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| Aug. 12, 2021: Weekly Digest
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| UNC to Require Masks in Indoor Public Spaces
Beginning Monday, Aug. 16
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Due to the increased transmission of the highly infectious Delta variant, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising across the U.S., including in Colorado and Weld County. UNC, with support from the Weld County Health Department, will return to requiring masks covering the nose and mouth in public indoor spaces beginning Monday, Aug. 16, 2021. This applies to all individuals regardless of vaccination status.
The requirement for indoor masking aligns with updated recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and is a temporary precaution during the Delta variant surge. In addition to UNC’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement, masking provides another strategy to protect the health and safety of all Bears and allows for a return to in-person courses and activities on campus.
University officials continue to consult regularly with state and local public health officials and monitor disease transmission levels in our community. We are prepared to modify our indoor mask policy based on a variety of public health factors, including CDC recommendations and the level of COVID-19 transmission in Weld County. We will keep our university community informed of any changes.
Read the full policy, including an overview of where masks are required and exceptions to the requirement.
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Time is Running Out — Submit COVID-19 Vaccine Documentation by Sunday, Aug. 15
As a reminder, any student who has not provided records confirming they have received at least one vaccination dose or has been granted an exemption by Sept. 3, 2021, will be out of compliance and subject to penalties, as defined in the student policy.
Faculty and Staff
- Submit your online COVID-19 Immunization Affidavit through UNC's Secure Faculty and Staff Portal. After you sign in using your UNC credentials (first.last username and Ursa password), you will be prompted through a series of questions based on the answers you provide regarding whether or not you are fully vaccinated or are seeking a medical or nonmedical exemption.
- Graduate Assistants and Teaching Assistants, submit your vaccination documentation using the process described below for students.
Students
- Upload a digital copy — PDF or JPG— of your COVID-19 vaccination card or certificate of medical or nonmedical exemption (links provided below) through UNC"s Secure Student Portal. Sign in using your UNC student credentials, (Bearmail username without @bears.unco.edu and Ursa password)
If you are experiencing technical difficulties logging into the secure student portal or uploading your COVID-19 vaccination documentation, please contact the IT help desk at 351-help or email help@unco.edu.
For answers to common questions about submitting your vaccine documentation, including what to do if you lost your vaccination card, check out our FAQs.
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Campus Departments Can Request PPE and Cleaning Supplies
Facilities Management is asking campus departments that need Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) or cleaning supplies to submit a Facilities Management work order request (select "Submit TMA Work Request").
Facilities Management has the following items in-stock: masks, disposable vinyl gloves, disposable wipes, face shields and cleaning supplies. The Facilities Management Warehouse will email the requestor when supplies are ready to be picked up at Parsons Hall. If you have any questions, please contact Glenn Adams.
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Where to Get VaccinatedWe encourage eligible individuals to receive the vaccine as soon as possible through their health care provider, or one of the following vaccine providers:
- UNC will have a mobile COVID-19 vaccination bus on campus during Move-In Days on Aug. 20, 21 and 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, or until vaccine doses run out. The mobile clinic will be located at 1051 22nd St., just south of Campus Commons, and will offer the Pfizer vaccine. Vaccinations are available to anyone including students, faculty, staff, parents and friends.
- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment maintains a list of other vaccine providers across the state, including community vaccination sites, pharmacy locations and mobile vaccination clinics.
- Visit vaccinefinder.org to search by zip code for clinics and pharmacies across the U.S. offering COVID-19 vaccinations. Appointments are required at most locations.
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Stay Informed With UNC’s COVID-19 Resources:
- Coronavirus webpage - learn about UNC's current mitigation policies, health alerts, vaccine and testing information.
- Fall 2021 webpage - check out what's in store for our full on-campus experience this fall, including important dates for registration and housing, student life opportunities and updates about campus health and safety
- FAQs - find answers to common questions about submitting vaccine information, lost COVID-19 vaccination cards, precautions for students travelling internationally over the summer and more.
- COVID-19 testing site - the Mako Medical testing site, located on the east side of Bishop-Lehr Hall off 20th St., will remain on campus at least through Oct. 31, 2021. Plans for its continued need will be reevaluated in early October.
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