Things to Know Before You Go

Your Responsibilities to UT Dallas

• You are required to continue to complete the Daily Health Check if you:
  • Will continue to live on campus or at Northside apartments after Nov. 25.
  • Will continue to utilize campus facilities or services after Nov. 25.
• If you are certain you will not be on campus for any reason until the beginning of the spring 2021 semester, you can email DOS@utdallas.edu and request to opt out of the Daily Health Check requirement.
• If you test positive for COVID-19, develop symptoms consistent with COVID-19, or are exposed to someone who is positive for COVID-19, you will still be required to submit a Self-Report Form. The form can be accessed by clicking this link or visiting the COVID-19 webpage on the UT Dallas website.

COVID-19 Testing

• Students should consider getting a COVID-19 test before departing from campus.
• Use this tool to find off-campus testing locations .
• Be aware that tests only reflect one point in time. A negative test could be a false negative, or you could contract the virus after you have tested.
• A negative test should not be treated as a free pass to stop social distancing, wearing a mask, or taking other recommended precautions to limit exposure to the virus.
• Students should consider testing again once they have completed their travel.

Traveling

With on-campus classes concluding, many students will soon be traveling home or to other locations. Travel is known to increase the risk of contracting COVID-19. It is recommended that students:

• Contact the Student Health Center to get a flu shot.
• Know the expectations and requirements of the area where you will be traveling. More information can be found on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Travel during the COVID-19 Pandemic webpage .
• Minimize contact with others from now until departure. Individuals who are ill will not be permitted to board planes, trains and many busses.
• While traveling, make as few stops as possible. Take a direct flight if possible. If you are driving, fill your gas tank before you leave and pack snacks.
• Don’t attempt to travel if you are ill.
• If using public transportation or ride-sharing:
  • Wear a face covering at all times.
  • Do your best to keep 6 feet of distance from others.
  • Carry and use hand sanitizer.
  • Wipe down surfaces with disinfecting wipes.

Upon Arrival at Your Destination

• The most cautious approach is to quarantine for 14 days. This becomes even more critical if there are vulnerable or high-risk individuals in the living quarters where you will be staying.
  • It would be best if you eat meals in private spaces or outdoors and stay 6 feet from others.
  • Use separate glasses, plates, utensils, etc. from others in the living quarters.
  • Use a separate bathroom if possible. If not, you should disinfect after each use.
  • Avoid physical contact – hugging, kissing, shaking hands, etc.
  • Wear a mask.
  • Maintain a minimum of 6 feet of distance from others.
  • Consider placing a HEPA filter in the home.
• If you begin to experience sadness, anxiety, depression, or hopelessness, reach out for help:
  • Student Counseling Center (972-883-6413)
  • UT Dallas 24/7 Crisis Line (972-883-8255)
  • Additional mental health resources can be found on the Student Counseling Center website.

The University of Texas at Dallas follows the recommendations included above that were issued by the American College Health Association.