Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Background, news, and resources about UC Riverside's response to COVID-19.
Last Updated: 6/4/20 (8:30 a.m. PDT)
Headlines
CAMPUS STATUS. Governor's stay-at-home order now in Phase 2. Riverside County Public Health Order updated. Employees will work remotely unless otherwise notified by their organizational leadership. Research Ramp-up plan announced. Campus Return information site launched.
CASES. Currently we have three confirmed COVID-19 cases among students, two employee cases (self-reported), and two on-campus contractors (self-reported).
CLASSES. Spring quarter and summer session instruction will be delivered remotely.
EVENTS AND GATHERINGS. All events and in-person, non-essential gatherings on campus are suspended until further notice.
STUDENT SERVICES. Some student services remain available. Updated information available about instruction, financial aid, and housing and dining.
TRAVEL. All non-essential travel is suspended until further notice. All faculty-led summer education abroad programs have been canceled.
HOW TO HELP. Highlanders Helping Highlanders giving campaign supporting student needs.
Message From The Chancellor
Major Updates
May 27, 2020: Chancellor's Update -- May 2020
Updates on fall planning, virtual graduation ceremony, and virtual office hours.
May 18, 2020: President Napolitano announces systemwide pay freeze for policy-covered employees
President issues announcement to all UC campuses.
May 18, 2020: Governor's Revised Budget Proposal
Chancellor Wilcox summarizes Governor's proposed 2020-21 budget and how it affects UCR.
May 11, 2020: Fall Working Groups and Leadership Office Hours
Chancellor Wilcox provides details on the working groups planning for the fall quarter and resumed campus operations.
May 9, 2020: Updated Riverside County Public Health Order
The action will not result in any immediate changes to UCR's campus operations.
May 4, 2020: Talent Match Program
A new program designed to pair staff and students with diminished workloads with temporary job assignments.
April 21, 2020: Commencement 2020 Update
Message from the Chancellor with an update about Commencement 2020.
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