Vendor Information

The situation with COVID-19 is changing rapidly. Outside vendors entering campus must follow all CDC Guidelines, and are expected to keep abreast of any changes to reflect the best practices in place.

Things You Need to Know

Updated: September 03, 2020

• Addressing COVID-related compliance requirements involving face coverings and social distancing: This helpful guide is intended to assist the UTEP community in achieving compliance and supporting a safe and healthy environment.
• All vendors, visitors, and members of the public will be expected to abide by University health and safety protocols, policies and procedures. Please reference the Supplier Guidelines for Working on Campus in Response to COVID-19 document.
• In the interest of keeping the campus community and vendors safe, vendors are expected to abide by any safety precautions communicated by the University.
• All vendors and suppliers who have any questions about entering campus are advised to contact purchasing@utep.edu.

On-Campus Services

Dining Services

Chick-Fil-A (EPNGCC) and Texas Western Café (Library) will be open on the First Day of Class (August 24). The staggered opening of additional locations will be communicated to campus accordingly. As locations open, customers can use the “ What’s Open Now” tool to find information on location hours of operation.

University Bookstore

The University Bookstore is open to the public. Customers can continue to shop online at utepbookstore.com. An In-Store pickup option is available for web purchases.

Print Shop

Counter services will be in place on the First Day of Class (August 24), Monday through Friday (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.). New orders and quotes can continue to be submitted to utepcopymine@utep.edu.

Mail Services

Counter services will be in place on the First Day of Class (August 24), Monday through Friday (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.). Departments can email mailservices@utep.edu to schedule delivery times and dates, and/or coordinate mail pickup between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday. The Department mail pickup should be designated to one individual for the entire department.

YWCA Early Learning Center

The Early Learning Academy will be open on the First Day of Class (August 24). Those needing childcare can contact the YWCA for enrollment information, or to reserve a space by emailing l.valles@ywcaelpaso.org or calling (915) 747-6000.

Additional Resources

The fall plan is continually evolving, and some of our planning may change as new information becomes available. We recommend that you return to this website often, in the event that pertinent updates have been communicated.