Stay home if you’re sick and report any positive cases.
Employees must complete the Daily Symptom Survey before arriving to work on campus.
Wear a mask in the COVID-19 testing kiosk and healthcare settings.
Stay current with vaccination requirements.
Get tested to manage your risk.
Learn more about our Public Health Policies and Requirements.
Recent Website Updates
June 10, 2022
Testing requirements will end
Beginning June 24 requirements for asymptomatic testing will end, and COVID-19 testing will be available on a voluntary basis for UC Davis students and employees. COVID-19 Testing
Symptom surveys changes coming soon
Beginning June 24, employees (including student employees) are still required to use the Daily Symptom Survey to self-check their symptoms before work, but students will no longer be required to take the survey before accessing university-managed facilities. Public Health Policies & Requirements
May 31, 2022
Summer guidance updated
Changes to COVID-19 protocols are anticipated this summer, as testing requirements are expected to end after spring quarter. Summer Guidance
April 21, 2022
Mask mandate lifted on mass transit
Students and employees are not required to wear a mask on mass transit (e.g., Unitrans buses, Davis-Berkeley Shuttle). Masks are strongly recommended. Face Covering Requirements
March 20, 2022
Changes to testing requirements start March 28
Beginning March 28, students and employees who are “not current” with all of their recommended boosters will now be required to get tested every four days. COVID-19 Testing
March 19, 2022
UC Davis lifts indoor mask mandate
Masks are still strongly recommended and will continue to be required at COVID-19 testing in the ARC, in healthcare settings and on public transit. Face Covering Requirements
Feb. 11, 2022
New pink result on Daily Symptom Survey
If you are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine booster but have not verified that you’ve received a booster shot in Health-e-Messaging, then you are out of compliance with the UC Vaccine Policy — and will now receive a pink result on your Daily Symptom Survey with directions for how to get back into compliance. Daily Symptom Survey
Booster shots available for students in campus clinic
UC Davis students have more appointment times available to get COVID-19 booster shots at the Student Health and Wellness Center vaccine clinic, which has temporarily expanded its hours to Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. COVID-19 Vaccine Program
Jan. 20, 2022
Testing available in Woodland too
Employees and students in Woodland are able to use the Healthy Davis Together site at Norton Hall to meet testing requirements and get their results via Health-e-Messaging, if they go as a UC Davis walk-in. COVID-19 Testing
Jan. 14, 2022
Information for university volunteers updated
University volunteers must show proof of booster vaccination to the departments with whom they volunteer. Information for University Volunteers
Jan. 13, 2022
Isolation and quarantine guidance updated
New webpages clarify isolation requirements, quarantine guidance and on-campus isolation housing services, in light of changing public health guidelines and the omicron variant. Quarantine and Isolation
Upgrade your face covering to N95 mask
UC Davis is working to provide a KN95 or N95 mask as a voluntary upgrade for students or employees who would like to use one to meet campus face covering requirements during in-person course components. Face Coverings and Masks
Jan. 11, 2022
Booster clinic on campus
A COVID-19 booster vaccination clinic will be held Jan. 18 – 19 on the UC Davis campus for students and employees who are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster. Booster update in COVID-19 Vaccine Program
Weekly testing required for students in residence halls
Fully vaccinated students who live in high-density housing on the UC Davis campus are now required to get tested at least every seven days. COVID-19 Testing
Jan. 9, 2022
Guidance for which courses may be taught in-person
An email to all UC Davis students provided details about which courses may be taught in-person, including essential courses in the School of Medicine, School of Nursing and School of Veterinary Medicine, as well as non-lecture courses that include laboratory, experiential, field trips or internship experiences. Winter Quarter Guidance Update
Jan. 6, 2022
Remote instruction extended to Jan. 28
UC Davis students and employees should remain in Davis, but continue to attend classes and work shifts virtually through Friday, Jan. 28. Winter Quarter Guidance Update
Changes to contact tracing process
Employees and students who test positive are now notified by email to log in to Health-e-Messaging for instructions on how to notify their close contacts. Contact Tracing
No eating or drinking at indoor events
Food and beverage are not be permitted at any indoor campus events, including catering services and concessions, through January 31, 2022. Event Guidance
Dec. 30, 2021
Positive test result notifications now by email
Employees and students who test positive for COVID-19 via campus testing will now be notified by email to login to Health-e-Messaging for results and isolation instructions, instead of by phone. Contact Tracing
Dec. 21, 2021
Negative test result now required before accessing campus
All students and employees must have a negative test result in Health-e-Messaging, dated Dec. 27 or later, before being able to access campus facilities in 2022. Winter Quarter Guidance
COVID-19 boosters are now required of students and employees
The University of California requires all employees and students who do not have an approved exception to vaccine policy to get a booster shot by Jan. 31. UC Davis COVID-19 Vaccine Program
Testing requirements will continue
Existing testing requirements will return during the winter quarter, after the initial requirement of a negative test result: Fully vaccinated students and employees will be required to test at least every 14 days if they visit campus at least once per week, and unvaccinated students and employees will be required to test every four days. COVID-19 Testing
Dec. 8, 2021
Designate indoor eating and drinking areas for employees
With winter weather conditions, every employee needs access to a designated break area indoors, where they can remove their mask to eat and drink while following UC Davis face covering guidelines. Supervisors should place Campus Ready signage in designated eating and drinking areas
Dec. 1, 2021
Winter break guidance available
See how testing schedules and compliance will shift for employees and students during the weeks of Dec. 20, 27 and Jan. 3. Testing and Compliance Guidance for Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
Nov. 4, 2021
Vaccine booster clinic to serve students only
After Dec. 1, the campus COVID-19 vaccine clinic will only serve UC Davis students and will move to the Student Health and Wellness Center. COVID-19 Vaccine Program
Oct. 25, 2021
Pfizer boosters now more widely available from campus clinic
UC Davis students and employees can now make an appointment to get a Pfizer booster shot from the campus vaccination clinic, if they were previously vaccinated with Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccines and meet CDC recommendations. COVID-19 Vaccine Program
Get tested at three Healthy Davis Together locations
Walk-in appointments are available for UC Davis students and employees at three Healthy Davis Together testing sites — now including a location in West Sacramento. You will need to get tested as a walk-in and also identify yourself as part of UC Davis in order for your testing information to be tracked to meet requirements. COVID-19 Testing
Oct. 15, 2021
New guidance for Thanksgiving break
See how testing schedules and compliance will shift for employees and students during the weeks of Nov. 22 and Nov. 29. Testing and Compliance Guidance for Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
Oct. 13, 2021
Flu vaccine required again
The University of California has announced all students and employees must get vaccinated or affirmatively decline the vaccine by Nov. 19. Find info about the campus flu clinic for students, how to upload your flu shot information and how to decline. Flu Vaccination Information
Oct. 4, 2021
Compliance for COVID-19 vaccine mandate at Davis campus
More than 99% of students and employees based at the Davis campus are in compliance with the UC COVID-19 vaccine policy (including 97% fully vaccinated). COVID-19 Dashboard
Sept. 15, 2021
Testing requirement for vaccinated people
Students and employees who are fully vaccinated will be required to start getting tested at least every 14 days — if they visit campus on a weekly basis. If you’re fully vaccinated and visit campus less often, then you need to get tested prior to accessing university facilities, either on the same day or up to 14 days in advance. The requirement is scheduled to begin on Sept. 20, with the first round of 14-day testing due by Oct. 4 at the latest. COVID-19 Testing
Sept. 14, 2021
Pack your patience for COVID-19 testing
As more students and employees line up for routine COVID-19 testing, be prepared to show up on time for your testing appointment, consider biking or walking if possible to the ARC to avoid impacted parking lots, follow directions and be kind. COVID-19 Testing
Watch flexible work arrangement webinar for updates
Hear how UC Davis is supporting flexible work planning for staff on the Davis campus, with a model that promotes consistency, objectivity and equitable outcomes. Workplace Reimagined Webinars and Training
Sept. 13, 2021
Who can check your Daily Symptom Survey results
You can expect to show your Daily Symptom Survey results to supervisors, instructors, Aggie Public Health Ambassadors, and employees who are working to manage events, sales and services. Reviewing Daily Symptom Survey Results
What happens if an instructor gets sick
Instructors who are required to isolate after contracting COVID-19 or are required to quarantine after Close Contact to COVID-19 may elect to teach their course remotely for the duration of the required isolation or quarantine. Information for Classroom Instruction
Facility signs: out with the old, in with the new
If you haven’t been back to the office in a while, you may need to refresh signs. We’ve got you covered with a library of helpful signs to help provide visual cues to keep us all healthy. Campus Ready Signage
Sept. 9, 2021
Testing update for unvaccinated students and employees
Unvaccinated employees and students must continue getting tested every four days — but now must do so no matter how often they access campus facilities. COVID-19 Testing
Sept. 8, 2021
Contact tracing process clarified
Students and employees are required to report if they are diagnosed with COVID-19 or officially designated a close contact. A new flowchart explains when you will be notified by the campus contact tracing team and how you will need to respond. Contact Tracing
Sept. 3, 2021
Eating now allowed in some cubicles
Removing a face covering to eat indoors is only permitted in dining facilities and designated break rooms—and now also if you are actively eating alone in a cubicle with walls that are higher than your head when seated. Public Health Policies & Requirements
Aug. 31, 2021
Managing campus events with new public health guidance
Before you host an event with food or drinks or with many attendees, you will need to know the current public health-related guidance, which now includes entrance requirements and event safety plans. Helping You Plan In-Person Activities at UC Davis