What We've Learned - UC San Diego Student Affairs

WINTER QUARTER 2023

pre-Week 1: ‘23, can you do somethin’ for me? edition.

Aaaand we’re back, WWL-raisers!

Nothing screams “holiday season” louder than a wonky publication schedule, and – if the recent cadence of this ol’ fishwrap is any indication – we’ve been feeling festive of late. Because our last newsletter got bumped up to Week 8 of Fall Quarter, it’s been nearly two months since we last graced your inboxes.

Similarly, today’s mini-WWL is an edish best served early; as we’ve got steps you should take this weekend to ensure a healthy re-entry into the rigors of full, five-day weeks in Winter.

Enjoy, and be safe. We’ll see you soon. - Ian

Test yourself before you rest yourself.

It turns out that in recent weeks, COVID – unlike many Southwest Airlines passengers – was especially free to move about the country. To ensure that our Triton community kicks off the quarter with fewer virus carry-ons, be sure to complete a Rapid Antigen Test 24-48 hours before returning to campus.

Negative vibes only. If the ‘T’ line on your rapid test is giving positive affirmations, complete your isolation period at home and document this positive result with Student Health via MyStudentChart → Messages → COVID Request.

Pics? It shouldn’t happen. Faculty don’t need you sliding into their DMs with photos of a positive RAT. For illness-based accommodation purposes, follow the MyStudentChart COVID protocol above.

Been vending since day one.

If you live on campus – and we mean literally, not just in a “I sleep in Geisel during midterms kinda way” – residential Phase 1 is in effect upon your return from break.

During Phase 1, all on-campus residents must:

Complete a PCR vending machine test on the day of move-in and on Day 3; and
Wear a mask in residential areas until Phase 2 is announced, after the analysis of COVID rates deems it safe to remove face coverings.

Are RATs the new raccoons? Let’s not get ahead of ourselves… Although, like our favorite trash pandas, rapid tests are now distributed throughout campus – available in the same vending machines that have been doling out PCR tests for years.

ICYMI: Past editions

Fall Quarter Week 8: World C(orr)up(t) edition.

Fall Quarter Weeks 6-7: Tritonville edition.

WWL: Past edition archives

Thank you, Tritons, for everything you continue to do to care for one another.

Sincerely,

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
UC San Diego

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