COVID-19 CAMPUS UPDATES

These plans were developed to outline the University's operational procedures during an island-wide shutdown like the COVID-19 pandemic. 

• ANNEX E - Pandemic Plan and Procedures for Preparing and Operating Under PCOR3 / UPPOP3 University of Guam Crisis and Disaster Management Plan (pdf) (Updated Aug. 16, 2021) 
  • Amendment - August 24, 2021 (pdf)
  • Enclosure F - UOG COVID-19 Safety Checklist (Updated August 16, 2020)
  • Enclosures 1 & 2 - Guidance for Individuals who are suspected or confirmed of having COVID-19 (August 18, 2021)
    
    
• Fanuchånan 2021 - Academic Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) (pdf) (Updated Aug. 18, 2021. Please note: Use of the Academic COOP was suspended effective May 20, 2022.)
  
  
• Enrollment Management & Student Success Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) (pdf) (April 17, 2020) 
  

• Isolation & Quarantine Flow Chart (DPHSS - July 12, 2022)
• Positive COVID Test Flow Chart (DPHSS - July 13, 2022)

1. Every activity sponsored via UOG needs to be managed by the host as though it is being inspected for compliance.  
2. It is important to be in compliance when no one is watching.  
3. Know and follow the most current social gathering or congregating Executive Order and DPHSS Guidance Memo. Know the penalties involved with violating these requirements. 
4. Follow all COVID-19-related signage and instructions.  
5. Stay home if you're sick or if you have been in contact with someone who is positive or potentially positive for COVID-19. Report absence and situation to appropriate leadership chain. 
6. Masks are not required on the UOG campus. However, masks are still encouraged and recommended in general. 
7. Always maintain social distance of six feet from other people, as appropriate.  
8. Wash or sanitize hands frequently. If sanitizers are empty, report it to the building administrator to refill. 
9. Sanitize high-contact surfaces frequently.  
10. Sign in as required when entering buildings, offices, and rooms for contact-tracing purposes. Include attestation form, as appropriate.  
11. Do temperature checks, as required.  
12. Do not gather, congregate, or loiter inside or outside of buildings.  
13. Food and beverages are not authorized for consumption in classrooms/labs or office breakrooms. Such items should be consumed outside of the classroom, outdoors, or in designated eating areas and with at least six feet of social distancing.  
14. Meals and/or drinks at on- and off-campus UOG activities must be served as to-go meals and drinks and must be previously approved. Requests for approval should be submitted to covidsafety@triton.uog.edu.  
15. It is everyone’s responsibility to check for compliance on all protocols and to report any shortages or shortfalls to the building administrator so they can be corrected as soon as possible. Shortfalls may also be reported to covidsafety@triton.uog.edu.  

The room host/instructor is responsible for implementing and enforcing these COVID safety rules at all times.

Read more: COVID-19 Safety at UOG

Download a printable checklist

*As of June 29, 2021. Subject to updates at any time. Email questions to dsokada@triton.uog.edu and hollyerj@triton.uog.edu.   

• UOG COVID-19 Voluntary Employee Testing and Vaccination Procedure (Feb. 12, 2021) 

• Request for Face-to-Face UOG Activities During COVID-19 (March 5, 2022)
• Request to Have Food/Refreshments at UOG Activities During COVID-19

• Stay home, call your doctor or health care provider, and get tested if you are identified as a close contact to confirmed positive cases or are experiencing any of the known symptoms of COVID-19 which include, but are not limited to:
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath 
  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Muscle pain
  • Sore throat
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Other less common symptoms have been reported, including gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. 
• Avoid contact with others. Do not go to public areas.
• Review the COVID-19 Fact Sheet.
• On-campus health professionals can be reached at:
  Student Health Services
  Tel: (671) 735-2225/6
  Email: uogstudenthealth@triton.uog.edu

UOG Travel Advisory

The prohibition on official travel is rescinded as of March 16, 2022. Official travel must consider the enroute requirements, requirements at the destination, and requirements upon return at the time of travel to ensure it is feasible and authorized for the round trip to occur safely and without undue delays.

Assumed risk

Should a travel authorization not be approved by UOG, employees and students still choosing to travel would be travelling on their own time, at their own costs, and at their own risks. Employees would be required to use personal leave.

If you choose to travel, please be aware that there is a chance that you may not be able to leave the country you are visiting and may not be able to return to Guam right away. This would depend on any changes to this evolving situation including alert levels, exposure to COVID-19, and changes to travel routes. In such cases, you should prepare a contingency plan for your travel.

The University advises checking the latest travel recommendations and risk assessment levels for certain countries at the following websites:

• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention: Coronavirus Disease 2019 Information for Travel
• U.S. Department of State: International Travel