UCLA’s COVID-19 Response and Recovery Task Force sent the following message to the entire campus community regarding plans for the winter 2022 quarter.
Dear Bruin Community:
In light of the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant, we are making changes to the start of winter quarter to reduce the risk of a rise in new COVID-19 cases at UCLA:
- Classes will begin on Jan. 3 as scheduled. Classes will be held remotely for the first two weeks of the winter quarter (some exceptions may apply for clinical courses). We intend to return to in-person instruction on Jan. 18.
- All students should still plan to return to campus no later than Jan. 9 to participate in a robust COVID-19 testing program that will help keep our community healthier. Faculty and staff returning to campus after the break will also participate in a testing regimen.
- Consistent with the UC systemwide vaccine policy (PDF), UCLA is requiring vaccine boosters for all who are eligible. Proof of vaccine boosters is required by Jan. 18 for students and Jan. 31 for employees coming to campus.
If conditions change, we will evaluate appropriate adjustments based on criteria within the UCLA COVID-19 Pivot Plan and Decision Matrix (PDF) and communicate them to the campus.
This new safety protocol will help us to quickly identify the presence of COVID-19 in our community while limiting major disruption of campus activities and reducing the risk of serious complications from COVID-19.
Detailed procedures for students, faculty, and staff returning to campus after the break can be found on UCLA Newsroom.
