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UD Parents and Families,

To keep you updated with what's happening on UD's campus, we will regularly share the Spring 2022 UpDate for the UD community. This week's edition includes preparing for Spring Break information, a reminder of community guidelines, and academic and wellbeing resources. Be sure to share this information with your student!

Preparing for spring break: Spring break begins after the last scheduled class on Friday, March 25, and residence halls close at 7 p.m. For those wishing to get tested before leaving campus, the UD surveillance testing site at Harker ISE Lab will be open from 9 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Thursday, March 24. Walk-ups are welcome.The site will be closed for break from March 28-31 and will reopen on Monday, April 4, at its regular hours: 9 a.m.-1:45 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays.

Students who have not tested positive for the coronavirus in the past 90 days are encouraged to pick up antigen test kits before they leave for break to test themselves as needed over break. A reminder that students who test positive for the coronavirus, even when on campus, are expected to leave and isolate themselves at home or other off-campus location. Test kits may be picked up at the Little Bob, Perkins Student Center, Trabant University Center or Clayton Hall. Simply complete this webform, and the test kits can be picked up immediately. (Please note that these antigen tests do not fulfill the weekly COVID PCR testing requirement for unvaccinated and unboosted individuals. More information is available at UD’s coronavirus site.) Classes resume at 8 a.m., Monday, April 4.

Need a mask? KN95 masks are available to students, faculty and staff. Students in residence halls can get KN95 masks there; students living off campus can pick up masks by showing a valid UD ID at the Trabant University Center, Perkins Student Center, the Morris Library and the Carpenter Sports Building. As a reminder, gaiters and bandanas do not meet UD’s requirement. Detailed information about mask protocols is available on the coronavirus site.

Reminders

Get boosted: COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots are also widely available at many local pharmacies, as well as every weekday at the Hudson State Service Center, 501 Ogletown Rd., Newark (telephone 302-283-7570). When you get your booster, remember to update your records at the UD Health Portal.

Get help with the essentials: Students struggling with housing, food or other basic needs should consult the Office of the Dean of Students’ Help with the Essentials webpage to connect with relevant resources and support.

Student wellbeing support is nonstop:

• UD Helpline for mental health and victim advocacy at 302-831-1001
• Crisis Text Line at 741741 (send “UDTEXT”, or “STEVE” to reach a professional who specializes in supporting students of color)
• CareNet for medical advice at 800-681-3957

For more information about all wellbeing services, visit the Wellbeing in Student Life webpage.