COVID-19 Return to Campus Tools

Important:

Use of the daily symptom checker is no longer required. 

Please continue to follow the latest COVID-19 guidelines. For more information, visit: coronavirus.miami.edu

Technologies to Keep You Safe

The University of Miami has developed new technologies that enable our students, faculty, and staff to safely return to our campuses. To protect the public health of the University, all members of the community are required to adhere to safety standards established for the campuses and the workplace.

Frequently Asked Questions

To review FAQs that pertain to your role at the U, select the appropriate link below:

I am a...

Student  –  Faculty  –  Staff  –  UHealth Employee & MSOM Clinical Faculty 

General

• Why is the University requiring COVID-19 symptom monitoring?

  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published a list of actions that institutes of higher education can implement to maintain healthy operations. One of them is to recognize signs and symptoms:

  • Ask students, faculty, and staff to conduct self-checks (e.g., temperature screening and/or symptom checking).

• Why is the University conducting contact tracing?

  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published a list of actions that institutes of higher education can implement to maintain healthy operations. One of them is to notify health officials and close contacts:

  • Institutions of higher education should notify local health officials, students, faculty, and staff immediately of any case of COVID-19 while maintaining confidentiality. (Note: notification is for close contacts as part of contact tracing.)
  • Inform those who have had close contact with a person diagnosed with COVID-19 to stay home or in their living quarters and self-monitor for symptoms, and follow CDC guidance if symptoms develop.

Student

Visit the Student Health Service (SHS) site for the latest student-related information. For additional COVID-19-related updates, please review information for students on the Coronavirus website.

• Daily Symptom Checker

  What do I need to know about the daily symptom checker tool?

  As of May 26, 2021, use of the daily symptom checker is no longer required for University of Miami students to enter University buildings at the Coral Gables and Marine campuses.

  The daily symptom checker is required for all employees on the medical campus (including satellite locations) where clinical care is provided per OSHA regulations. Employees must complete the symptom checker prior to entering clinical care facilities.

• Contact Tracing

  What do I need to know about contact tracing?
  

  Students who are experiencing COVID-19-related symptoms, or believe they have been exposed to the virus, are not to come to campus and should call the University's COVID-19 hotline at 305-243-ONE-U (6638) and visit the Student Health Service website for additional COVID-19 information.

  If needed, contact tracing will be initiated to identify University of Miami individuals who may have come into contact with an infected person. Contact tracing will be conducted by the University's UTRACE team for any confirmed cases, and COVID-19-positive individuals will be required to self-isolate. Click here for contact tracing FAQs.

  General Student Health Service (SHS) guidelines include:

  • For non-urgent issues, email studenthealth@miami.edu.
  • For urgent assistance, call 305-284-9100 (including after hours).
  • For emergencies, students are urged to seek emergency care or dial 911.

  
  Contact SHS if you have...

  • symptoms of COVID-19.
  • been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
  • tested positive for COVID-19 outside of Student Health Service.
  • any other COVID-19 medical questions.

  
  Students who test positive for COVID-19 outside of Student Health Service or have been exposed to COVID-19 should complete the Student Health Service COVID-19 self report form.

Faculty

• Daily Symptom Checker

  What do I need to know about the daily symptom checker tool?

  As of May 26, 2021, use of the daily symptom checker is no longer required for University of Miami faculty to enter University buildings at the Coral Gables and Marine campuses.

  The daily symptom checker is required for all employees on the medical campus (including satellite locations) where clinical care is provided per OSHA regulations. Employees must complete the symptom checker prior to entering clinical care facilities.

• Contact Tracing

  What do I need to know about contact tracing?

  Faculty who are experiencing COVID-19-related symptoms, or believe they have been exposed to the virus, are not to come to campus and should call the University's COVID-19 hotline at 305-243-ONE-U (6638) or fill out the Employee COVID-19 screening form.

  If needed, contact tracing will be initiated to identify University of Miami individuals who may have come into contact with an infected person. Contact tracing will be conducted by the University's UTRACE team for any confirmed cases, and COVID-19-positive individuals will be required to self-isolate. Click here for contact tracing FAQs.

Staff

• Daily Symptom Checker

  What do I need to know about the daily symptom checker tool?

  As of May 26, 2021, use of the daily symptom checker is no longer required for University of Miami staff to enter University buildings at the Coral Gables and Marine campuses.

  The daily symptom checker is required for all employees on the medical campus (including satellite locations) where clinical care is provided per OSHA regulations. Employees must complete the symptom checker prior to entering clinical care facilities.

• Contact Tracing

  What do I need to know about contact tracing?
  

  Staff who are experiencing COVID-19-related symptoms, or believe they have been exposed to the virus, are not to come to campus and should call the University's COVID-19 hotline at 305-243-ONE-U (6638) or fill out the Employee COVID-19 screening form.

  If needed, contact tracing will be initiated to identify University of Miami individuals who may have come into contact with an infected person. Contact tracing will be conducted by the University's UTRACE team for any confirmed cases, and COVID-19-positive individuals will be required to self-isolate. Click here for contact tracing FAQs.

UHealth Employee & MSOM Clinical Faculty

To access COVID-19 information for UHealth and MSOM, visit the UMed [Insider] site.

• Daily Symptom Checker

  What do I need to know about the daily symptom checker tool?

  The daily symptom checker is required for all employees on the medical campus (including satellite locations) where clinical care is provided per OSHA regulations. Employees must complete the symptom checker prior to entering clinical care facilities.

  Upon completion of the daily symptom checker, you will receive a QR code confirmation on screen and via email.

  UHEALTH STAFF/CLINICAL FACULTY - TAKE THE DAILY SYMPTOM CHECKER

  OTHER MEDICAL CAMPUS STAFF - TAKE THE DAILY SYMPTOM CHECKER

• Contact Tracing

  What do I need to know about contact tracing?

  UHealth employees and MSOM clinical faculty who are experiencing COVID-19-related symptoms, or believe they have been exposed to the virus, are not to come to campus and should call the University's COVID-19 hotline at 305-243-ONE-U (6638) or fill out the Employee COVID-19 screening form.

  If needed, contact tracing will be initiated to identify University of Miami individuals who may have come into contact with an infected person. Contact tracing will be conducted by the University's UTRACE team for any confirmed cases, and COVID-19-positive individuals will be required to self-isolate. Click here for contact tracing FAQs.

Technical Support:

Students – Contact the Student Technology Help Desk (STHD) at: (305) 284-8887 or sthd@miami.edu.
Faculty and Staff – Contact the UMIT Service Desk at: (305) 284-6565 or help@miami.edu.

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