The information provided in these FAQs is subject to change. Federal, state, and local public health guidelines may vary as the state of the pandemic can differ according to location. Therefore, it is considered a best practice to follow local public health guidelines. USD also consults with the San Diego County Public Health Department regarding situations unique to our campus setting that may result in recommendations which differ from our local guidelines.
For summer and fall 2023 (effective June 1), USD will update its COVID-19 protocols as follows:
- Beginning June 1, 2023, COVID-19 vaccines moved from mandatory to strongly recommended
- Some clinical areas may still require updated vaccination status per regulatory standards
- Faculty may continue to require face coverings in classrooms and labs at their discretion
- In alignment with California OSHA guidelines, employees are still required to report if they have contracted COVID-19 to Human Resources by filling out this survey.
- Continue to provide reasonable accommodations for higher-risk students and employees
- USD ended waste water monitoring at the end of the spring 2023 semester
In the event we experience a significant resurgence of COVID-19 infections or other related event, we may choose to implement any or all of the following health and safety measures:
- Require face coverings in all classes, labs and libraries.
- Resume contact tracing.
- Require face coverings on campus at all times.
- Resume surveillance testing.
- Cancel indoor rentals of non-university events.
While we hope that we are not put in a position to have to reinstate these more stringent measures, we are prepared to do what it takes to create a safer and healthier environment for our campus community.
- USD is not requiring face coverings for students; however, the university continues to support and strongly encourage campus community members to wear face coverings when they feel the need to do so.
- Faculty may require face coverings to be worn in academic settings.