The University of Dubuque is closely monitoring and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our COVID-19 Recovery Task Force continually evaluates guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Iowa Department of Public Health, and other national, state, and local agencies. Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our UD family both on campus and at our LIFE sites.

View Face-to-Face and Safe for Fall 2021, UD's Commitment to Your Face-to-Face Learning Experience

UD is committed to a face-to-face learning experience this academic year as we welcome a return to living, working, and studying together as a campus community.

  • Fall 2021 classes will be face-to-face with remote class attendance available in limited and short-term situations.
  • Face coverings are highly recommended indoors. They are required in the Smeltzer-Kelly Student Health Center.
    • NOTE: Face coverings may be required at clinical sites and internship locations, on public transportation, etc.
  • UD strongly encourages students, faculty, and staff to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
    • ALL: Visit VaccineFinder to find locations that offer COVID-19 vaccines in the United States.
    • STUDENTS: Visit the Smeltzer-Kelly Student Health Center for access to COVID-19 vaccine options and testing.
  • Continue to evaluate for signs or symptoms of COVID-19 daily before coming to campus or leaving your residence hall. If your temperature is 100.4 degrees or higher, stay home or in your residence hall.
  • For COVID-19 questions, contact Amy Edmonds, vice president for operations, at 563.589.3642 or [email protected]


READ ADDITIONAL COVID-19 UPDATES FROM PRESIDENT BULLOCK



Additional Resources

A public hotline for Iowans with questions about COVID-19 is available 24/7 via the Iowa Department of Public Health by calling 2.1.1 or 1.800.244.7431.

What to expect at UD

UD is committed to a face-to-face learning experience this academic year as we welcome a return to living, working, and studying together as a campus community.

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