UHD Coronavirus Updates
The University of Houston-Downtown continues to monitor the situation involving the coronavirus (COVID-19) and is providing regular updates regarding symptoms, prevention, University policies related to the virus and other topics. Look for regular updates and a FAQ on UHD's Coronavirus site.
Official university updates are below, and versions in Spanish also are available.
February 8 - UHD, H-E-B Host Vaccination Clinic Thursday, Feb. 17
January 11 - UHD, H-E-B Hosting Vaccine Clinic on Jan. 20
January 7 - Message from President Loren J. Blanchard: COVID-19 Update and Approach to Spring 2022
January 3 - President's Message: 2022 Updates for COVID-19
December 20 - COVID-19 Kiosk Holiday Schedule
December 10 - Update on Omicron
November 15 - UHD, H-E-B Hosting Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, Nov. 18
November 1 - Mask Dispensers Provide Another Element of Campus Safety
October 11 - UHD Top Priority: Keeping Our Communities Safe
October 4 - Vaccination Incentive Program Funds Are Now Loaded to Gator Card
September 29 - Learn About Current COVID-19 Conditions with Dr. David Persse
September 27 - Gator Vaccination Incentive Program: Deadline for $30 GatorCash is Sept. 30
September 22 - UHD's Curative COVID-19 Testing Kiosk Now Open Seven Days a Week
September 10 - Message from COVID-19 Taskforce Vice Chair: Webpage Updates
September 8 - President's Message: UHD Extending Fall 2021 Soft Opening
September 3 - UHD Launches Voluntary Gator Vaccine Incentive Program
August 19 - There's Still Time to Register for August 26 Free Vaccine Event
August 13 - Message to Students from UHD President Loren J. Blanchard: COVID-19 Update and Approach to Fall 2021
August 12 - Message from the President and Interim Provost: COVID-19 Update and Approach to Fall 2021
July 28 - Faculty and Staff Invited to Preparation for Fall 2021 Town Hall' Aug. 4
July 28 - Students Invited to 'Preparation for Fall 2021 Town Hall' Aug. 4
July 16 - UHD HEB to Host Free Vaccine Event in August
July 8 - President's Message: Return to Campus on July 12
June 24 - Return to Campus Town Hall Scheduled for July 8
June 4 - President's Message - Vaccination Event, Campus Resources
June 3 - Vaccination Event to Include Gift Card Raffle
May 26 - New Reporting Forms Available
May 20 - COVID-19 Testing to be Offered Through On-Campus Kiosk
May 20 - Vaccination, COVID Testing Opportunities
May 19 - Update on COVID-19 Protocols per Gov. Abbott's Executive Order
May 13 - HEB, UHD Partner to Offer Free Vaccinations in June
May 6 - Join the Conversation: UHD Return to Campus Town Hall May 12
May 6 - UHD COVID-19 Forums Conclude With Emphasis on Vaccines, Social Protocols
April 22 - More than 500 Sign Up for Vaccines at UHD, Houston Methodist Event
April 22 - Dr. Peter Hotez Gives Update During UHD Health, Safety and Vaccine Forum
April 16 - Message from the President - UHD Hosting Vaccinations April 22 & May 20
April 12 - Questions About Quarantine and Isolation
April 9 - Vaccinations Available to UHD Community
April 8 - City's Chief Medical Officer Provides Insights at Forum
April 1 - Vaccinations Available to UHD Community Through Community Partner
March 31 - UHD COVID-19 Response Updates
March 29 - Don't Miss Your Shot Campaign Emphasizes Importance of Vaccination
March 29 - UHD Hosting Conversations on COVID-19
March 26 - Message from UHD President Loren J. Blanchard - Preparing for Summer Return to Campus
March 24 - UHD Issues Reminder for COVID-19 Safety, Announces Updates as Students Return
March 22 - Campus Protocols Remain in Place as Classes Resume This Week
March 11 - Provost's Message: Update on 2021 Commencement
March 8 - Interim President's Message: Update on Classes Beginning March 22
March 3 - UHD Update on Governor's Executive Order
March 1 - Interim President's Message: Spring Commencement
Feb. 22 - Interim President's Message: Classes Remain Online Through March 14 (Faculty/Staff)
Feb. 22 - Interim President's Message: Classes Remain Online Through March 14 (Students)
Jan. 25 - Interim President's Message: Classes Remain Online Until March 1 (Faculty/Staff)
Jan. 25 - Interim President's Message: Classes Remain Online Until March 1 (Students)
Jan. 20 - Simple Safety Protocols Go a Long Way
Jan. 12 - Interim President's Message to Faculty & Staff - Spring 2021 Starting Online
Jan. 12 - Interim President's Message to Students - Spring 2021 Starting Online
Jan. 8 - Interim President's Message - Campus Operations
Jan. 6 - Interim President's Message - Happy New Year
Dec. 18 - Interim President's Message - Looking Ahead to 2021
Dec. 15 - Enjoy Your Holidays with Safety in Mind
Nov. 30 - Interim President's Message - Approaching Semester's End & Winter Break
Oct. 30 - Interim President's Message - Commencement Dec. 19
Oct. 15 - Message from the Provost - Commencement Update
Oct. 5 - Interim President's Message to Faculty/Staff: UHD to Remain at Step 2 Until January 2021
Oct. 5 - Interim President's Message to Students: UHD to Remain at Step 2 Until January 2021
Sept. 25 - UHD Remains at Response Step 2
Sept. 21 - Responsibilities Outlined For Employees Testing Positive, Exposed to COVID-19
Sept. 21 - Responsibilities Outlined For Students Testing Positive, Exposed to COVID-19
Sept. 4 - UHD Advances to Next Step on Response Matrix
Aug. 20 - Message to Students: Preparing for First Week of Fall 2020
Aug. 20 - Message to Faculty & Staff: Preparing for First Week of Fall 2020
Aug. 14 - Interim President's Message to Students - Important Update on Fall 2020
Aug. 14 - Interim President's Message to Faculty & Staff - Important Update on Fall 2020
Aug. 13 - Town Hall Meeting Rescheduled to Aug. 18
Aug. 7 - Interim President's Message to Students: UHD's Plans for Fall 2020
Aug. 7 - Interim President's Message to Faculty & Staff: UHD's Plans for Fall 2020
July 27 - Interim President's Message to Faculty & Staff: Update on Fall 2020, Parking
July 27 - Interim President's Message to Students: Parking Rates, Fees
July 24 - Message to UHD Students: Update on Fall 2020
July 24 - Message to UHD Faculty & Staff: Update on Fall 2020
July 20 - Provost COVID-19: Faculty Update - No. 13
July 16 - UHD COVID-19 Update: Proposed Guidelines for Fall 2020
July 9 - Interim President's Message: COVID-19 Taskforce Update
July 6 - Provost COVID-19: Faculty Update - No. 12
June 26 - President's Message: COVID-19 Response Task Force, Fall 2020 Update
June 26 - Provost's Message: Fall 2020 Courses & Campus Update
June 19 - From the Provost: Face-Mask Guidelines
June 18 - From the Provost: Fall Planning 2020
June 15 - Working Together on a Safe Return to Campus
June 12 - ESO Communications: Postponement - Phase I UHD Safe Return to Campus
June 12 - ESO Communications: June 15 Safe Return to Campus
June 11 - Staying Positive and Connected With Your Employees
June 11 - Provost's Message: Safe Return to Campus
June 10 - UHD COVID-19 Response Task Force
June 10 - Provost COVID-19: Faculty Update - No. 11
June 9 - Tips to Help You Prepare to Return to Campus
June 5 - ESO Communications: New One Main Entry Point
June 4 - Recap of UHD Town Hall Safe Return to Campus
June 3 - ESO Communications: Safe Return to Campus Schedule Details
June 2 - ESO Communications: Safe Return to Campus Guidance
May 28 - UHD May and Summer 2020: S/U Implementation and Calendar
May 27 - ESO Communications: UHD's COVID-19 Emergency Leave
May 22 - Safe Return to Campus, June 15
May 19 - Implementation of New COVID-19 Tracking Forms
May 18 - UHD Waiving Fees for Summer Sessions
May 18 - President's Message: Thanks for the Teamwork During Spring 2020
May 13 - UHD Commencement Announcement, Virtual Graduation Celebration Scheduled for June
May 13 - ESO Communications: UHD Return to Work COVID-19 Training
May 13 - ESO Communications: Contractors
May 13 - Provost COVID-19: Update No. 10
May 11 - ESO Communications: Safe Return to Campus Guidelines
May 7 - UHD Shares Plans for Summer & Fall Semesters
May 5 - UHD COVID-19 Emergency Leave and Student Worker Employment
May 4 - Finals Week
May 1 - Provost COVID-19: Faculty Update - No. 9
May 1 - Texas Begins Reopening
April 29 - Update on Parking Reimbursements
April 28 - ESO Communications: Tips for Improving Your Home Workstation
April 24 - President's Update on Campus, Summer Classes
April 24 - Provost's Update to Faculty - April 24
April 23 - Calling All Gators! UHD Reaching Out to Students During COVID-19
April 23 - A Message from Faculty
April 20 - Gator Emergency Fund Supporting UHD Students Affected By Pandemic
April 20 - Alum Shares Messages of Encouragement
April 17 - Message from the Provost: Missing Our Gators
April 17 - Message from the Provost: April 17 Faculty Update
April 17 - ESO Communications: UHD COVID-19 Emergency Leave and New Federal Leaves
April 15 - ESO Communications: Think Yourself Healthy - The Hub
April 13 - ESO Communications: Professional Development During Online Operations
April 13 - President's Message: Resources for UHD Community
April 10 - Message from UHD Provost to Faculty: Updates
April 8 - ESO Communications: Ways to Stay Connected Without Leaving Your Home - The Hub
April 8 - ESO Communications: Mindfulness, Financial Fitness Webinars - The Hub
April 8 - ESO Tips For Managing Your Team During COVID-19
April 8 - ESO Communications: Breathe Your Way to Less Stress, Better Health Webinar - The Hub
April 6 - Message from UHD President & Provost: Thank You, Faculty & Staff
April 3 - Managing Employees During COVID-19 Pandemic
April 3 - President's Message: Gator Emergency Fund
April 3 - Message from the Provost - S/U Grading Policy
April 1 - COVID-19 and Title IX Updates
April 1 - Expanded Employee Rights Under COVID-19
April 1 - Understanding and Managing COVID-19 Stress in Adults, Children-The Hub
April 1 - UHD COVID-19 Update: Virtual Town Hall, Stay at Home Order Extended
March 30 - UH System Update on Federal Stimulus Legislation
March 27 - ESO Communications: Face Coverings on Campus
March 27 - President's Message - Partial Refunds for Student Parking
March 26 - A Message from UHD Provost Dr. Eric Link - University Approves Interim Grading Policy
March 25 - Coping With COVID-19 Fears - The Hub
March 25 - Telecommuting Tips for Working Remotely at UHD
March 25 - UHD COVID-19 Update: Harris County Stay at Home Order, Commencement Town Hall Online
March 24 - Welcome Back Gators!
March 21 - ESO Communications: The Importance of Virtual Team Building
March 20 - Manager Guidance Concerning the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
March 20 - Hiring Freeze
March 20 - Telecommuting - March 23 to April 3
March 20 - Provost COVID-19 Faculty Update: Addressing Student Resources, Other Concerns
March 20 - Message from the President - March 20: Campus Updates, Confirmed Case
March 19 - Update on Commencement, Classes, Off-Campus Centers
March 19 - Addressing COVID-19 Anxiety
March 18 - Provost COVID-19 Faculty Update: Reminders for Start of Remote Instruction on Monday
March 17 - UHD COVID-19 Updates to Telecommuting, Travel Policies
March 17 - Faculty, Staff Prepare to Transition Courses Online
March 16 - Provost Update to the Faculty: Resources for Online Teaching
March 15 - UHD Telecommuting Protocol for Staff
March 13: Provost's Message to Students: Online Courses Begin March 23
March 13: Provost's Message to Faculty and Staff: Preparing to take Courses Online March 23
March 12: President's Message: Classes Suspended March 16 - 22
March 11: Beware of COVID-19 Scams
March 11: President's Message to Students: Update Emergency Contact Information; Travel Restrictions
March 11: President's Message to Faculty & Staff: City of Houston Emergency Health Declaration
March 5: UHS COVID-19 Exposure Prevention Policy
Feb. 24: Travel advisories in advance of Spring Break
Feb. 13: First case reported in Texas
Jan. 28: Prevention tips, student resources
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD)—the second-largest university in Houston—has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974.
As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates more than 15,000 students; boasts more than 60,000 alumni and offers 45 bachelor’s, nine master’s degree programs and 16 fully online programs within five colleges (Marilyn Davies College of Business; Humanities & Social Sciences; Public Service; Sciences & Technology; and University College).
For the fourth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report ranks UHD among universities across the nation for Best Online Criminal Justice Programs (No. 27 and No. 15 for Veterans) and Best Online Bachelor’s Programs.
UHD has the most affordable tuition among four-year universities in Houston and one of the lowest in Texas. U.S. News ranked the University among Top Performers on Social Mobility and a No. 1 ranking as the most diverse institution of higher education in the southern region of the U.S. The University is noted nationally as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, Minority-Serving Institution and Military Friendly School. For more on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit www.uhd.edu.
