Important Messages Log
Fall 2022 – Welcome & COVID-19 Return to Campus Testing
Dear Anteater Community,
Welcome to our newest Anteaters and greetings to returning UCI students! As you prepare to arrive on campus for fall quarter, I am writing to share information on our COVID-19 testing requirements for all students who are moving onto campus for the fall quarter, currently live on campus, or who commute to the campus.
General and detailed COVID-19 information is available at the UCI Forward website, accessible from the UCI homepage. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with this resource as it contains a wide range of information and the latest updates from campus offices on COVID-19 impacts.
As a summary, please take note of the following COVID-19 guidance:
TESTING INSTRUCTIONS
All students prior to returning to campus:
Take a PCR or home antigen test 1-2 days before arriving on campus.
Students moving into Student Housing for Fall 2022:
On Move-in Day:
Students currently residing in Student Housing:
Starting on September 12, you can pick up two COVID-19 antigen tests in your housing community. Look out for specific details on the pick up locations from your housing community.
Commuter Students:
Starting on September 12, you can pick up one COVID-19 antigen test at the Student Center COVID-19 Testing Site or the Bike Shop Kiosk on the corner of West Peltason Drive and Pereira Drive.
Commitment to Your Health and Wellness
We know that life transitions and the start of the school year can bring worry and stress. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with campus resources to support your well-being and success as an Anteater:
If you have any public health questions regarding our fall opening plans, please feel free to contact the UCI Coronavirus Hotline at 949-824-9918 or email covid19@uci.edu.
Sincerely,
Willie L. Banks Jr., Ph.D.
Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs
University of California, Irvine
Welcome to our newest Anteaters and greetings to returning UCI students! As you prepare to arrive on campus for fall quarter, I am writing to share information on our COVID-19 testing requirements for all students who are moving onto campus for the fall quarter, currently live on campus, or who commute to the campus.
General and detailed COVID-19 information is available at the UCI Forward website, accessible from the UCI homepage. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with this resource as it contains a wide range of information and the latest updates from campus offices on COVID-19 impacts.
As a summary, please take note of the following COVID-19 guidance:
- Face coverings are recommended indoors regardless of vaccination status, but are currently not required.
- Stay home if you are not feeling well and follow the UCI COVID-19 isolation and close contact guidelines if you test positive for COVID-19.
- Wash your hands well and often. Carry hand sanitizer.
TESTING INSTRUCTIONS
All students prior to returning to campus:
Take a PCR or home antigen test 1-2 days before arriving on campus.
- If that test is positive:
- Stay home until you meet criteria for clearance from isolation.
- Report your test result to UCI Contact Tracing and Vaccine Navigation Services by calling 949-824-2300 or by email to contacttracing@uci.edu. You do not need to email or upload the test result.
Students moving into Student Housing for Fall 2022:
On Move-in Day:
- Two COVID-19 antigen tests will be provided when you check-in to your housing community.
- Take the first test on the day you move in.
- Take the second test 5 days later.
- If either test shows that you are positive for COVID-19, report your test result to UCI’s Contact Tracing and Vaccine Navigation Services at 949-824-2300 or by email contacttracing@uci.edu. You do not need to email or upload the test result.
- If you get the voicemail, please leave a message with your name and someone will call you back, even on the weekend, with isolation instructions.
- Complete the Move-In Change Request Form to arrange a later move-in date.
Students currently residing in Student Housing:
Starting on September 12, you can pick up two COVID-19 antigen tests in your housing community. Look out for specific details on the pick up locations from your housing community.
- Take the first test on the day you pick up your tests.
- Take the second test 5 days later.
- If either test shows that you are positive for COVID-19, report your test result to UCI’s Contact Tracing and Vaccine Navigation Services at 949-824-2300 or by email contacttracing@uci.edu. You do not need to email or upload the test result.
- If you get the voicemail, please leave a message with your name and someone will call you back, even on the weekend, with isolation instructions.
Commuter Students:
Starting on September 12, you can pick up one COVID-19 antigen test at the Student Center COVID-19 Testing Site or the Bike Shop Kiosk on the corner of West Peltason Drive and Pereira Drive.
- Take the test on the day you pick up your test.
- If the test shows that you are positive for COVID-19, report your test result to UCI’s Contact Tracing and Vaccine Navigation Services at 949-824-2300 or by email contacttracing@uci.edu. You do not need to email or upload the test result.
- If you get the voicemail, please leave a message with your name and someone will call you back, even on the weekend, with isolation instructions.
Commitment to Your Health and Wellness
We know that life transitions and the start of the school year can bring worry and stress. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with campus resources to support your well-being and success as an Anteater:
- UCI Student Health Center
- UCI Counseling Center
- Center for Student Wellness and Health Promotion
- FRESH Basic Needs Hub
If you have any public health questions regarding our fall opening plans, please feel free to contact the UCI Coronavirus Hotline at 949-824-9918 or email covid19@uci.edu.
Sincerely,
Willie L. Banks Jr., Ph.D.
Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs
University of California, Irvine