to Campus Events/Gatherings Committee at UniversityEvents@UTRGV.edu.
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