September 15, 2021

Students who live in UC San Diego-provided housing must comply with mandatory COVID-19 testing, daily symptom screening, and masking guidance; isolate if they receive a positive COVID-19 test result; follow quarantine guidance if they are exposed to COVID-19; as well as sequester if they are unvaccinated and participate in off-campus unmasked activities.

Visit the UC San Diego Student Housing Safety Rules webpage for more information.

Vaccinated students: Weekly testing required for the first four weeks of the quarter
Unvaccinated students: Ongoing twice weekly testing required
Vaccinated employees: Weekly testing encouraged
Unvaccinated employees: Ongoing twice weekly testing required

All students and employees with a campus ID card are eligible to use the campus self-administered test kit vending machines. While test kits are still free, a virtual debit of $1 will happen automatically on your campus card account, followed by an immediate credit return that will balance out to zero each day; there will be no actual charge.

Campus employees coming to campus who are completing their first-ever UC San Diego COVID-19 test must schedule an appointment at the Price Center clinic or a drive-thru testing site. To do this, please use your AD credentials to login to MyChart (employees). After your first appointment-based test is completed, you can then use the self-administered vending machines.

Students may use campus vending machines for their first-time test. Alternatively, students may schedule an appointment at the Price Center clinic or a drive-thru testing site. To do this, please use your AD credentials to login to MyStudentChart (students). 

For those who would like to schedule a drive-up or walk-through appointment, including those completing their first-ever UC San Diego COVID-19 test, please use the links below. Note that drive-up appointments may have limited availability. Locations include Price Center, Hillcrest, La Jolla, Encinitas, Rancho Bernardo and Eastlake.

Answer: Facilities Management has provided extensive information on their activities preparing classrooms and other facilities for individuals to return to the campus in fall 2021. More information about the specifics related to air filtration in classrooms and campus buildings, as well as cleaning protocols and more can be found on their COVID-19 information page. Technology support can be found on the Educational Technology Support page on the Keep Teaching website.

Answer: When a student tests positive, the contact tracing team immediately takes over. The student will need to quarantine for up to 10 days. The contact tracing team will determine if others were exposed through contact with the infected individual, and if so, they will be contacted and advised to get tested. If all protocols are followed (including vaccine mandates and masking), being in a room with an infected individual does not automatically qualify as exposure.

Answer: All UC San Diego employees and students who are coming to campus or any other physical UC San Diego location must complete and submit a daily self-screening for COVID-19 before arrival. More information can be found on the Testing and Screening page.