Top Searches
Top Searches
The information on this page is subject to change daily. If there is new information or changes that need to be made, please contact [email protected].
While campus may be closed, admission staff are ready to help.
Undergraduate applicants can visit the Undergraduate Admissions FAQ webpage or email [email protected].
Graduate applicants can visit the Graduate Admissions COVID-19 webpage or contact the academic department directly.
Access to the Eugene McDermott Library, the Activity Center, Rec Center West and most other academic, administrative and research buildings is restricted to employees who are necessary to maintain our physical plant and research enterprise and to provide essential support services. These access restrictions are in place until further notice.
To minimize the spread of COVID-19, students, faculty and staff should follow the guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and detailed on the CDC’s cloth face coverings webpage 
. In light of new data about how COVID-19 spreads, along with evidence of widespread COVID-19 illness in communities across the country, CDC recommends that people wear a cloth face covering to cover their nose and mouth in the community setting. This is to protect people around you if you are infected but do not have symptoms. CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
Masks or cloth face coverings must be worn by members of the campus community when in the presence of others and in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., common work spaces, meeting rooms). It is not known if face shields provide any benefit as source control to protect others from the spray of respiratory particles. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not recommend use of face shields for normal everyday activities or as a substitute for cloth face coverings. Appropriate use of masks or face coverings is critical in minimizing risks to others near you. You could spread the virus that causes COVID-19 to others even if you do not feel ill. A mask or cloth face covering is not a substitute for social distancing.
Yes. Wearing cloth face coverings is an additional public health measure that our UT Dallas community members can take to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The CDC still recommends that you avoid gatherings, stay at least 6 feet away from other people (social distancing), and adhere to frequent hand cleaning and other everyday preventive actions. A cloth face covering is not intended to protect the wearer, but it may prevent the spread of the virus from the wearer to others. This would be especially important if someone is infected but does not have symptoms.
Campus shuttle bus service is available, but all riders age 2 and older will need to wear an appropriate face covering. Beginning Monday, April 20, the Comet Cruiser, DART Bus Route 883, will run a modified route and schedule. Visit the Comet Cruiser bus service page for more information about the changes. Comet Cabs, including accessible cart service, will not be operating during this time.
Employees who are unable to wear a face covering in accordance with the policy should contact the C19 Coordinator in Human Resources (HR) at [email protected]. HR will provide guidance regarding the process for submitting an exception request, and will review submissions to make a determination on a case-by-case basis. Documentation from the treating physician will be required for medical exceptions.
Students who are unable to wear a face covering in accordance with the policy should contact the Dean of Students office (DOS) at [email protected]. The DOS will provide guidance regarding the process for submitting an exception request, and will review submissions to make a determination on a case-by-case basis. Documentation from the treating physician will be required for medical exceptions.
Yes, the bookstore is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. For the latest information, go to the bookstore website.
Masks are required to shop and pickup orders. Shoppers must maintain social distance of at least 6 feet from others.
The UTD Tech Store is open for in-store purchases and repairs. The store also offers curbside service for repairs and purchases. The store is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. August 10-14. Beginning August 17, the store will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Go to the Tech Store’s website to shop for computers by major, get technical support and view information on financing and discounts.
You can order them online and pick them up at the UTD Bookstore.
The library is closed, but online resources including the library’s chat service are available through the library website.
Yes. In an emergency, call 911. For nonemergency situations, patrol and dispatch can be reached at 972-883-2222. They will perform building entry assists for those who are authorized.
Until further notice, please observe the following for continuity of the Mail Services and Central Receiving Department:
Mail Service and Central Receiving is located in the Service Building (SB 1.2). For all other mail and receiving concerns, please contact Central Receiving directly at [email protected] or 972-883-2779.
Facilities Management staff members are conducting thorough deep cleanings throughout all open areas of campus, paying special attention to high-traffic areas such as the McDermott Library, classrooms, restrooms, hallways, as well as Dining Hall West and the Food Court/Comet Café areas in the Student Union. Cleaning efforts include disinfecting and sanitizing all open surface tables and countertops, doorknobs, push plates and other high-touch objects, as well as using electrostatic cleaners that provide aerosol sanitation.
Due to changes in campus operations, many events have been canceled or moved online. Please check for updates on the Comet Calendar and confirm event details with the sponsoring department.
The American Southwest Conference has canceled all conference athletics competitions and championship events for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. Those include events for baseball, men’s and women’s golf, softball, men’s and women’s tennis.
No. Access to the Activity Center and Rec Center West is restricted to essential employees until further notice.
The University Career Center’s office is closed, but virtual appointments and events can be found in Handshake, and all the office’s online resources are still available.
Students in the Naveen Jindal School of Management can access online career resources on the HireJSOM website.
Some dining venues on campus are providing food services for faculty, staff and students on campus during the spring 2021 semester, and no price increases for student meal plans were made for this term.
Changes made to food services in consideration of social distancing requirements include:
The Student Health Center is closed. Students may call the afterhours nurse line, 972-883-2747, to speak to a registered nurse. If you think you’ve been exposed to the virus, please follow CDC guidelines .
If you have the UT Student Health Insurance Plan (UT SHIP), you have access to a nurse line and telehealth appointments. Specific information about UT SHIP can be found on the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas website.
Students who believe they have COVID-19 should notify the Dean of Students Office and their instructors. If you are living on campus, please notify a member of the University Housing staff immediately to work with you on the next steps.
If you have tested positive for COVID-19 or had close contact with someone who has tested positive, please fill out our COVID-19 self-report form.
UT Dallas is committed to its standing as a welcoming and diverse community. We encourage everyone to be mindful of the emotional and mental stress that can be caused by this evolving situation. Students may visit the Student Counseling Center website for information on how to access services. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911. If you are in crisis and need to speak to a mental health professional, call UTD TALK (972)-883-8255. There are additional links on the Helpful Links section on the main COVID-19 page.
UT Dallas has suspended all University-related international travel and strongly discourages personal international travel. If you are returning from any international destination, you will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days upon your return.
If you are arriving from any international destination and will be living in University Village or University Commons, you will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days upon your arrival. Contact University Housing for information about self-quarantine procedures.
Students arriving from international locations will not be permitted to take up residence in campus housing until this quarantine requirement is met. In addition, they should not attend classes or participate in any other on-campus activities until this quarantine requirement is met.
Emergency Aid is available to students through the federal CARES Act and the UT Dallas Student Emergency Financial Assistance Program. UT Dallas has established a website with more detailed information about each of these funds, as well as other resources for students in need of assistance.
Your instructors should contact you by regarding class updates and information on how your courses will be handled online. Instructors are the best source of information about classes.
Educational Technology Services offers resources for students including software and plug-ins used in online courses.
If you need assistance navigating the transition to online learning and the University resources that are available to support you, email the Graduation Help Desk.
Yes.
Yes, the following student fees will be waived for summer 2020: Athletic, transportation, medical services, recreation facility and the student union.
1098T forms are available on the Heartland website . Students who are unable to obtain the form through Heartland are requested to email the Bursar Office at [email protected]. We will assist you in the process or create the form.
Please refer to the Supervisor Guide for COVID-19 Scenarios.
Faculty and staff experiencing symptoms of illness should stay home. If you are concerned about the availability of sick leave, consult with your supervisor, who may then reach out to the Office of Human Resources for guidance. If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19, please follow the steps outlined by the CDC . Please also complete the Self-Reporting Form for an Individual Diagnosed/Exposed to COVID-19 .
Beginning on April 1, 2020, UT Dallas will offer COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and Emergency Family and Medical Leave (EFML) to all eligible UT Dallas employees pursuant to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The leave provided under the FFCRA does not modify an employee’s right to use sick or vacation time, as set forth in our current policies. Rather, these new provisions expand UTD’s employee benefits by requiring that UTD grant additional leave to certain employees due to COVID-19 through December 31, 2020. Read more about EPSL and EFML on the Administrative Continuity page.
continue to be available with no out-of-pocket costs and can be used when appropriate.. This includes dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance. For disability and life insurance purposes, COVID-19 will be considered just as any other illness.For the latest updates, go to The University of Texas System Office of Employees Benefits COVID-19 webpage .
Benefits-eligible employees have access to Deer Oaks EAP Services , an employee assistance program provider. The EAP benefit covers up to seven confidential, short-term counseling sessions per person, per issue, per year. Call 888-993-7650 for more information or a referral.
The Office of Information Technology has a Remote Work Resource Page with information on preparing to work remotely, and the Office of Information Security offers tips for working remotely.
For faculty, a web conference tool called Blackboard Collaborate is available on eLearning. For tutorials, visit this playlist . If you need assistance, email [email protected].
OIT also will provide online training for Microsoft Teams and Office 365. Register for trainings to stay up-to-date and connected.
Educational Technology Services has put together a Rapid Remote Teaching Resources page to assist faculty in transitioning from face-to-face to the online teaching environment. This page includes links to training, best practices and resources to help you collaborate online efficiently and securely.
If you need to deliver a check to the Office of Development and Alumni Relations, a member of the team will be in the office on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon to accept donations. Call 972-883-3958, and someone will assist you.
If you need to reach a member of the team, you may contact them directly or leave a message at 972-883-2295. Messages will be checked and responded to regularly.
EProcurement continues to be active and running. Please submit all purchases via eProcurement/Jaggaer on Galaxy where possible and send any purchasing questions to [email protected].
If you have a purchase related to COVID-19, please note COVID-19 in the Business Justification/Internal Notes on the requisition and check the new COVID-19 box on the requisition. For assistance, email [email protected].
The Office of Human Resources has compiled a list of free professional development resources that may be helpful for those who are working remotely. They can be found on the Administration Continuity Page.
Go to the Research Continuity page for more information on research, campus and environmental safety plus a list of frequently asked questions.
© The University of Texas at Dallas
