Campus Messages and Updates

Text Message Scam

UK Health Corps Aug 17, 2020

This morning, we became aware of a text message scam in which the sender informs the recipient that he/she has tested positive for COVID-19. This is not an official communication from the University of Kentucky or UK Health Corps.

Coming back. Coming together. Messages for our Community.

President Eli Capilouto Aug 17, 2020

Our success, our health and our well-being, will be determined by how we come together as a community — today and every day over the next few months. We must protect one another. We must respect each other. And we must do our part.

An instructor holds class in a physically distant set-up room.

The Decisions You Make Matter

President Eli Capilouto Aug 14, 2020

President Capilouto emphasizes to students that, this year, we’re going to ask more of them than ever before. We are going to ask them to make decisions impacting the health of our entire community.

Photo of student walking through campus wearing mask

Faculty Play a Crucial Role in Keeping Our Community Healthy

Provost David Blackwell Aug 14, 2020

Provost Blackwell communicates with university faculty and thanks them for their selfless work toward preparation for a successful fall 2020.

Your Required Daily Screening

UK Health Corps Aug 14, 2020

The UK Health Corps communicates details of the daily screening process with UK employees.

Scheduling Your COVID-19 Test

University of Kentucky Aug 11, 2020

The university communicates with employees regarding employee testing options.

Photo of car going through drive-through testing

Complete Your Daily COVID-19 Screening

President Eli Capilouto Aug 10, 2020

The UK Health Corps communicates with on-campus employees about the daily COVID-19 screening process.

Photo of students participating in yoga will maintaining physical distance

Daily COVID-19 Screening for Students

President Eli Capilouto Aug 7, 2020

All students are required to complete a COVID-19 screening, every day, seven days a week. Completion of this screening is necessary for students to remain in compliance with university policy. You will be required to begin completing the screening on the first day of classes, Aug. 17.

Photo of cars waiting in line for COVID test

Free Employee COVID-19 Testing

President Eli Capilouto Aug 7, 2020

Starting Monday, we will begin offering free on-campus testing to any UK campus employee who will be working on site this fall.

PHoto of students socializing in hammock garden

Impact of UK Residence Hall Move-In on Campus

University of Kentucky Aug 5, 2020

In the next few weeks, thousands of new students will be transitioning to campus at a time when health and safety protocols are our top priorities for students. In an effort to promote social distancing, UK has scheduled move-in over nine days.

Email	healthcorps@uky.edu
Phone	859-218-SAFE(7233)

Email	coronavirus@uky.edu
Emergencies	911 / #UKPD (#8573)
UKPD Dispatch	859 257-1616

Campus Messages and Updates

Screening, Testing, and Tracing