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: Jan. 11, 2021
- Addressing COVID-19-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 are 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
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.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday |
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Saturday |
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Sunday |
Closed |
Dining Services
Texas Western Café (Library) will open on the first day of the Spring semester (Janaury 19). All other campus dining facilities are closed.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday |
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Friday |
8 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Saturday - Sunday |
Closed |
Print Shop
New orders and quotes can be submitted to utepcopymine@utep.edu.
Counter Services Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday |
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Mail Services
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.
Counter Services
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday |
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
YWCA Early Learning Center
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.
Note: Reopening plans are subject to change as new information becomes available. All pertinent updates will be communicated.
Additional Resources
The semester 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.
Guidance and Talking Points
This guide addresses COVID-related compliance requirements involving face coverings and social distancing.

Social Distancing
Our return to campus plans will abide by social distancing recommendations. According to CDC guidelines, the recommended minimum separation between asymptomatic individuals is six (6) feet.
Purchasing and General Services
Purchasing provides the resources for the procurement of goods and services to support our campus community.
UTEP CARE Packages
All departments will be receiving a UTEP CARE Package. Delivery of the UTEP CARE Package is being coordinated with College Administrative Officers and division leadership. General distribution to departments is expected to take place the last week of August.
Pickup of refill supplies will be coordinated through the departments and the Facilities Services Warehouse.
For questions concerning the UTEP CARE Package, please email Buyer, Denise Rodriguez, at ddelacruz4@utep.edu.