Safety Measures for Face-to-Face Programming
The University will continue to focus on the well-being and health of all campus visitors by following CDC, state and regional guidelines. For complete information and specific details on UTEP resuming on-campus operations and instruction, please visit https://www.utep.edu/resuming-campus-operations/.
Best practices to minimize risk to yourself and others include
- Getting vaccinated against COVID-19
- Wearing a face covering if you are not fully vaccinated
- Self-monitoring for symptoms and staying home if you are ill
- Frequently washing and sanitizing hands
Also, remember:
- If you are exposed to COVID-19, follow CDC guidelines
- If you test positive for COVID-19, please isolate per CDC guidelines
COVID-19 Precaution Statement
Please stay home if you have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. If you have tested positive for COVID-19, prior to, after, and/or during your time enrolled in your course(s), you are highly encouraged to report your results to covidaction@utep.edu as well as to let our office know at ppp@utep.edu.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people in areas of substantial or high COVID-19 transmission wear face masks when indoors in groups of people. The best way that we can take care of ourselves and others is to get the vaccine. If you still need the vaccine, it is widely available in the El Paso area. For more information about the current rates, testing, and vaccinations, please visit epstrong.org.
Youth-Specific Supervision Ratio
Children group sizes will not mix groups, and staff to child supervision ratios are as follows:
| Ages of Children | Staff to Child Supervision Ratio |
| 5 years and younger | 1:6 |
| 6-8 years old | 1:8 |
| 9-14 years old | 1:10 |
| 15-17 years old | 1:12 |
All Participants
Face masks are highly recommended but not required for people who are not vaccinated.
- Participants must provide their own face coverings
- Face coverings should be cleaned daily, following CDC guidelines
- If someone is wearing a face covering, please assume that they would prefer others to maintain six feet of social distance from them
Youth-Specific
Face masks are highly recommended but not required for people who are not vaccinated.
- Parents must provide multiple face masks for their children for situations when their masks get wet or dirty
- Additional facemasks must be placed in a storage bag
- High-touch surfaces will be cleaned before and after each session/activity
- Cleaning will take place at the conclusion of each day
- Equipment will be cleaned and sanitized following each use
- Hand sanitizer will be available in each classroom but participants are encouraged to bring their own
COVID-19 Testing, Vaccinations and Reporting
- Per CDC and local guidance, fully vaccinated individuals should test only if symptomatic
- Testing for people with symptoms should take place at the state drive-through testing site or other non-UTEP sites
- Positive COVID tests should be reported through covidaction@utep.edu
- Social distancing is no longer required; however, if someone is wearing a face covering, you may assume that they would prefer others to maintain six feet of social distance from them
- Wash your hands often
- Stay home if you are sick!
- If you have COVID-19 symptoms, get tested
Meal and Snack Procedures (Youth-Specific)
- Parents are responsible for providing lunch, beverages and snacks for children's camps
- Providing water bottles is encouraged as access to vending machines may not be available
- Children and staff will wash their hands before lunch and snack breaks
- At the conclusion of breaks, children and staff will sanitize their hands
In the event you need to cancel due to illness, including COVID-19, Professional and Public Programs will refund applicable registration fees prior to the start of the program, or prorate any unused days/hours fees after a course has begun.
