COVID-19 Guidelines: All UD Campus Locations
Last Updated: February 28, 2024
COVID-19 Guidelines
COVID-19 policies at the University of Delaware have changed in light of the expiration of the federal public health emergency and the state of Delaware’s state of emergency order on May 11, 2023. The changes follow a review by the University’s Health Advisory Committee (HAC) of the current guidance issued by public health authorities. Unless otherwise noted, the policies below are current, as of Jan. 1, 2024.
VACCINATIONS
- The vast majority of University staff and students have received at least two doses of COVID-19 vaccine; we appreciate your efforts to support the health of our community.
- Students are no longer required to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine and boosters. UD strongly recommends that all students, faculty, and staff remain up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccination as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
- Individuals who are immunocompromised should consult their healthcare provider for vaccine recommendations.
- COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are available for students at Student Health Services. Information about COVID-19 vaccine sites near campus is available at vaccines.gov.
TESTING
- If you test positive, you must isolate for five days and then wear a mask for an additional five days.
- Individuals experiencing symptoms obtain a COVID-19 test immediately.
- Individuals should test after day 5 of exposure.
- Symptomatic testing is available to students through Student Health Services. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 302-831-2226 or scheduling via the UD Health Portal.
- Information about COVID-19 testing near campus is available at coronavirus.delaware.gov/testing.
TESTING POSITIVE
- If you test positive for COVID-19, you must isolate yourself for five days, then wear a mask for five days. Use the CDC’s Isolation and Exposure Calculator for assistance.
- Students in residence halls are encouraged to isolate themselves at their home residence. Those who are unable to return home will isolate in place; no isolation housing will be available to students.
- Students who test positive for COVID-19 should notify their professors of their class absence and upload their test results to the UD Health Portal to receive documentation of their illness, medical advice and medical resources.
MASKING
- Masks are encouraged, but not required, in all healthcare and clinical spaces except during sick visits, as well as other high-risk settings.
- Masks continue to be required based on CDC guidance for those who are experiencing symptoms, who have tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 10 days or who have been exposed to COVID-19 within the past 10 days.
Compliance
The University is relying on all members of our community, as well as visitors to campus, to help protect themselves and others by complying with the University's COVID-19 guidelines.
To anonymously report non-compliance with the requirements, individuals can use the UD Compliance Hotline or the LiveSafe App.
Cases of non-compliance may be referred to Community Standards and Conflict Resolution (for students), the Provost's Office (for faculty) or Human Resources (for staff).