College During COVID: Updates to testing, travel and other policy guidance
by UA COVID-19 Updates |
On Aug. 11, the new goes into effect. The changes to the state mandate mean that the university also needs to update its guidance in three areas:
- Student testing
- University travel
- Campus entry restrictions
Because students are already starting to arrive on UA campuses, the student testing guidance was the first priority. The full student testing guidance document can be , but here are the major changes you should be aware of when it comes to travel and student testing:
Pre-travel and airport testing for people coming from outside 熊猫在线视频
The state mandate says that people who are not 熊猫在线视频 residents will either need to
get a COVID-19 test within 72 hours of traveling and show proof of a negative or pending
test result, or they will be tested at the airport for a fee of $250. Students traveling
to 熊猫在线视频 for school and employees traveling to 熊猫在线视频 for work will NOT have to pay
the $250 fee for testing. The university will provide letters verifying student or
employee status, which can be shown at the airport to waive the fee. Visit to generate your letter.
Requirements after arrival from outside 熊猫在线视频
The state mandates put more restrictions on your activities when you arrive from outside
熊猫在线视频. Regardless of whether you received your test at the airport or prior to arrival,
you will be required to get a second test 7 days after your arrival.
If you arrive in 熊猫在线视频 with a negative test, you will be required to practice 鈥渟trict social distancing鈥� between the time you arrive and when the second test comes back negative. If you arrive in 熊猫在线视频 with a pending test result, or you are tested at the airport, you will be required to self-quarantine until you receive a negative test result. After that, you can practice strict social distancing. You will need to stay in your home or residence hall room. Going to in-person classes or on-site work is not allowed. Since most tests have at least a 72-hour turnaround for results, you should plan on being in self-quarantine and/or practicing strict social distancing for at least 10 days after your arrival. After 14 days, if you don鈥檛 have your test results back, you can resume normal activities.
These changes are reflected in the posted on the . Testing requirements for 熊猫在线视频 residents moving into residence halls remains the same. The university travel guidance and campus entry guidance will also be updated this week and shared on the same site. Please watch for more specifics from each of the universities on how the new travel mandate will affect operations.
Finally, the public facilities and services policy has been rescinded. Please refer to your university鈥檚 guidance on access to public facilities such as gyms, libraries and retail operations.
For more information about UAA's fall operating plans, see Chancellor Sandeen's message from Aug. 10.
College During COVID is a straightforward guide to UAA鈥檚 operations during the ongoing pandemic. Look for a new edition in every issue of Seawolf Daily and Seawolf Students.