Updated on August 3

While we continue to recommend telecommuting when possible, faculty and staff are permitted to return to their offices.  Arts and Sciences departments have been asked to submit operations, space, and personnel plans.  This information will help us best prepare workspaces for health and safety.  When on-Grounds, please follow CDC personal hygiene guidelines by wearing a mask and practicing 6-foot social distancing.  The Arts & Sciences Return to Grounds Team site is source of helpful information, including policy documents and reference materials.

All those returning to Grounds, including all students and employees, will complete a training module that provides key information about what is necessary to mitigate the risk of spreading COVID-19. At the conclusion of this training, all students and employees will be required to acknowledge the risks presented by the virus and agree to abide by these important safety protocols.

The link to the training for faculty and staff is below and can be completed via WorkDay.

ON-GROUNDS TRAINING MODULE

Please see the P&T website for up to the moment information on parking and transportation options. 

The university policy department responds to criminal activity and will not be involved in compliance.  If repeated violation of facial covering or social distancing policy results in a no trespass order, the university policy department support managing that order.

UVA has launched two different portals for reports of concerns regarding compliance with the University’s rules and norms to prevent the spread of the virus. In an effort to be a responsible neighbor to the larger Charlottesville community, the University has developed a new reporting portal.  The portal enables individuals to share concerns or report behavior that may be contrary to University policies and the expectations for students and employees regarding COVID-19 compliance. Individuals are encouraged to report significant violations or persistent instances of non-compliance. The form provides the reporter with the opportunity to submit photographs and other substantiating documents. All reports will be reviewed by University staff and appropriate remedial action will be pursued. As explained on the portal’s landing page, the University may not be able to share information about what actions are taken in response to reports due to federal privacy regulations.

A similar tool is available to UVA students, faculty, and staff through the COVID-19 Compliance Reporting tab on Just Report It.

If at any point you fear for the immediate safety of yourself or others, call the UVA Police [434-924-7166].

HR has created a helpful infographic on how to approach individuals not wearing masks and the Provost's office has developed some scripts you can use to engage students and colleagues.

If an individual is a repeat offender or engages in egregious behavior, please report them using the Just Report It system.

If at any point you fear for the immediate safety of yourself or others, call the UVA Police [434-924-7166].