Move-In Updates
We look forward to welcoming students to campus beginning next week. Here are some important reminders and updates on what you can expect when you come to campus.
Pre-Arrival Testing
All students must provide documentation of a negative COVID-19 test that was taken within seven days prior to moving in. For example, if you are moving in on Jan. 28, the earliest day you can take a test is Jan. 21. Please see our website for a chart of move-in dates with corresponding testing dates. Our website also provides options for at-home testing for those who are concerned about getting results back in time, as well as instructions for submitting your test via Self-Service. Please remember, if you do not have documentation of a negative test, you will not be approved for access to campus or move-in.
Move-In Process and Arrival Testing
If you have not already signed up for a move-in time slot between Jan. 27 and Jan. 30, please do so through the housing portal. To ensure social distancing and other health and safety protocols are followed, you must sign up for a slot and arrive at that time. We are not able to accommodate students who show up outside of their arrival hours because we will not have the necessary medical staff for testing. Please plan accordingly. If you have any questions, please proactively contact Residential Life at reslife@hartford.edu.
All students will receive a rapid test upon arriving on campus. This is in addition to the PCR test result you are required to provide from the seven days prior to move-in. Both tests are required.
Entering Campus
1: Complete the daily health screening survey on the LiveSafe app; you must receive a green check mark to enter campus. Do not come to campus if you are displaying any COVID-19 symptoms.
2: Enter campus using the Bloomfield Ave. main entrance (by the traffic light).
3: Drive to B Lot and be prepared to show the email stating that your PCR test was approved.
You will not be permitted to enter campus without a copy of this email.
4: UHart staff will provide you with a red sticker for your UHart ID. Make sure you have your ID ready.
Accessing Arrival Testing
1: You will be directed to C Lot, where you will enter a testing tent for your rapid test. When your test is complete, you will park in D Lot to await your test results.
2: You will receive your results via the NAVICA app. If you are negative, show your results to the attendant, you will be given a pass, and you may proceed to your spring housing assignment and move in; you may park in designated areas adjacent to your building and unload your belongings; move your car to your assigned parking lot after two hours. If someone is dropping you off, this guest must always remain outside of the residence halls.
3: If you test positive, you will receive the NAVICA notification and a phone call from a nurse, who will give you instructions for getting a follow-up PCR test on site to confirm the result. If you live within 200 miles of campus, you will be asked to return home to self-isolate until you are cleared by our medical staff. If you live outside of this radius, we will work with you on alternate isolation arrangements during your self-isolation period.
Please note: if you carpool with other students and one of them tests positive, you will be considered a close contact and will also have to self-quarantine off campus.
Arrival Quarantine
As a reminder, all residential students will be required to quarantine on campus until Feb. 7. Classes will still begin on Feb. 1, with the first week of classes being offered only in a remote format.
During this first week, you can treat most of campus as your home, but should not leave campus. The arrival quarantine is based on guidance provided to all Connecticut colleges and universities from the state and the Department of Public Health for a safe reopening of campus. We are asking students to stay on campus during this time to protect our own campus community and those in the community around us.
We know that this is challenging and that there may have to be some exceptions, such as medical appointments. For those who have off-campus jobs, we hope your employers will understand if you take this week off to participate in the campus quarantine as an additional safety precaution. We strongly encourage you to use your best judgement and take your responsibility to public health seriously. Students disregarding state and University guidance will be referred to conduct.
During the arrival quarantine, you will be able to be outdoors. Dining facilities will be open for takeout and there will be a designated pick-up area for food delivery. You will need to eat your food in your room; all general common areas will be off limits until Feb. 8. The library and Health Services will be open by appointment and you can go to the mailroom, the bookstore, and Public Safety. Students will not have access to academic buildings.
All students will be retested before the end of the arrival quarantine. If you test negative, you will be able to leave quarantine after Feb. 7. If you test positive, you will begin a self-isolation period in a space on campus or, if you wish, at home.
Health and Safety Reminders
Please review all of our health and safety guidelines online before you come to campus. During and following our required arrival quarantine, mask wearing, social distancing, a no-guest policy, and other public health precautions from last semester will continue to be in place. Please remember that residential students are required to complete the LiveSafe health screening every day.
As was the case last semester, we are committed to transparency as we communicate information about the health of our community. Our spring COVID-19 Dashboard will be live online beginning Feb. 1, with the first data being shared after the initial rounds of testing.