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This page contains all internal news related to UC San Diego's Return to Learn program. Here you will find an archive of the weekly recap newsletter, webinars on COVID-19 and all campus notices that have been issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
UC San Diego also issues a daily required notification of potential workplace exposure locations that offers campus community members an opportunity to review the COVID Daily Dashboard to learn where positive COVID individuals were present on campus.
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Important Information: Flu Vaccine Mandate for Students
November 8, 2022
Important Information Regarding This Year's Flu Vaccine Mandate for Employees
November 4, 2022
Campus Safety and Masking Protocols Updated for Winter
November 4, 2022
Systemwide Review of Presidential Policy – University of California – Policy on Vaccination Programs
September 19, 2022
New COVID Bivalent Booster Vaccine Now Available
September 9, 2022
Fall 2022 Instructional Update
September 7, 2022
Monkeypox Awareness
August 9, 2022
Summer COVID Safety Update
August 8, 2022
Faculty and Research Town Hall: Thursday, June 16
June 10, 2022
Clarification Regarding Research Work Arrangements
April 11, 2022
Faculty and Research Town Hall: Tuesday, April 12
April 7, 2022
Campus Safety and Masking Protocols Updated
April 5, 2022
Simplification of Research Ramp Procedures Starting March 21, 2022
March 22, 2022
Campus Operations Update
March 18, 2022
Remaining Vigilant: Ongoing Campus Safety Protocols
March 11, 2022
Updates from Human Resources
March 10, 2022
Faculty and Research Town Hall: Wednesday, Feb 23
February 18, 2022
Updates from Human Resources
February 7, 2022
Campus Operations Update - Indoor Dining Now Open, Phase II Residential Protocols
February 4, 2022
Return to In-Person Instruction Jan. 31
January 24, 2022
Updates from Human Resources
January 21, 2022
Spring 2022 Course Modality Change Guidance
January 21, 2022
Systemwide Mitigating COVID-19 Impacts on Faculty Working Group Preliminary Report
January 20, 2022
Research Activity During January 2022 Remote Instruction Period
January 13, 2022
Faculty and Research Town Hall: Thursday, Jan. 13
January 10, 2022
Winter Quarter Instructional Updates
January 7, 2022
Winter Quarter Update
January 6, 2022
Faculty Town Hall: Friday, January 7
January 4, 2022
Winter 2022 Welcome & Update
January 4, 2022
Omicron Update
December 28, 2021
UC Mandates COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters
December 22, 2021
Omicron Variant and Campus Operations Update
December 21, 2021
A Message from UC President Michael Drake on COVID Vaccine Boosters
December 15, 2021
New Statewide Indoor Masking Mandate Begins Tomorrow
December 14, 2021
COVID-19 and Omicron Variant Update
December 2, 2021
Updated Link - Research Town Hall: Tuesday, December 7, 2021
November 24, 2021
Research Town Hall: Tuesday, December 7, 2021
November 24, 2021
Campus Eateries Capacity Cap Lifted
November 12, 2021
Updates from Human Resources
November 12, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Now Available for all UC San Diego Students and Employees
November 10, 2021
Updated Guidance for In-Person Events
November 1, 2021
Important Information Regarding This Year's Flu Vaccine Mandate for Employees
October 28, 2021
Faculty and Research Town Hall: Tuesday, Nov. 2
October 28, 2021
Updates to Masking Policy and Daily Symptoms Screening
October 20, 2021
Winter 2022 Course Modality Change Guidance
October 20, 2021
COVID-19 Asymptomatic Testing Requirement Change
October 14, 2021
Updates from Human Resources
October 12, 2021
Winter 2022 Instruction
October 11, 2021
Updates from Human Resources
September 23, 2021
Faculty and Research Town Hall: Monday, Sept. 27
September 22, 2021
Updates from Human Resources
September 9, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Compliance Dashboard for Supervisors
September 8, 2021
Campus Safety Preparations and Updated Masking Recommendation
September 3, 2021
Fall 2021 Course Modality Change Guidance and FAQs for Return to In-Person Instruction
September 3, 2021
Updates from Human Resources
August 26, 2021
Fall Quarter COVID-19 Campus Operations Update
August 20, 2021
Faculty and Research Town Hall: Tuesday, August 24
August 18, 2021
Updates from Human Resources
August 16, 2021
Employee Vaccine Mandate Town Hall
August 5, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Compliance Details
August 4, 2021
UC COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
August 3, 2021
Updates from your CHRO
July 28, 2021
Faculty and Research Town Hall: Tuesday, July 27
July 21, 2021
UC Issues Final COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
July 16, 2021
Updates from your CHRO
July 15, 2021
Work Location Status Form: Complete by July 23
July 14, 2021
Clarifying Campus COVID-19 Policy Updates
July 2, 2021
Academic Affairs - Return To Campus
July 2, 2021
Updates from your CHRO
June 24, 2021
Classroom Guidance for Fall ‘21 In-Person Instruction
June 21, 2021
Academic Senate Newsletter – June 2021
June 21, 2021
Campus COVID-19 Policy Updates
June 15, 2021
Office of the President Finalizing COVID-19 Vaccine Policy
June 14, 2021
Updates from your CHRO
June 10, 2021
For Employee Comment – UC San Diego Flexible Work Arrangements Policy
June 7, 2021
Updates from your CHRO
May 26, 2021
Faculty and Research Town Hall: Thursday, May 27
May 19, 2021
UC Remote Instruction Survey – Spring 2021 Reminder
May 19, 2021
Reminder: Staff Town Hall
May 17, 2021
Updates from your CHRO
May 13, 2021
Walk-Up Vaccination Now Available at RIMAC
May 7, 2021
Campus Masking Policy Update
May 7, 2021
UC Remote Instruction Survey – Spring 2021
May 6, 2021
New On-site Research Activity Guidelines, Including Music and Performing Arts Guidelines
May 6, 2021
Student Town Hall: Tuesday, May 4
April 29, 2021
Campus Dining Update
April 28, 2021
Updates from your CHRO
April 28, 2021
For Systemwide Review: Proposed Presidential Policy SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program
April 27, 2021
Faculty Town Hall: Tuesday, April 27
April 21, 2021
Return to Campus Planning Update
April 19, 2021
Spring Campus Operations Update
April 15, 2021
Student Vaccination Appointments Open This Thursday
April 12, 2021
REMINDER: Please Schedule Vaccination Appointments
April 9, 2021
Travel Policy Update
April 9, 2021
Updates from your CHRO
April 7, 2021
Fall Instruction Planning Update
April 5, 2021
Welcome to Spring Quarter
March 29, 2021
Research Ramp-Up Update
March 25, 2021
Reminder - Research Town Hall Tomorrow: March 25th 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
March 24, 2021
Updates from your CHRO
March 19, 2021
Faculty and Researchers Return to Campus
March 17, 2021
Campus Operations Update
March 15, 2021
Temporary Pandemic Relief for Flexible Spending Accounts
March 15, 2021
Updates from your CHRO
March 10, 2021
Updates from your CHRO
March 5, 2021
Faculty Town Hall: Tuesday, March 9
March 3, 2021
Vaccinating Campus Employees
Feb. 26, 2021
Reminder: Faculty Town Hall: Thursday, February 18
Feb. 16, 2021
Updates from your CHRO
Feb. 11, 2021
Faculty Town Hall: Thursday, February 18
Feb. 8, 2021
Staff Town Hall: Wednesday, February 17
Feb. 4, 2021
Vaccination Station at RIMAC and Vaccine Update
Feb. 2, 2021
Updates from your CHRO
Jan. 28, 2021
Campus Operations Update
Jan. 27, 2021
Research Town Hall, February 2, 2021
Jan. 25, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization
Jan. 15, 2021
Alert - Misuse of COVID-19 Testing
Jan. 15, 2021
Wastewater Monitoring Dashboard Tool
Jan. 15, 2021
Updates from your CHRO
Jan. 12, 2021
Wastewater Detection of SARS CoV-2
Jan. 12, 2021
Staff Town Hall: Thursday, January 21
Jan. 11, 2021
Welcome to Winter Quarter
Jan. 5, 2020
Return to Learn: Faculty Town Hall
Jan. 5, 2020
Wastewater Detection of SARS CoV-2
Jan. 4, 2021
Wastewater Detection of SARS CoV-2
Dec. 30, 2020
Wastewater Detection of SARS CoV-2
Dec. 29, 2020
Wastewater Detection of SARS CoV-2
Dec. 22, 2020
Announcing New Faculty COVID Relief Grant
Dec. 22, 2020
Wastewater Detection of SARS CoV-2
Dec. 20, 2020
Updates from your CHRO
Dec. 18, 2020
Gratitude for a Successful Fall Quarter
Dec. 18, 2020
Required COVID-19 Testing and Related Leave Protection
Dec. 17, 2020
Wastewater Detection of SARS CoV-2
Dec. 13, 2020
Return to Learn and Winter Operations Update
Dec. 11, 2020
Staff Town Hall: Tuesday, December 15
Dec. 10, 2020
Updates from Your CHRO
Dec. 9, 2020
Wastewater Detection of SARS CoV-2
Dec. 7, 2020
Wastewater Detection of SARS CoV-2
Dec. 4, 2020
Wastewater Detection of SARS CoV-2
Dec. 3, 2020
Return to Learn: Faculty Town Hall
Dec. 2, 2020
Wastewater Detection of SARS CoV-2
Dec. 2, 2020
Return to Learn: Student Town Hall
Dec. 1, 2020
Wastewater Detection of SARS CoV-2
Nov. 29, 2020
Wastewater Detection of SARS CoV-2
Nov. 28, 2020
Wastewater Detection of SARS CoV-2
Nov. 25, 2020
Reminders Regarding Pandemic Safety In Research Facilities
Nov. 24, 2020
Safety in Research Settings
Nov. 24, 2020
Wastewater Detection of SARS CoV-2
Nov. 24, 2020
UC San Diego’s Jobs Protection Plan
Nov. 23, 2020
Updates from your CHRO
Nov. 23, 2020
A Message from UC President Drake: UC’s Commitment to Preserving Jobs During the Pandemic
Nov. 23, 2020
Paid Administrative Leave Period Extended & Flu Vaccine Mandate
Nov. 19, 2020
Fall Break and COVID-19 Campus Operations Update
Nov. 17, 2020
CA COVID Notify-Update to Apple iOS 14.2 to Continue Exposure Notifications
Nov. 13, 2020
Updates from your CHRO
Nov. 10, 2020
Academic Reviews and Impact of COVID-19
Nov. 6, 2020
Return to Learn Faculty Town Hall: Classroom Culture and Assessment - Models and Resources
Nov. 4, 2020
Wastewater Detection of SARS CoV-2
Oct. 27, 2020
Wastewater Detection of SARS CoV-2
Oct. 26, 2020
Return to Learn Update, Fall Break Planning and Travel Guidelines
Oct. 23, 2020
Remote Work Extended Through March 12, 2021
Oct. 20, 2020
Reminder - Return to Learn Faculty Town Hall: In-Person Instruction and COVID-19: Lessons Learned So Far
Oct. 19, 2020
Return to Learn Staff Town Hall: Thursday, October 22
Oct. 16, 2020
Research Town Hall, October 26th
Oct. 15, 2020
Updates from your CHRO
Oct. 15, 2020
Return to Learn Faculty Town Hall: In-Person Instruction and COVID-19: Lessons Learned So Far
Oct. 13, 2020
Return to Learn: Faculty Town Hall
Oct. 7, 2020
Return to Learn: Student Town Hall
Oct. 5, 2020
Updates from your CHRO
Oct. 1, 2020
Welcome to UC San Diego and Return to Learn Update
Oct. 1, 2020
Support for our Faculty and Students at the Start of Fall Quarter
Sept. 29, 2020
Participate in UC San Diego’s Voluntary COVID Exposure Notification System Pilot
Sept. 24, 2020
Return to Learn Staff Town Hall, Thursday, September 24
Sept. 17, 2020
Updates from your CHRO
Sept. 16, 2020
Voluntary COVID-19 Smartphone Notification Project to Launch
Sept. 11, 2020
Return to Learn Faculty Town Hall, Friday, September 18
Sept. 11, 2020
Update on Wastewater Testing Results
Sept. 9, 2020
Wastewater Detection of SARS CoV-2
Sept. 5, 2020
Return to Learn: Student Town Hall
Sept. 4, 2020
Updates from Your CHRO
Sept. 3, 2020
Return to Learn and Campus Operations Update
Sept. 2, 2020
Return to Learn Staff Town Hall, Thursday, August 27
Aug 20, 2020
Senate Summer Town Halls for Academics
Aug 11, 2020
Return to Learn Student Town Hall
Aug 10, 2020
Work and Health Management Registration Update
Aug 7, 2020
New Flu Vaccination Requirement for UC Students, Faculty, and Staff
Aug 7, 2020
Senate Town Hall for Academics
Aug 4, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE: Work and Health Management Registration
July 31, 2020
Return to Learn: Graduate and Professional Student Town Hall
July 30, 2020
COVID-19 Fact and Fiction: Showcasing UC San Diego Expertise in a New Webcast
July 17, 2020
Return to Learn Staff Town Hall, Friday July 23
July 17, 2020
Return to Learn Student Town Hall, Friday July 16
July 13, 2020
Return to Learn Faculty Town Hall, Friday July 10
July 7, 2020
COVID-19 Screening and Testing for Campus - Fall 2020
June 30, 2020
Campus Operations for Fall 2020
June 25, 2020
Be Aware of COVID-19 Related Hacking and Phishing Attacks
June 11, 2020
Resumption of Operations Requirements
June 5, 2020
UC San Diego Research Ramp Up: Orange Phase Launch
May 30, 2020
Symptom Screening for Employees Working On-Site
May 29, 2020
Message from the Chancellor: Phased Approach to Campus Operations
May 29, 2020
Planning for June 1st Ramp Up of Research During COVID-19 Pandemic
May 15, 2020
Balancing Remote Work and Caregiving
May 12, 2020
May Updates for UC San Diego Academics
May 8, 2020
Message from the Chancellor: Financial Impact of COVID-19
May 7, 2020
UC San Diego's "Return to Learn" Program
May 5, 2020
Childcare and Resources for Parents and Caretakers During COVID-19
May 1, 2020
Fall Campus Operations; Tuition and Fees; Housing and Dining; Virtual Student Resources
Apr. 28, 2020
Senate COVID-19 Update
Apr. 20, 2020
Remote Summer Session, Summer Campus Housing and Academic Integrity
Apr. 9, 2020
Temporary Work Opportunity Clearinghouse
Apr. 7, 2020
UC Launches Grant Program to Spur Urgently Needed COVID-19 Research
Apr. 6, 2020
Research Town Halls, Funding Opportunities and Support
Apr. 2, 2020
A Message of Thanks to UC San Diego Academics
Apr. 2, 2020
Assurances to UC San Diego Employees During these Unprecedented Times
Apr. 2, 2020
Alert: Zoom Bombing Prevention and Reports
Apr. 2, 2020
Be Prepared: COVID-19 Scams Are Targeting You
Apr. 2, 2020
Letter from the Chancellor: COVID-19 Campus Update, Commitment to Community
Apr. 1, 2020
Welcome to Spring Quarter, Precautions for Campus Residents, COVID-19 Updates
March 29, 2020
Triton Alert Update: COVID-19 at UC San Diego
March 28, 2020
Continuity of Research
March 26, 2020
Deadline Extension: 2020-21 Course Development and Instructional Improvement Program (CDIIP)
March 26, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Gratitude, Triton Community, and Campus Updates
March 24, 2020
Extension of Probationary Period for Assistant-Level Academic Appointees
March 24, 2020
Temporary Changes to San Diego Senate Regulations Relating to Grading Options and Enrollment Deadlines
March 23, 2020
COVID-19 Related Research Opportunities
March 20, 2020
COVID-19 Update: Stay at Home Order
March 20, 2020
Critical Equipment Needs for Clinical Care Related to COVID-19
March 20, 2020
COVID-19 Updates: Critical Functions Staffing; Campus Population Density; Stress Management
March 19, 2020
Immediate Move to Direct Deposit
March 18, 2020
Committee on Academic Personnel (CAPS) Response to COVID-19
March 18, 2020
COVID-19 Research Guidance (Reducing On-Site Activity)
March 17, 2020
Executive Order from UC President Napolitano on Paid Administrative Leave
March 16, 2020
Campus Housing and Operations Update
March 16, 2020
Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 at UC San Diego
March 16, 2020
Coronavirus: Impacts to Students
March 13, 2020
Coronavirus: Workplace Options
March 13, 2020
Coronavirus: Impacts to Researchers
March 13, 2020
Statement from UC San Diego Athletics
March 12, 2020
Winter Quarter and Final Exam Update
March 11, 2020
Coronavirus—Campuswide Status Update
March 9, 2020
UC President Napolitano‘s updated guidance for UC locations concerning COVID-19
March 9, 2020
Updated UC directive travel restrictions to CDC Level 2 and Level 3 Travel Health Notice Countries
March 8, 2020
Letter from President Janet Napolitano: Updated Non-Essential Travel Restrictions
March 5, 2020
UC San Diego Coronavirus Preparedness and Planning
March 4, 2020
Maintaining Educational Continuity in the Context of COVID-19
February 28, 2020
Important Update on COVID-19 Travel Advisories
February 26, 2020
UC President Napolitano's updated directive on limiting non-essential travel due to COVID-19
February 26, 2020
2019 Novel Coronavirus Update: Safeguarding the Health of Our Campus Community
February 14, 2020
2019 Novel Coronavirus Webinar Feb. 6
February 5, 2020
Interim UC San Diego Travel Policy Related to the Coronavirus Outbreak (Applies to South Korea as of 2.26.20, in addition to China)
February 3, 2020
Coronavirus Update: Includes information on UC’s temporary stop of non-essential travel to China
January 31, 2020
Novel Coronavirus Webinar held
January 30, 2020
President Napolitano’s Directive
January 30, 2020
2019 Novel Coronavirus Update: Includes FAQs on facts about the virus, travel recommendations, resources for students, faculty, staff, and more
January 27, 2020
Coronavirus: Information for the UC San Diego Community
January 23, 2020
Coronavirus: Important Information for UC San Diego Students
January 22, 2020