University of Georgia
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response

Campus Operations

Throughout the University of Georgia’s (UGA) response to the COVID-19 pandemic, UGA has remained focused on the health and safety of our faculty, staff and students. This commitment has never wavered, and it remains a guiding tenet.

Campus Conversation Webinar on COVID-19 (August 4, 2020)

Efforts to Create a Safe Environment on Campus

  • Following best practices from the University System of Georgia, the Georgia Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  • Taking a gradual and phased approach for employees returning to work.
  • Providing training modules for supervisors, employees and students.
  • Issuing two (2) reusable and washable cloth face coverings to all students, staff and faculty and strongly encouraging their use while on campus.
  • Requiring all employees to self-monitor and acknowledge that they are not aware they have signs and/or symptoms of COVID-19 before coming to campus each day.
  • Implementing enhanced cleaning and disinfection protocols across campus.
  • Providing technical assistance and resources to supervisors to assist them in their efforts to create a safe work environment prior to the return of all students, staff and faculty.
  • Using reminder signage and other communications to encourage all members of our community and visitors to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by practicing good hygiene.

Return to Campus Documents

Faculty/Staff Weekly Digest Emails

Student Weekly Digest Emails

Phased Approach to Returning to Campus