10.7 COVID-19 Student Resources
UTA continues to monitor official sources as we plan course instruction and safe, phased return to campus in preparation for the fall 2020 semester. The UTA Repopulation Executive Planning Task Force, working in close coordination with the Fall Academic & Course Planning Task Force, has been developing a phased approach to safely resume increased activity on campus.
https://www.uta.edu/announcements/coronavirus
Face covering protocol
The University implemented a face-covering protocol, effective June 10, 2020. Everyone on campus is required to follow this protocol.
For more information: https://www.uta.edu/announcements/coronavirus/campus-updates/face-covering-protocolRelationship Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention
Committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which all members of the University Community can persevere academically, personally, and professionally in an equitable and safe manner, devoid of sexual and relationship violence.
Daily health screenings
To keep one another safe, Mavericks must self-monitor daily for COVID-19 symptoms
Mavericks who plan to come to campus to work or learn in the fall semester must follow a simple rule first.
Before reporting to campus each day, all faculty, staff and students must perform a daily health screening, which includes a daily temperature check and self-monitoring for the following COVID-19 symptoms:
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Chills or repeated shaking with chills
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Loss of taste or smell
- Diarrhea
- Feverishness, or a temperature greater than or equal to 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit
https://www.uta.edu/news/news-releases/2020/07/13/self-monitoring
On-campus testing
Under UTA plan, students identified as needing testing will pay no out-of-pocket costs.
In accordance with public health and medical guidance, on-campus testing will be focused on students showing COVID-19 symptoms
UTA students can contact UTA Health Services with concerns during office hours at 817-272-2771
https://www.uta.edu/news/news-releases/2020/07/27/covid-student-testing
Social distancing is every Maverick’s responsibility
The University of Texas at Arlington is adopting a phased approach to safely resuming activities on campus, while encouraging social distancing to provide the healthiest possible environment for staff, faculty and students.
COVID-19 Return-to-Campus Training
All Faculty and Staff are required to complete the COVID-19 Return-to-Campus Training in Canvas before the start date of the repopulation phase that includes their department.
https://uta.catalog.instructure.com/browse/employees/training/courses/covidtraining
COVID Contact forms
Report Close Contact Form
Fill out this form if you have had close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?UnivofTexasArlington&layout_id=15
Report Personal Diagnosis
Fill out this form if you have been personally diagnosed positive for COVID-19.
https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?UnivofTexasArlington&layout_id=15