Protect KU / Together for the Greater Good

Protect KU

Together, as Jayhawks, we resolve to protect ourselves and our community for the greater good.

Employee Vaccine Mandate

KU employees are now required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by December 8, 2021.
Vaccine Information

Key Information

Curated information for all members of our campus community.

Students

Click here find information specific to students on testing, vaccines, classroom quarantine procedures, and other important COVID health safety information for the KU Lawrence and Edwards Campuses.
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Staff

Click here to find COVID-related information specific to KU Lawrence staff pertaining to campus spaces, workplace accommodations, possible exposure protocol, useful resources, testing and vaccination.
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Faculty

Click here to find COVID-related information specific to KU Lawrence faculty and instructional staff pertaining to campus spaces, research, changes to mode of instruction, possible exposure protocol in the classroom, and vaccines.
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FAQs

The answer to your Frequently Asked Question can be found by typing a keyword into the search bar on the FAQ page.
Find answers to questions ranging from, "Where can I get a COVID-19 test?" to "What steps should I take if I test positive for COVID-19?"
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Testing

Free testing is available at Watkins for all students, staff, and faculty, regardless of whether they are experiencing symptoms.
Call the Watkins Health Services Nurse Helpline at 785-864-9583 to make an appointment.
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Vaccines

KU employees are required to get the COVID-19 vaccine. It is highly recommended that all students get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Call Watkins at 785-864-9583 to make an appointment, or visit vaccines.gov for additional vaccination locations.
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Key Information

The health safety information you need to know for learning, teaching, and working on the KU Lawrence campus for the Fall 2021 semester, which goes from August 23, 2021 through December 17, 2021.  

The Protect KU Pledge

Together, as Jayhawks, we must resolve to protect ourselves, each other, and the greater Lawrence community. We must adhere to all COVID-19 health and safety guidelines so that we can continue our mission to lift students and society by educating leaders, building healthy communities and making discoveries that change the world.

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COVID-19 Test Results and Related Data

The dashboard includes metrics such as total positive cases, positivity rates and KU Housing quarantine and isolation data.

Results Data

Questions?

We understand that this is a challenging time, and every individual has different concerns. Please use these resources to help get answers to your questions.
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COVID-19 has no nationality, no ethnicity, no race, no gender

If you believe you have been the target of racism or some other form of discrimination and harassment, please report the incident to Institutional Opportunity & Access at ioa@ku.edu or 785-864-6414.  For additional support, you can also contact the Office of Diversity & Equity at diversity@ku.edu or 785-864-4904.