COVID Updates 6x1 Below are archived communications that have been distributed to the University community regarding UVA’s upcoming fall semester and the ways we can all work together to make a safe and successful return to Grounds: Updates Aug 10 Staying Healthy and Safe This YearMay 13 Preparing for a Safe Finals WeekendMarch 25 Optional masking in class and non-clinical areas, updates on FinalsMar 18 Changes to COVID-19 Testing and JPJ Vaccination PoliciesFeb 22 Preparing to lift some indoor masking requirementsFeb 2 Update on Temporary Measures Regarding COVID-19Jan 31 Message Regarding UVA Vaccine and Booster RequirementsJan 19 Update on University Vaccine Requirements for EmployeesJan 14 Important Public Health Updates for Spring 2022Jan 7 Important Information about Spring Start and Booster DeadlineDec 21 UVA Vaccine Booster Requirement InformationDec 16 An update on UVA’s employee vaccine requirementDec 6 Omicron Evaluation, Spring Semester, Encouraging BoostersSep 2 Update on Masking Policy, Saturday Football GameOct 22 Updates on Mask Policies and Lighting of the LawnOct 21 Important information about vaccination requirements for all UVA employeesOct 1 Updates on Mask Policy, Vaccine Requirement at JPJSep 15 Answering Key Questions about COVID-19 at UVAAug 26 Virtual Town Hall: Q&A with UVA Public Health ExpertsAug 20 Update on COVID-19 Issues and PoliciesAugust 6 Important Updates on Semester Plans and Temporary Masking PolicyJuly 15 Important Information about Fall 2021Jun 15 Updates on UVA Employee Vaccination and Travel PoliciesMay 27 Changes to University Health PoliciesMay 20 Important Information about Fall 2021May 14 Change in UVA’s mask policyMay 6 Get Vaccinated, Student Move-Out, Summer TestingApr 29 Vaccine Policy, Masks Outdoors, Grading OptionsApr 22 Vaccine Availability, Grading Options, Travel GuidanceApr 15 Vaccine Eligibility, Documenting Shots, Grading OptionsApr 8 Vaccine Expansion, Fall 2021 Plans, Student Emergency GrantsApr 1 Fall Plans, Vaccine Study, Employee LeaveMar 25 Summer terms, grading options, testing clinicMar 18 Final Exercises, Vaccines, Art ExhibitsMar 11 Relaxing Restrictions, Hoos Well, Rec OpportunitiesMar 4 Things to Do, Testing Updates, Library SchedulesFeb 26 Update on University Public Health MeasuresFeb 18 Town Hall, New Restrictions, Dates to RememberFeb 16 New Restrictions Take Effect TonightFeb 12 UK variant, mask guidance, restricted operationsFeb 9 Information on Testing at Gibbons HouseFeb 4 Mask update, test scheduling, contract deadlinesJan 28 Required testing, state curfew extended, vaccine guidanceJan 21 COVID Testing, Vaccine Status, Town HallJan 19 Ryan, Groves Address Students, UVA Community Ahead of Spring SemesterJan 15 Spring Semester DecisionDec 14 Spring Testing, Key SIS Requirements, New Health GuidanceNov 30 Mandatory Weekly TestingNov 24 With GratitudeNov 19 Holiday Testing, Flu Shots, Town HallNov 12 Home Stretch, Safe Holidays, Key Departure DetailsNov 9 J-Term and Spring 2021 Grading Option for StudentsNov 9 Residence Hall Testing ScheduleNov 5 Pre-Departure Testing, Grading Options, J-TermOct 29 Stay Focused, Halloween, Spring Break DaysOct 22 Spring Updates, Departure Testing, J-TermOct 16 Fall 2020 Grading OptionOct 15 Positive Trends, Group Restrictions, Grading PolicyOct 13 Keeping Residence Halls Safe: Regular TestingOct 9 Offering Undergraduate Students CR/GC/NC Option for Fall 2020Oct 8 Student Testing, Course Enrollment, Outdoor ActivitiesOct 1 Saliva Testing, Contingency Plans, Student ActivitiesSep 24 New Normal, Added Restrictions, Flu ShotsSep 23 New Temporary COVID RestrictionsSep 22 Ryan Announces Policy Changes to Slow the Spread of COVID-19Sep 17 Prevention, Detection, ResponseSep 10 Expanded Testing, Academic Hints, Dining OptionsSep 3 Visitors Policy, Testing Protocols, Student Move-InAug 31 For All of UsAug 28 A Message from UVA’s Senior Leadership TeamAug 23 Dean Groves Outlines Consequences for Failing to Follow COVID GuidelinesAug 20 Shared Effort, Compliance Reporting, COVID TestingAug 13 COVID Resources, Move-In Dates, Employee TestingAug 6 Health App, Student Expectations, Virus TestingAug 4 Updates to our Fall 2020 PlanJul 30 Hospital Capacity, Class Registration, Childcare NeedsJul 23 Academic Calendar, Transit Changes, Required TrainingJul 16 COVID-19 Public Health PlansJul 9 Return to Work, Class Registration, Travel PolicyJun 17 Message Detailing Return to Grounds PlansMay 28 Message to the University Community