Explore all the options for the fall 2020 class schedule and register today! More information about the fall semester is available at Fall 2020: Plans for Campus. Students with extenuating financial circumstances are encouraged to apply for the CARES Act Emergency Aid.
The University will offer COVID-19 testing to students, faculty, staff and local A&M System agency personnel. Tests are limited in number and are available based on the following criteria:
Family members of students, faculty, staff and local agency employees are not eligible and are asked to visit their medical provider or other public testing sites.
Pre-registration is required and appointments will be assigned if criteria are met. Appointment confirmation and location will be sent directly to you once eligibility is determined. No walk up or unscheduled tests can be administered in accordance with guidelines from Curative, the company providing the tests.
We expect to begin testing the week of August 10. A link to pre-screen and sign up for testing will be available soon.
We will continue to update this FAQ and the main Coronavirus Updates site as the situation develops. If you have further questions that are not listed below, please use our contact us form.
This situation is making me anxious. Is there someone who can help me?
Counseling is still available online or via phone. Call the Counseling Center at 361.825.2703 for a consultation.
I need a computer lab and/or Internet access. Is there still an open lab?
Exterior wireless access will remain available in green spaces. All of these activities must be carried out using social distancing practices.
COMPUTER LABS AVAILABLE
Corpus Christi Hall-second floor by appointment.
Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Appointments may be scheduled by calling the IT Service Desk at 361.825.2692.
THE IT SERVICE DESK IS AVAILABLE ONLINE
Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 1O:OO p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:OO p.m.
Saturday-Sunday 1O:OO a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Email: ITHelp@tamucc.edu
Chat: support.tamucc.edu
Phone: 361.825.2692
If I am being impacted financially, can I get more aid?
Potentially. The Office of Student Financial Assistance (Financial Aid) will be happy to review your situation to determine if there is need available and what finds may be present to assist you. Please contact The Office of Student Financial Assistance at faoweb@tamucc.edu or 361.825.2338. Please have your ‘A’ number available.
What do I need to do to replenish supplies related to preventing the spread of COVID-19?
We are reviewing several supply options and will provide more information soon. Please check back frequently as this information is subject to change as more people return to campus and our supply distribution may need to be updated.
What if I can't get my ACT/SAT test scores or my high school transcript?
If you are ready to join us at the Island University, we are ready for you! Don't worry if you don't have ACT/SAT scores or can't get your official high school transcripts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We can still consider you for admission.
Click here for more information.
I wanted to tour the campus. What can I do now?
We are here for you! Make an appointment for a virtual tour or participate in an online chat session with one of our advisors. Learn more at www.tamucc.edu/virtual-island.
I am unable to send official test scores to TAMUCC, what do I do?
You may send unofficial copies of your test score reports either downloaded from ACT or The College Board or from score reports you received. Please e-mail them to admiss@tamucc.edu or mail them to Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi, Office of Recruitment & Admissions, 6300 Ocean Drive – Unit 5774, Corpus Christi, TX 78412.
I have applied for admission as a first-time freshman and have not taken the ACT or SAT because the test dates for the examinations were cancelled, can I still be considered for admission?
Yes. You have several options. First, you must submit transcripts that record class rank and an appropriate grade point average. In this case, may be considered for conditional admission based upon high school performance pending future receipt of future scores. Second, students may submit copies of a completed ACT residual test.
I cannot secure an official transcript from my high school or college. What alternatives do I have?
The Office of Admissions can work with you on acceptance of unofficial documents (copies of grade reports, transcripts, degree plans, etc.) or in some cases, based upon self-reported documents (as accepted by some institutions like Texas A&M). This will allow for decisions to be made. However, final official documents should be sent by August 15. For more information, please contact the office of admissions at admiss@tamucc.edu or by phone at 361.825.2624.
What is the CARES Act Emergency Aid?
Islander students will benefit from a Federal grant intended to address the effects of the coronavirus outbreak. U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced that Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will receive $10,105,662 from the grant, which comes from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund authorized by the CARES Act.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility requirements (set by the U.S. Department of Education):
What if I am not eligible?
If your CARES application was denied because you did not meet the criteria, we will do our best to award other types of funding to assist you. Other aid may consist of institutional grants or scholarships, federal or state aid, or an adjustment to your financial aid package based on your situation.
Where can I apply?
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi students can apply for assistance using the online form located on the Office of Student Financial Assistance web site. Deadline to apply for Summer is June 30, 2020 and Fall is August 31, 2020.
When will I know if I am approved?
We are processing graduating seniors first, then spring aid requests. Then we will award for summer and fall requests. Applicants should hear something by the end of the month. We are looking at each request carefully as well to see if other aid can be applied.
If approved, when will I receive the money?
UPDATE: The Financial Aid Office (FAO) began awarding the CARES Grant funds on Monday, May 11, 2020. We will continue to award funds until all applications have been reviewed and all funds are used. Please log into your SAIL account to view any new award. Awards from this program will be titled 1CARES.
How will I receive the funds?
The CARES Act refund will be sent to your refund preference address you may have already set up. If you do not already have a refund preference set up, instructions are below.
Choose from 3 methods below. Preferences can be changed at any time:
When will orientation for graduate students take place?
Orientation for graduate students will be a virtual event. If the situation allows, an in-person session may be added. Additional details will be shared as they become available.
Will we still have Aloha Days?
Update: Aloha Days is now fully booked and we are no longer taking reservations.
Aloha Days will be hosted virtually August 12 - 13, 2020. For more information, email alohadays@tamucc.edu or call 361.825.2707.
Will we still have Waves of Welcome?
Waves of Welcome is comprised of events and activities to welcome our Islanders back to campus each fall. The 2020 WOW events will take place August 17-September 3 with both in person and virtual events. We are working to complete the 2020 WOW schedule and it will be available online at wow.tamucc.edu. Please check there frequently for updates and more information.
I am a new student and am supposed to attend First Wave. When is it happening?
First Wave will take place on Tuesday, August 18. First Wave is required for all new first-year students and will have a virtual component (Blackboard course) as well as online and in-person activities on August 18. Participants will meet with their faculty and classmates, learn about the variety of campus resources available to support them this fall, and have the opportunity to explore the campus. The schedule is being finalized and will be shared once it becomes available. Social distancing practices will be in place for the in-person session, and virtual participation options will be available. For more information, go to firstwave.tamucc.edu.
Will there be a convocation for new students?
Convocation has been moved to Spring 2021. Additional details will be shared as they become available.
When will orientation take place for international students?
Orientation for international students will take place August 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location will be announced later. For more information, call the Office of International education at 361.825.3346 or email at international@tamucc.edu. Your I-20 packet also includes information such as health insurance, SEVIS fee payment, pre-arrival information, housing and hotel information, etc.
Hours of operation can be found on our operating hours for TAMU-CC services page.
We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time – make sure to visit our website or follow us @IslanderDining for our most current updates. University Services is committed to supporting our students. If you need any assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact SandDollar$ Office at (361) 825 -5978 or sanddollar@tamucc.edu.
The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority handles public transportation on and around campus. If there are changes to the schedule, we will add information here and CCRTA will publish those changes as well. Please be mindful that social distancing is important if you are using public transportation.
Updated RTA ScheduleRoute 37, Flex 93 and Route 5 will be running Monday - Sunday- using the Saturday schedule.
Route 37 starts at 6:10 a.m. so that it will arrive at Momentum around 6:55 a.m. This will stop about every hour at Momentum and the Campus.
Route 93 will reach Momentum or Campus around 9:30 a.m. and go until 8:00 p.m. this will visit Momentum and Campus about every 30 minutes.
Meetings and social gatherings must be limited to 10 or less per CDC guidance. Those in attendance should practice social distancing, and we encourage the use of virtual meetings rather than in-person meetings, even for small groups, whenever possible.
Together, we will thrive online! Information on digital student services is being updated and published to support and encourage academic success through resources provided by university wide offices. Visit the Anytime, Anywhere Access website for more information.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY NEW GUIDANCE FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS
Domestic Travelers Guidance
International Travelers Guidance
The campus will remain open after Thanksgiving. Classes end on November 24 and exams are scheduled December 1-7 and includes the usual number of days of instruction. Some classes may have in-person final exams. Students should consult with their faculty and check their syllabi for information regarding final exams.
Classes that were always designed as online courses will remain online. Other classes will be in-person and some will be designed in a hybrid format. The fall class schedule will be available after July 1 and will indicate the format for each course. Students may choose the type of class they want to take from the schedule. Since not all classes will be available in an online format, students should speak with an advisor and carefully assess how their chosen schedule could affect their progress toward graduation before setting their schedules.
You can choose what kind of class you want to take this fall. We have online, blended, and face-to-face classes available. For more information and to register, please refer to the fall class schedule.
| Instructional Method | Instructional Delivery |
|---|---|
| Face-to-Face & 1-24% Online | Students and faculty will meet in classroom each meeting period as indicated in schedule. No instruction is replaced with online delivery, but 1-24% of course content is in Blackboard. |
| Blended/25-49% Online Course | Students and faculty will meet in classroom as indicated in the schedule. Majority of instruction occurs when the instructor and students are in the same classroom, which may include rotating face-to-face and live video sessions. Up to 50 percent of instructional delivery is conducted online in Blackboard. Professor will communicate meeting pattern to students. |
| Blended/50-84% Online Course | Courses may require some face-to-face meetings as indicated by the days and times in the schedule. More than 50 percent but less than 85 percent of the planned instruction occurs when the students and instructor(s) are not in the classroom. Online content in Blackboard may be presented synchronously at the days and times indicated in the schedule. |
| Fully Online Course | A majority (more than 85 percent) or all of instruction occurs when the student and instructor(s) are not in the same physical space but online. Online content in Blackboard is presented synchronously/asynchronously. |
Yes, face to face classes will be offered in the fall. Hybrid and online classes also will be available. Not all classes will be offered online. Please refer to the fall class schedule.
If you sign a housing contract, the contract is enforceable. Please keep in mind that the same is true for off-campus housing.
Fees are used to fund positions dedicated to the creation and promotion of programs to enhance the student experience. It is important now more than ever to provide the students with sense of the campus experience. Orientation is a very important part of that experience and we have put a lot of thought into the online presentation.
Services will be available in the fall with appropriate adjustments for social distancing and other necessary safety protocols. If another transition to remote learning becomes necessary, student services will not cease to operate. For example, during the spring and summer the Health Services team implemented Tele-Health to allow access to health care professionals from anywhere and the Recreation Sports team is producing digital content to promote healthy eating and physical activity.
If your student has financial need during this time, please contact Financial Aid at 361.825.2338. There may be some options that will help.
You are automatically exempt from the housing requirement and do not need to complete the Special Residency Requirement Exemption Form if your permanent address is inside of the following counties: Aransas, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, and San Patricio or inside the zip codes 78340 (Bayside) and 78393 (Woodsboro). Please review the housing requirement at http://housing.tamucc.edu/requirement.html
Your health and safety are a top priority. Social distancing plans are in place in each building and extra cleaning and sanitizing are scheduled. Extra hand sanitizer dispensers have been placed across campus and each office will receive cleaning supplies to keep frequently touched surfaces sanitized. All faculty, staff, students and visitors will be required to wear face coverings when social distancing is not possible. In addition, all students, faculty, staff and visitors must perform a self-assessment prior to coming to campus each day. Anyone with symptoms of illness is required to stay away from campus and seek medical advice/testing.
The University is following CDC guidelines as well as those set forth by Governor Abbott and The Texas A&M System. Safety protocols are in place including social distancing, face coverings and additional sanitizing and cleaning across campus.
We will offer in-person, hybrid and online classes in the fall. The fall class schedule will be available after July 1 and will indicate the format of each class. Students may choose the class format that works best for them. However, not every class will be available online. It is important to speak to an advisor and assess how your chosen schedule may affect your progress toward graduation. Please refer to the fall class schedule.
Students returning to campus for in person classes will be given a face covering and a small personal bottle of disinfectant which can be refilled. Refilling locations are being determined and will be publicized when ready. Students will be able to sanitize their work space in classes before and after usage.
Although one face covering will be provided, students are encouraged to have more than one face covering so they can be washed between usage.
The average capacity for classrooms will be 40% to maintain social distancing. Maximum room capacity will be posted inside and outside of classrooms. Classrooms will have indicators where students will sit for social distancing, and students will be seated with empty seats between them. In some stadium seating classrooms, there will be less than 6 feet of distance between rows, so plexiglass is being installed directly in front of the student’s seat to mitigate risks.
Some classes may be offered where one half of the class is in the classroom and the other half is participating remotely.
Classrooms with two doors will have signage indicating designated entry and exit doors. Classrooms with only one door will require students to allow one person at a time to enter or exit. Students will exit by rows to avoid crowding in doorways or other spaces.
Visitors are permitted only when their visit is crucial to the University’s mission. Conducting business via WebEx or other digital means is preferred in order to limit the number of people on campus. In all instances, visitors must comply with the safety guidelines established by the university, including social distancing and wearing face coverings and must complete the Visitor Self-Declaration form prior to coming onto campus.
If you require a refill of your disinfectant spray, the bottle can be exchanged at one of the three information desk locations.
We were planning for a summer commencement ceremony. It’s important to us, and we know how important it is to our graduates and their families to have a ceremony and see their graduate walk the stage. Unfortunately, current circumstances do not allow us to have an in-person ceremony. Instead, we will host two virtual ceremonies on August 15. At 10 a.m., graduates from the Colleges of Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, and University College will be featured. At 2 p.m., we will recognize graduates from the Colleges of Business, Education and Human Development, and Nursing and Health Sciences.
More information is available on the commencement web site . Additional questions may be directed to commencement@tamucc.edu.
There are no refunds for graduation applications. The graduation fee is associated with costs for providing services related to graduation (such as diplomas), not the ceremony itself.
You can order your regalia and find other information on the university's commencement website.
Yes, you can choose the option to have your regalia shipped to you. Shipping is free and it takes at least 7-10 business days to receive the items.
There are two companies the University works with: Balfour and Signature Announcements. Alumni Relations has a partnership with Balfour, which is where invitations ordered through Grad Fair are purchased. Students that have already ordered announcements for the May commencement through Balfour are eligible for free insert cards that will clarify the change of the date of their graduation. To obtain, contact Balfour at 1-800-BALFOUR (1-800-225-3687) and place your request over the phone.
Signature Announcements has a licensing agreement with TAMU-CC, but Islanders who ordered invitations through them must contact them directly. The number is 1-888-830-8305.
Commencement is a celebratory ceremony. Your diploma is not provided to you at commencement. Diplomas will be available after all final grades have posted and a formal audit has been completed of your degree plan. You may choose to pick up your diploma when they are available, or have your diploma mailed to your permanent address on file.
Latin honors cords for spring 2020 graduates will be mailed.
Bell Library
Physical Building
The Bell Library will reopen to students, staff, and faculty on Monday, June 22nd. Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm. Some services will be limited during this time.
Curbside pick up of materials will continue Mon. - Fri. 9:30am - 4pm
Access to all of the library’s digital resources will be available 24/7. Online research support from the Ask Us Desk is available during the following times: Mon.-Thurs. 8am - 8pm Fri. 8am - 5pm
In addition, Interlibrary Loan will continue to provide digital items such as e-books and PDFs of articles and book chapters.
Please continue to check this guide for the most up to date information about library resources and services. For more information, please call 361.825.2643.
Dugan Center
The recreational center and gymnasium will be open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. starting in June.
University Center
The University Center will be open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon-Fri through June and July.
Mail Services
Mail Services will be open Monday AND Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to assist any customers.
Islander Dining Hall (All meals are to-go)
Mon - FriCenter for Academic Student Achievement (CASA)
CASA has moved all tutorial and peer mentoring services to a fully online, appointment-based environment. Writing Center services also are available online, and Supplemental Instruction services will move to the Webex platform.
Online hours of operation:
Mon – Fri -
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For more information or to make an appointment, call 361.825.5933 or email casa@tamucc.edu. Register online for tutorials or support from the Writing Center.
Computer/Internet Access
Computer labs are available for use in Corpus Christi Hall second floor by appointment. Access to discipline specific software is available in this central location as well. Computer labs are set up with proper social distancing in mind for your safety. Appointments may be scheduled Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm by calling the IT Service Desk at 361.825.2692.
Online Classroom Support
Anywhere, Anytime Access is available! Specific support is available for students and faculty using Blackboard. Login to your Blackboard account to find tutorials and other helpful information.
Health Center
The University Health Center is offering Online Medical Visits. For questions, or to schedule an Online visit- call 361-825-2601.
Counseling Center
Call 361.825.2703 for a telephone consultation. The counselor will then assist with scheduling a phone or videoconference appointment for you. If you are in a crisis situation or calling after normal business hours, please press 2 to be connected to the after-hours crisis counselor.
University Police Department
The University Police Department will remain on campus 24/7 for campus security.
In case of an emergency, please call the UPD at 361.825.4444 or the non-emergency phone at 361.825.4242 for other situations.
TAMU-CC Dining services is taking preventative measures to protect the well-being of its university community.
Dining Services is committed to maintaining strict cleaning and sanitizing protocols at each location and have implemented the following temporary preventative measures along with cleaning regimens in accordance with the CDC guidelines.
Visit, the Islander Dining site.
Yes, and the vending machines are being sanitized regularly.
We will continue to follow USPS guidelines and restrictions for domestic and international incoming and outgoing mail processing. Official USPS notifications will be posted on the Mail Services website as they are.
Yes, visit the Campus Store website.
University Services provides a variety of services to enhance campus life for all Islanders - Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests. During this stressful time, we want you to know we are available to serve you. Please contact us if you have any questions, we are here to help you!
Contact University Services at (361) 825-5710 (University.services@tamucc.edu)
The Health Center is currently appointment only in order to minimize the spread of illness on campus.
Islander Housing move-in will occur August 14-17. Students will be assigned a specific move-in date and time to allow for appropriate social distancing during the move-in process. Detailed instruction for move-in, with assigned move-in times, will be communicated to each resident once available.
The change of move-in dates will not impact lease end dates and no additional rent will be charged to residents due to the change in move-in. Please watch for detailed instructions to be emailed to each resident as move-in approaches.
Yes. All residents may continue to remain living on campus. In an effort to limit person-to-person exposure and do our part for our local and regional community, our preferred communication is via phone calls and emails.
We are able to do a FaceTime tour. You can also visit the Islander Housing website for more information about leasing with Islander Housing.
To reduce person-to-person exposure, our maintenance staff is only completing emergency work orders. If your work order is not considered an emergency, our maintenance team will wait to complete it.
What is an emergency work order?
If you are experiencing a leak, electrical, and/or safety issue these will be considered an emergency.
Islander Housing has added a “Worry Free Guarantee” statement to all lease agreements. By doing so, students will not responsible for paying their lease installments if university operations are closed or the university moves to an online only curriculum without any on-site classes or services for a duration of time. Please keep in mind that this only releases students from their lease obligations during the period of closure or while instruction is offered in online format only.
Yes, please visit www.IslanderHousing.com to apply online! Also follow our social media platforms for upcoming promotions and giveaways!
While we regularly clean all common areas, Islander Housing has increased the number of times all amenities are being cleaned. To prevent students from meeting in large groups, Islander Housing has also closed certain amenities like the gym, recreation centers, & study lounges within the housing communities. Housing laundry facilities remain open. We will still have On-Call staff available for emergencies.
COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus, which can cause illness in humans and animals. Those who have become sick are reported to develop cough, fever, breathing difficulties and tiredness. In severe cases, organ failure has been reported.
Medical experts across the globe are rushing to find a cure. However, there is not one at this time. The disease is viral, which means antibiotics will not help; the antiviral drugs that work against the flu do not work against coronavirus. Those with a weak immune system and those who already are sick are urged to be especially cautious.
The CDC says people are thought to be most contagious when they are most symptomatic - the sickest. Still, it is possible to spread the disease before showing symptoms, so a person can feel fine and still have it, just as with other viruses. Such cases have been reported, but are not thought to be the main way it spreads.
The WHO recommends staying six feet away from a person who is sick. The main way this disease spreads is through respiratory droplets expelled by someone who is coughing. The risk of catching it from someone with no symptoms at all is very low.
Stay educated on the disease by reading the CDC website. Most people who become infected experience a mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others.
Take care of yourself by doing the following:
Everyone will be required to wear face coverings.
If you require a refill of your disinfectant spray, the bottle can be exchanged at one of the three information desk locations.
Keep checking the University 's Coronavirus webpage, along with the following:
Several safety measures are in place for the fall semester. Additional details will be added as they become available.
COVID-19 Testing
On campus testing will be available for students, faculty, and staff. More information will be added once details are confirmed.
Safety Supplies/Face Coverings
Faculty and staff will be given a face covering and a small personal bottle of disinfectant which can be refilled. Students who are returning to campus for in person classes also will be given a face covering and bottle of sanitizer. The sanitizer can be used to wipe down commonly used surfaces such as cell phones, desks, door handles, etc.
Refilling locations are being determined and will be publicized when ready.
Although one face covering will be provided, students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to have more than one face covering so they can be washed between usage.
Classrooms
Capacity will be reduced in classrooms and other spaces. The average capacity for classrooms will be 40 percent to maintain social distancing. Maximum room capacity will be posted inside and outside of classrooms. Classrooms will have indicators where students will sit for social distancing, and students will be seated with empty seats between them. In some stadium seating classrooms, there will be less than 6 feet of distance between rows, so plexiglass will be installed to mitigate risks.
Some classes may be offered where one half of the class is in the classroom and the other half is participating remotely.
Classrooms with two doors will have signage indicating designated entry and exit doors. Classrooms with only one door will require students to allow one person at a time to enter or exit. Students will exit by rows to avoid crowding in doorways or other spaces.
Cleaning/Disinfecting Spaces
Custodial services will disinfect classrooms twice daily. Your personal, refillable bottle of sanitizer can be used in between these scheduled cleanings. Custodial staff will pay particular attention to high-touch and high traffic areas such as door handles, push plates, light switches, elevator buttons, and handrails. In addition, spaces will be disinfected if a person who tests positive for COVID-19 has been in that location.
Plexiglass
Plexiglass has been installed in areas in which service to customers occurs within 6 feet. In addition, plexiglass is installed in some stadium seating classrooms.
Campus events are canceled until further notice.
If a case of Coronavirus is confirmed, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) protocols will be followed. Those who have had close contact with the patient will be contacted and monitored by the Nueces County Health District.
If you are not experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 and are asked to self-isolate after returning from a country listed on the CDC 's COVID-19 travel advisories page as Level 3, you should stay off campus and remain home.
Do not go to campus including work, residence halls and apartments, classes, athletic events or other social gatherings until 14 days after leaving the Level 3 country in question. Likewise, avoid public places and gatherings in the community.
Please follow these guidelines for self-isolation:
Students that need to self-isolate, should email their faculty to make arrangements for their classes. If the student does not get a reply back from the faculty member within 2 business days of contacting them, the student should contact Student Engagement & Success for assistance. Student Engagement & Success can be reached by email at seas@tamucc.edu or by calling 361-825-2612.
Students may contact the University Health Center for further guidance by calling 361-825-2612 or by visiting their website at healthcenter.tamucc.edu.
After contacting your medical provider and addressing your symptoms, please contact your faculty by email, to make arrangements for your classes. If you do not get a reply back from the faculty member within 2 business days of contacting them, the student should contact Student Engagement & Success for assistance. Student Engagement & Success can be reached by email at seas@tamucc.edu or by calling 361-825-2612.
All System employees traveling within the State of Texas should review the current community transmission of COVID-19 in the locations through which they will be traveling as well as their final destination. Employees engaged in business-related and personal travel who suspect they have been exposed to SARS-CoV-2 while away from the university or agency are required to notify their supervisor and place themselves in self-quarantine for a period of time in accordance with current CDC guidance.
All System employees traveling outside of Texas, but within the United States, should review the
CDC’s COVID Data Tracker prior to travel. Employees engaged in business-related and personal travel who suspect they have been exposed to SARS-CoV-2 while away from the university or agency are required to notify their supervisor and place themselves in self-quarantine for a period of time in accordance with current CDC guidance.
Consistent with the CDC’s guidance on international travel and due to the widespread, ongoing
transmission of COVID-19 worldwide, all System Employees traveling internationally should self-quarantine and self-monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days after returning home.
Any country that is on the CDC’s list of countries with restrictions on entry to the United States
will be included on System Risk Management’s list of Extreme Risk Countries and System Risk
Management will not approve travel to these countries. If the travel is mission- or health-critical, it must be approved by executive leadership.
If you travel on personal time and either become exposed to COVID-19 or traveled through an area that is on the CDC Level 2 or greater risk country, you may be able to work remotely with required approvals. If working remotely is not possible, and if you are a leave eligible employee, you may use vacation, earned compensatory time, or leave without pay. Use of sick time is not allowed unless you are ill.
The first option is to work remotely. If this is not possible, and you traveled on university business and the location you visited was designated at a Level 2 or 3 on March 6, 2020, emergency leave will be granted for 14 days. Should you become ill during the 14 days, you will be required to use sick or other available paid leave. If the travel is not work required and working remotely is not possible then you may use vacation, earned compensatory time, or leave without pay. Use of sick time is not allowed unless you are ill.
Yes. Please remember to use the travel portal to register any international travel you took recently or plan to take. The registration is requested for both personal and university business travel before leaving or immediately upon return. This information is important as we plan for different scenarios that could arise and is not intended to be used for any other purpose. If you have knowledge that someone has recently traveled to a country on the CDC's risk level 2 or 3 list, please encourage them to report their travel.
If you have further questions, please reach out to the following:
Any questions received will be routed to the proper area for accurate information.
This document will be updated regularly with the latest information available.
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