Updated Feb. 5, 2021
As previously announced, COVID-19 testing will be required for those living in residence halls starting this spring semester.
In response to improving campus conditions, Residence Life and Housing is again allowing residence hall students to sign in other residence hall students as guests.
Specifically, the guest policy will be as follows:
We will continue to monitor conditions and will adjust our approach as necessary to keeping our residence halls safe.
If you have any questions, please email reslife@uakron.edu.
Throughout the semester, weekly random screening testing will take place for students living on campus, registered for in-person classes, athletes and UA employees.
For the spring 2021 semester, the University has determined that all residential students will be subject to weekly surveillance COVID-19 testing that will help keep our campus as safe as possible this semester. Resident students have been selected due to higher risk of exposure associated with congregate living and communal dining.
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Quarantine is required for resident students who enter Ohio from a state with a high positive test rate for COVID-19. See details.
Face coverings are required in all common areas, including hallways, lounges, bathrooms and kitchens. Face coverings are not required in individual private bedrooms. Face covering guidelines for campus.
We are happy to answer your questions. Write to reslife@uakron.edu.
The University of Akron and Dining Services welcomes you back to campus for the spring semester.
As you know, adjustments were made to the dining program, aligning operations with the current campus footprint due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One adjustment includes the closure of Union Market for the spring semester.
Before a dining location is closed on campus, the University and Dining Services review the potential impact to ensure the appropriate availability of dining locations, meal plan and swipe options, and hours of operation are available.
It is for that reason, that the following enhancements were made to the dining program for the spring semester:
To view Dining Services’ hours of operation and meal exchange menu for the spring semester, please visit Campus Dish.
For more information about fall meal plans and hours of operations, please visit the dining website.