CU Denver's Response to COVID-19

Currently, masks are optional on campus, regardless of vaccination status. However, we highly encourage individuals to wear masks to help protect the community.

Students, faculty, and staff must be fully vaccinated with their primary series against COVID-19 in order to come to campus.

Learn more about this requirement.

Self-disclose your vaccine status here

For questions, please email the Vaccine Verification and Exemption Team at vaccineexemption@ucdenver.edu

The Health Center at Auraria offers COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots. Additionally, local pharmacies and healthcare providers offer COVID vaccinations that may be more conveniently located.

Yes. If you test positive for COVID-19 either on a rapid (or at home) test, or on a PCR test - take the following steps immediately:

1. Isolate and follow CDC guidance. DO NOT COME TO CAMPUS WHILE ISOLATING.
2. Fill out a self-report form to disclose your status regardless of where the test was performed and regardless of whether they have been physically present on campus. Your health information is kept confidential.
3. Inform your professor(s) or inform your supervisor, if you are an employee of your absence.  (The COVID-19 Team will never disclose your health information, rather – they only share that you are unable to come to campus.)

Use the CU Denver referral form if you know of anyone who needs support or if you have a concern about something related to the spread of COVID-19.

See our testing page for more information on where to get a test.

You may also request at-home tests from the federal government. Although they have limitations and shouldn’t be used for diagnosis, they offer a level of information and protection.