Fall Plan
The Return to Learn Program is a university-wide strategy that enables a safe return to campus based on results from regular COVID-19 testing of students, faculty and staff.
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Q&A: Virus Spread
Dr. Chip Schooley shares UC San Diego’s involvement in vaccine development, how the SARS-CoV-2 virus spreads, the importance of wearing masks, and more
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Phase 1 Results
More than 1,500 residential students were tested in Phase 1 of Return to Learn, confirming the feasibility of broadly testing the campus community
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UC San Diego continues to monitor the spread of COVID-19, working closely with local, state and national officials. For the latest updates to the campus community, visit the Current Campus Status page »
MASKS REQUIRED
Masks are required on the UC San Diego campus — outdoors and in shared spaces indoors — following a new California mandate. If you are on campus without a mask, one may be provided or can be purchased at the UC San Diego Bookstore. In addition, a daily COVID-19 symptom and exposure screening is required for on-campus employees, while all students, faculty and staff are expected to practice physical distancing.
Fall Plan
Between now and the start of the fall quarter, UC San Diego will continue to operate amid great uncertainty. It is an uncomfortable feeling for many of us, requiring enormous flexibility, patience, resilience and grace. In all decisions, the health and safety of students, faculty, staff and local communities will be paramount. Read about current plans for the campus’s reopening Fall 2020.
About Return to Learn
The goal of the Return to Learn Program is simple: returning to what we do best—teaching, learning, conducting pioneering research and serving our communities. Several taskforce work groups consisting of faculty, students and staff were created to provide extensive evaluation, planning and preparations. Decisions have been guided by faculty and researchers at our School of Medicine, Wertheim School of Public Health and Longevity Science and UC San Diego Health in conjunction with current state and county public health guidelines.
Return to Learn: Results and Privacy
Phase 1 Results
During the initial three-week pilot period, over 1,500 students living on campus were successfully tested for COVID-19. Learn more about the findings, which bring UC San Diego closer to large-scale testing of students, staff and faculty.
Privacy
Student and employee screening and COVID-19 test results remain confidential, shared only with only with supervisors; a select group of campus public health experts; and the county public health agency as required by law. Learn more about how UC San Diego protects the privacy of your personal data.
COVID-19 SYMPTOM SCREENING
All UC San Diego staff, faculty and student employees who are reporting to campus or any other physical UC San Diego location for work must conduct a self-screening for COVID-19 symptoms and report any symptoms. Visit the symptom screening website »
MEDIA PACKAGE
If you are external media who would like to learn more about the program or request an interview, please contact Christine Clark at ceclark@ucsd.edu. In addition, a media package is available here, including downloadable photos and B-roll.
Join the Fight: COVID-19 Fund
Make a gift to the UC San Diego COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund to help ensure our response to the global pandemic remains agile. Your support expands clinical testing, accelerates research on virus transmission and assists university community members impacted by the disease.
