If you have symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath) contact your health care provider either online or by phone to be screened for symptoms and receive any necessary next steps.

You can contact Pat Walker Health Center at 479-575-4451.

Self-Quarantine if you exhibit symptoms, stay home and avoid contact with others in the community.

Please review the “What You Need to Know About COVID-19” section on this site for detailed information regarding COVID-19, how its transmitted, symptoms and treatment, prevention and additional resources

If you had direct contact (within 6 feet for an extended period) with someone who has COVID-19, please contact a health care professional immediately and begin to self-quarantine – stay at home and avoid contact with others in the community and in your home.

• Students, faculty and staff can call Pat Walker Health Center at 479-575-4451 (option 1) to speak with a Triage nurse to determine if screen criteria are met and testing is needed.
• The time between exposure to the COVID-19 virus and onset of symptoms is typically 2 to 14 days. 
• If you or your roommate are sick — and unable to self-isolate from one another — the use of a mask and additional preventive measures are strongly encouraged.

If you were not in direct contact, you do not need to self-quarantine. If symptoms of fever, significant cough or shortness of breath develop in the 14 days of being in an affected area, call the Pat Walker Health Center or of your local health provider.

Practice Social Distancing

• Avoid groups of 10 or more peoples, particularly in close proximity
• Keep six feet of distance from others.
  • COVID-19 is a contact illness. Keeping distance will prevent body or clothes contact. A six-foot distance from others helps prevent being coughed or sneezed on and will help you to stay well and prevent you from carrying the virus to those who can become very ill.

Practice Good Hygiene

• Wash your Hands frequently with soap and water. Carry alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Cough or sneeze into your elbow or sleeve. When you use a tissue, throw it in the trash immediately. Do not use a handkerchief.

Self-Quarantine:

• If you exhibit symptoms, stay home and avoid contact with others in the community or at home.
• If you have symptoms contact your health care provider either online or by phone to be screened for symptoms and receive any necessary next steps.
• If you experience extreme symptoms including high fever, shortness of breath, or other symptoms please seek immediate medical attention by contacting your health care provider

Stay Informed:

• Please review the “What You Need to Know About COVID-19” section on this site for detailed information regarding COVID-19, how its transmitted, symptoms and treatment, prevention and additional resources

Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Arkansas State Health Department (ADH) websites for information and changes in recommendations.

Screening for COVID-19 is the process in which a health professional determines if a person is at risk for coronavirus infection and further testing is required. Pat Walker Health Center is requiring all visitors to fill out a screening form upon arrival for medical or mental health appointment.

Please contact your primary care provider for further instructions if you feel that you have been exposed and need testing. DO NOT ENTER A MEDICAL FACILITY WITHOUT CALLING FIRST.

Not everyone should be tested for coronavirus, however community screening clinics and hotlines are available:

PAT WALKER HEALTH CENTER:

Students, faculty and staff can should call 479-575-4451 (option 1) to speak with a triage nurse to determine if testing is needed.

In addition, Pat Walker Health Center is requiring all visitors to fill out a screening form upon arrival for an in-person appointment.

Arkansas Department of Health:

ADH has activated a call center to answer questions from health care providers and the public about the novel coronavirus.

• During normal business hours (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.), call 1-800-803-7847
• Email CoronaVirus@arkansas.gov.
• For after-hours and urgent calls needing immediate response, call 501-661-2136.

WASHINGTON REGIONAL COVID-19 SCREENING CLINIC:
Washington Regional is operating a COVID-19 Screening Clinic at 3318 N. North Hills Boulevard in Fayetteville. Hours of operation will be 10 am - 10 pm, 7 days per week.

People who suspect they have symptoms of the virus will be evaluated to identify their risk factors, including history of fever and respiratory symptoms. 

Those that screen at risk for Coronavirus infection will have specimens obtained for further testing. They will then be asked to return home for self-quarantine until test results become available, or as instructed by the Arkansas Department of Health.

If patients do not screen at risk and do not need further evaluation, they will be asked to return home and follow up with their primary care provider.

UAMS Online Screening:

This screening is intended for use by adult patients (currently located in Arkansas) who consider themselves to be symptomatic of the Novel Coronavirus. Depending on the screening questions answered, an interactive video consult may be conducted, and/or the appropriate authorities/response teams may be notified.

https://healthnow-elink.uams.edu/users/sign_up

For screenings or questions regarding COVID-19, you can also call the UAMS Health hotline at 1-800-632-4502.

For children, call 1-800-743-3616 to speak with an Arkansas Children’s pediatric nurse. Nursing staff will be available for questions and phone screenings 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Students, faculty and staff can call Pat Walker Health Center at 479-575-4451 (option 1) to speak with a Triage nurse to determine if screen criteria are met and testing is needed.

Individuals who meet the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) guidelines/criteria will be tested:

• Patients with symptoms of acute respiratory infections who are over the age of 65
• OR patients with chronic medical conditions
• OR on immunosuppressive medications
• OR had close contact within the last 14 days with patients suspected or tested positive for COVID-19
• OR traveled within an affected area within the last 14 days

Please contact your primary care provider for further instructions if you feel that you have been exposed and need testing.

The CDC recommends everyone should wear a cloth face cover when they have to go out in public, for example to the grocery store or to pick up other necessities.

• The cloth face cover is meant to protect other people in case you are infected. You could spread COVID-19 to others even if you do not feel sick.
• Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
• Do NOT use a facemask meant for a health care worker.
• Continue to keep about 6 feet between yourself and others. The cloth face cover is not a substitute for social distancing.

The best way to prevent contracting COVID-19 is frequent hand-washing, as well as practicing other key respiratory prevention measures. 

Community support is also important. Everyone is encouraged to be respectful of our friends, neighbors or other community members are wearing a mask. It is not safe to assume that they have been exposed to coronavirus or any other illness. Mask use is sometimes customary in certain cultures.

Navigating this unprecedented time can be stressful and challenging for many, which is why CAPS is making every effort to ensure critical mental health services and resources remain available for students.

CAPS is providing tele-mental health services only in an effort to adopt social distancing precautions and avoid exposure to COVID-19. 

Learn about  available resources and service.

There is currently no vaccine and no specific antiviral medicine to prevent or treat COVID-19.

Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover with supportive care, but COVID-19 can be more severe for others and should seek immediate medical attention.

While the university has reduced on-campus operations to essential services to help protect our students and community as the virus continues to spread in the state and nation, the academic semester continues with classes and many other services shifted to an online format.

Students with active housing contracts will not be able to return to the residence halls, apartments, or Greek houses managed by University Housing after Friday, April 3. Students may petition for an exception with University Housing for reasons including personal safety, access to Internet, no other available housing, academic distress or other legitimate reasons.

Most employees are working remotely unless directed otherwise by their supervisor until further notice.

More details can be found in the chancellor’s March 18 letter to campus.

The University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees voted to allow universities in the U of A System, who are able to do so, to provide a credit adjustment in recognition of the unused room and board that students lost due to the coronavirus-related move to teaching and learning remotely.

Returning U of A students will receive a credit for room and board costs lost after April 3, the deadline for moving out of university-managed housing. This includes students who were living in university-managed residence halls and apartments, and university-managed Greek housing. This does not apply to students living in privately managed Greek housing. 

Students will be able to utilize their credit during the upcoming academic year for specific university expenses including tuition, housing and meal plans. Students will see the credits in UA Connect under "anticipated financial aid" shortly before the fall semester begins. However, the actual credits won't be applied to student accounts until after the census date (11th class day) of the fall semester. 

While the decision to provide credits is primarily intended for returning students, the university understands that some students may not be able to return to school in the upcoming academic year. For these students, appeals to make the credits refundable can be made to University Housing. Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis after July 1. 

Graduating students, who have completed all coursework for graduation by August 31, 2020, will receive prorated distributions in recognition of room and board lost after April 3. For graduating students who will soon complete all coursework for graduation, the reimbursements will be applied directly to student accounts shortly after the coursework is completed. For students needing to complete coursework for graduation in the coming months before August 31, 2020, the distributions will also be applied directly to student accounts after students have completed the necessary coursework.

Additionally, there will be no increase in tuition or fees for at least the fall 2020 semester. This will be re-evaluated ahead of the spring 2021 semester. Hopefully these decisions will provide students and their families some peace of mind moving forward.

Razorback Transit bus service is running reduced routes and increased other precautionary measures to support the health and safety of passengers due to the recent move by the U of A to primarily remote operations.

Only seven routes will be available. The frequency will be reduced for routes 13, 21, 33, 35, 44 and 48. Route 26 will continue its normal frequency.

Please check transit.uark.edu and Passio Go! for updated schedules.

For riders with questions about on-demand transportation today, March 19, the Razorback Transit staff will be available until 11 p.m. Passengers may phone 479-575-RIDE (7433).

Dining halls are not open during spring break. Beginning March 30, Dining services will only be available at Fulbright Dining Hall and Slim Chickens with carryout service only. Club Red and Hill Coffee Co. will continue operations at this time. You can check current schedules for dining facilities and other on-campus dining options at the Dine on Campus website.

Parking enforcement will continue on a limited basis.

For questions related to parking permits previously purchased for the current academic year, please call Transit and Parking (Mon-Fri 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m): 479-575-7927

Due to the emergency caused by the outbreak, students with active housing contracts will not be able to return to the residence halls, apartments, or Greek houses managed by University Housing after Friday, April 3.

Students may petition for an exception with University Housing for reasons including personal safety, access to Internet, no other available housing, academic distress or other legitimate reasons. University Housing will provide additional information directly to impacted students. More detailed information is available at housing.uark.edu/coronavirus.

More details can be found in the chancellor’s March 18 letter to campus.

After careful consideration by our staff and campus partners, the Arkansas Union will remain partially open for the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester. Effective March 21st, the Union Living Room and International Connections Lounge will be open Monday - Friday, 7am -5pm, except on university holidays. This means that the west side of the building (meeting rooms, UREC, Food Court, etc.) will remain closed during this time.

The only exception to the west side closure is the first floor post office. Any individuals seeking passports, or any departments wanting to pick up mail may come to the first floor south door (near the parking garage) and will be allowed access through that door Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm.

The Union is remaining partially open to help support students needing support in the form of campus WiFi access, a change of scenery, or simply a quiet place to study. The Information Desk will remain staffed during these hours, and a custodian will always be present to help continue sanitization, clean restrooms, and perform other building functions. We hope that this space, in addition to Club Red and Hill Coffee Company, can help provide consistency and comfort to the campus in less-than-ordinary times.

The Union will continue to post updates and programmatic changes to its social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. We wish all our students the best of luck for the remainder of this semester.

Live Group Classes Available by Zoom:

These classes are available to everyone and are offered free of charge. For the weekly schedule and instructions on how to join the class, please visit the group fitness class schedule webpage. 

At-home workouts:

Follow our social media channels @urecarkansas or visit the UREC YouTube channel to access online exercise videos led by a certified group fitness instructors.

Online Programming: 

Commit to Fit: Wednesday, April 1 through Thursday, April 30

Participants will earn points for staying physically active throughout the month of April. This event is free. We encourage each participant to do 150 minutes of physical activity each week. Prizes will be awarded to those who complete 600 minutes during the month of April. Registration opens on Monday, March 30 at https://fitevent.uark.edu

The Post Office in the Union remains open. Any individuals seeking passports, mail services or any departments wanting to pick up mail may come to the first floor south door (near the parking garage) for access.

UPS, FedEx and DHL will be delivering packages to Mailing Services ARKU 105 and available for pickup between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm M-F excluding Holidays. Departmental mail will also be available. Please bring an ID.  In special circumstances, on-campus delivery may be requested. Phone 575-5640 or 575-5649 or email Accountable Mail Processing acctmail@uark.edu If you are already receiving delivery from us, we will also deliver UPS, FedEx and DHL to your location.

The disinfecting of common surfaces is part of the University of Arkansas’ regular routine in multiple areas of campus, including housing, transit and parking, facilities management and much more.

Specifically, U of A transit buses are disinfected nightly, while our facilities management staff disinfects high traffic touchpoints daily – including door handles and push plates, student desktop surfaces and classroom teaching surfaces. Similar practices are used by university housing, athletics and other common areas on campus. 

Routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces followed by disinfection with an EPA-registered disinfectant is a best practice measure for prevention of viral respiratory illnesses.

The university’s COVID-19 Response Team and Communicable Diseases Committee are coordinating activities designed to support our community’s health and wellbeing and develop plans to minimize the impact to student learning and ensure students and employees who may become ill can be properly supported as they recover and limit the spread of the virus on campus.

COVID-19 has been identified in Fayetteville and in the campus community. The university is coordinating its efforts with public health organizations of all levels to help keep the campus community safe.

The university has taken measures to significantly reduce the risk to the campus community including moving to online instruction for the remainder of the semester and reducing campus operations to essential personnel only.

The campus community is encouraged to take the same precautions it would to avoid respiratory illnesses like the flu – wash hands, avoid large gatherings of people and clean working surfaces.

Pat Walker Health Center remains open for medical services but please be aware of the following temporary operational changes to help protect the health of patients and staff:

• Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday - Friday
• No walk-in appointments or online appointment scheduling
• All appointments must be scheduled by phone: 479-575-4451
• Only one entrance (West entrance – parking lot)
• External temperature checks required for all before entry
• Evening & Saturday clinic hours suspended

Now Offering Medical Televisits

Pat Walker Health Center encourages students, faculty and staff to use Telehealth services to help support social distancing measures and limit exposure to COVID-19.  

Counseling & Psychological Services

CAPS has transitioned all its mental health services online in an effort to align with social distancing precautions. Students can call 479-575-5276 for tele-mental health services or visit health.uark.edu for more information.

In an abundance of caution with the COVID-19 outbreak in the nation affecting Arkansas and the Fayetteville community, the university has canceled all on-campus recruitment events, including campus visits for the remainder of the semester.

However, you can still experience the U of A virtually. And if you have questions, you can find more at the Admissions website or email Admissions staff at uofa@uark.edu.

All of the university's in-person summer camps are canceled through Aug. 31, 2020. Check directly with individual camp contacts regarding any potential plans for virtual camps. 

We are eager to welcome you to campus this coming fall. In keeping with guidelines surrounding COVID-19, New Student Orientation will be hosting a virtual experience this summer, rather than an event on campus. For those who have signed up for orientation, your orientation date remains the same.  For those who are planning to attend a University of Arkansas orientation session, but have not signed up yet, please register soon. Information is being sent to all incoming students about how to prepare for your orientation, including resources for connecting with you academic advisor, exploring your new campus home, and preparing to move into housing in August. More information can be found on the Admissions New Student Orientation website and questions can be sent to nso@uark.edu or 479-575-4200.

At this time, The ASAP program and ACT Academy are still planned for this summer. Students will be notified of any programming changes to those academies as the university explores all ways to support incoming students amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress and signed into law to provide economic relief from COVID-19. One section of the CARES Act established the Higher Education Emergency Relief fund and sent money to schools to use for emergency financial aid grants to students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus.

CARES Act grants will be made to students based on Expected Family Contribution (EFC) reported in a student’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2019-2020 or 2020-2021. Consistent with U.S. Department of Education guidance, distribution will be based on a tiered approach with students with the greatest need, according to their EFC, being awarded higher amounts. Details on eligibility, funding tiers and distribution can be found on the U of A CARES Act information page.

All classes shifted to remote, online format March 16 and continue in online format through Summer Session II ending August 3. Fees for all Summer sessions have been reduced by more than $27 per credit hour to reflect the current remote learning environment. Facilities, activities and transit fees were eliminated for all Summer session classes and other fees were reduced.

Departments have developed learning solutions to ensure students have the access and instruction needed to meet all requirements for lab classes. Please contact your instructor for specific information.

All Summer School sessions will be taught remotely and online through Summer Session II, which ends August 3. Fees for all Summer sessions have been reduced by more than $27 per credit hour to reflect the current remote learning environment. Facilities, activities and transit fees were eliminated for all Summer session classes and other fees were reduced.

The postponement of commencement ceremonies only affects the ceremonies. The graduation processes and the conferring of degrees will proceed as normal for all students who meet the academic requirements for graduation.

A 2020 commencement website has a searchable database of graduate profiles and submitted pictures as well as messages from Chancellor Steinmetz and each college dean.

Spring 2020 graduates are invited to participate in a combined graduation weekend in conjunction with the fall graduation set for Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Full details can be found on the registrar’s commencement page.

Students who had applied to graduate this spring will be contacted by the registrar's office regarding their attendance at fall commencement. Students will be asked to respond regarding their plans to attend. 

The library on campus is closed until further notice, however remote access to library resources and other online research resources is available. Students can also use a 24/7 chat service through the library website as well.

Additionally, the libraries are suspending overdue fees and extending all regular 16-week loans to be due in September.

For the remainder of the semester, the Center for Learning and Student Success (CLASS+) will provide tutoring, writing support and academic coaching through online chat and by appointment via the CLASS+ website. CLASS+ will also provide supplemental instruction through Blackboard Collaborate.

Advising accommodations are being developed, and colleges and offices are communicating directly to their students regarding alternative advising methods. If students have additional questions, it is recommended they contact their advisor.

Based on a recommendation from the Faculty Senate Executive Committee and student feedback, pass/pass D/no credit grading options have been added to the current letter grading system for undergraduates for the 2020 spring semester and summer sessions. Students will be assigned a letter grade with the flexibility to request to have their grade changed to a pass, pass with a D, or no credit (NC). Graduate students may apply through their degree programs for a similar system, and law students will move to a pass/fail policy. The details of each can be found on the Provost’s website.

Clinical rotations in the health sciences - except for the online Doctorate of Nurse Practitioner program have been suspended.

Service-learning activities as part of coursework at the undergraduate level have also been suspended.

The Student Technology Center and in-person Help Desk will be closed until further notice.  IT Help will continue to be available during our current hours by phone (575-HELP), chat at help.uark.edu or email (helpdesk@uark.edu).

Computer Labs and Resources

• The Arkansas Union Tech Spot lab is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. All other Tech Spot labs close until further notice beginning Friday, March 20.
• Remote Lab allows access to many computer lab resources remotely from any device and any location.
• Laptops can be checked out at the Union Tech Spot lab, Extended checkout is available with no late fees.
• Technical support is still available through the IT Services Help Portal with chat support, through email at helpdesk@uark.edu or by phone during regular business hours at 479-575-HELP.

Wi-Fi and Internet Service

• Wi-Fi continues to be available throughout campus buildings and outdoor spaces. For those students outside of campus, most internet providers are temporarily suspending caps for data usage.
• Some internet providers are also offering free internet service for the remainder of the semester.
• Spectrum internet is making its Wi-Fi hotspots open across its footprint for public and offering free broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription at any service level up to 100 Mbps. To enroll call 1-844-488-8395.
• AT&T and Cox are also providing additional help and resources.
• Comcast is offering two months free to new Internet Essentials customers in response to recent and anticipated emergency measures associated with the Coronavirus.

The Center for Educational Access is reaching out directly to students who have registered to receive access to accommodations. Additional CEA information regarding COVID-19 is also available online.

The university’s Teaching Innovation and Pedagogical Support (TIPS) Center offers contingency planning guidance for faculty to help deliver content to students even when they cannot attend physical classes due to an outbreak, illness or inclement weather.

Instructors can also request departmental workshops, one-one-one support, receive Blackboard course information and access articles, tutorials and other resources.

The Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center also provides a list of faculty resources for coping with the pandemic.

TIPS is a partnership between the university’s Wally Cordes Teaching and Faculty Support Center, IT Services and Global Campus.

The Center for Educational Access website outlines recommendations for accommodating students with disabilities, including test-taking accommodations, note-taking services and attendance flexibility. Contact the CEA staff at 479-575-3104 or ada@uark.edu if you would like to discuss additional ways in which to provide access to your student.

If you’re a graduate assistant, please talk to your supervisor about what recent changes to university operations mean for your role. If you’re a teaching assistant, you may be asked to help your faculty member facilitate a class online. GAs will continue to work and be paid, although duties may be a little different with online class delivery.

The University plans to continue paying federally funded work-study students for the hours they are scheduled to work for the remainder of the semester.

Restricted research activity is allowed with approval from department heads, unit chairs and deans and activities minimize person-to-person interactions and adhere to safety guidelines. Restricted activity includes essential, critical and time sensitive research.

Details on safety guidelines and restricted research activity are included in the university’s Research Continuity plan.

International students and scholars can find detailed information on housing and dining, visa status, travel restrictions, appointments and more at the International Students COVID-19 webpage.

The university has implemented the updated campus policy 409.5 Acute Communicable Illnesses: Protective Measures and Leave Procedures in the Event of Outbreak with some modifications.

The vast majority of university employees are still directed to conduct work remotely. All employees will continue to be paid.

Currently, some researchers are allowed to return to restricted research activity on campus, which includes essential, critical and/or time sensitive research.

Research Plans must be approved Department/Unit Chairs and Deans. Details on restricted research activity and required safety precautions can be found in the university’s Research Continuity plan, developed based on recommendations from the COVID-19 Response Team and Research subcommittee.

Additionally, a limited number of employees who are considered on-site mandatory employees will be asked to work on campus in either a full-time or part-time capacity in order to continue essential services including housing, transit, health care, utilities, IT operation, public safety, etc.

ADA accommodations granted during this time will be reviewed after 30 days for potential renewal.   

Access to buildings with cards/fobs remains unchanged moving forward. Essential employees with building keys will be able to access their buildings as well. Employees without building keys will likely be locked out of most buildings on campus until further notice. Please consult your supervisor if you need building access and do not have a key.

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), effective from April 1 through December 31, 2020, provides eligible employees with an amount of paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specific reasons related to the coronavirus pandemic.  A summary of the FFCRA can be found in a new posting from the Department of Labor.

Pat Walker Health Center

• Open 9 am-3pm Monday-Friday for medical services but please be aware of the following temporary operational changes to help protect the health of patients and staff:
  • No walk-in appointments or online appointment scheduling
  • All appointments must be scheduled by phone: 479-575-4451
  • Only one entrance (West entrance – parking lot)

UAMS Northwest

• COVID-19 UAMS Hotline: A corona virus hotline for people who have questions or feel they may have symptoms.
  • 1-800-632-4502
  • ONLINE SCREENING: UAMS HealthNow is available for free COVID-19 screenings. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to patients of all ages across the state of Arkansas and is accessible from a smart phone, tablet, laptop or computer with video capabilities.
    • UAMSHealth.com/HealthNow

Arkansas Department of Health

• Call Center: ADH has activated a call center to answer questions from health care providers and the public.
  o 1-800-803-7847 (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
  o 501-661-2136 (afterhours)

Arkansas Children’s Northwest

• Arkansas Children’s: If your child is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or any health concerns call to speak with a pediatric nurse 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
  o 1-800-743-3616 (24hrs/7 days a week)

Community Clinic

• Community Clinic: The following four clinic locations are screening. Patients can call for appointment times.
• Fayetteville Medical: 3162 W. Martin Luther King Blvd; Suites 13/14, Fayetteville, AR 72704
  • Hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Call 479-751-7417 to make an appointment
  • Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.& 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Community Clinic Rogers Medical, 1233 W Poplar St., Rogers, AR 72756
• Community Clinic Siloam Springs, 500 S Mt Olive, Siloam Springs, AR 72761
• Community Clinic Springdale, 614 E. Emma Ave., Springdale, AR 72764
• Elmdale Elementary School-Based Health Center, 420 N. West End St., Springdale, AR 72764

Mercy Northwest Arkansas

• Mercy NWA COVID-19 Evaluation Site: An evaluation site exclusively for patients who have a fever of at least 100.4 degrees and respiratory symptoms including cough or shortness of breath and either have traveled to a high-risk area or have had contact with a known patient. Anyone seeking a test must call Mercy’s Coronavirus Evaluation Site line. Those not pre-screened will be redirected to the call center.
  • Monday - Friday 8am-3pm o Saturday-Sunday8am-12pm o 479-717-7585

Northwest Health System

• Northwest Medical Plaza - Bentonville COVID-19 Screening and Testing o 601 Southwest Regional Airport Blvd., Bentonville, AR 72713
  • 479-306-7507
• Northwest Medical Plaza – Eastside COVID-19 Screening and Testing o 2158 Butterfield Coach Rd., Suite 100, Springdale, AR 72764
  • 479-306-7507

Washington Regional Medical Center

• Washington Regional Coronavirus Hotline: An established hotline to determine if further evaluation or testing is warranted
  • 479-463-2055
  • Available seven days a week, 8a.m.to 6 p.m.
• Washington Regional Coronavirus Screening Clinic 3318 N. North Hills Boulevard, Fayetteville
  • Open 7 days a week, 10a.m. to 6p.m.
• Washington Regional Urgent Care Respiratory Illness Clinic: An urgent care facility dedicated to individuals with respiratory illness, but who do not meet the testing criteria at the Washington Regional Coronavirus Screening Clinic. 3 E. Appleby Road, Fayetteville (located in the William L. Bradley Medical Plaza)
  • Open 7 days a week, 9 a.m. to 9p.m.
• Washington Regional Eureka Springs Family Clinic: Drive-Thru Coronavirus Screening. As patients enter the parking lot, they will be screened for symptoms of the coronavirus. 146 Passion Play Road, Suite A, Eureka Springs
  • Available Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

All university-sanctioned and sponsored out-of-state travel – both domestic and international ‑is suspended until June 1, 2020. The suspension could be extended in the future. Appeals may be made to the appropriate vice chancellor.

Additionally, all university-sanctioned and coordinated summer & August Intersession study abroad programs have been canceled.

Effective March 23, 2020, all university-sanctioned and coordinated summer & August Intersession study abroad programs have been canceled. We understand that this may create disappointment for many, but students are encouraged to reapply for next year.

This decision impacts all Summer & August Intersession study abroad students on faculty-led programs, the Rome Center, external third-party programs, and summer exchange programs as well as credit-bearing opportunities such as internships, service-learning, research and independent study. More information can be found at the Study Abroad COVID-19 website.

The CDC recommends travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Level 3 areas, including Europe.

Please consider the health risk and logistical challenges that may be encountered including that the Arkansas Department of Health may require self-isolation for 14 days after traveling to or through an affected area.

The CDC does not generally issue advisories or restrictions for travel within the United States. However, cases of COVID-19 have been reported in most states, and some areas are experiencing community spread of the disease. Crowded travel settings, like airports, may increase your risk of exposure to COVID-19, if there are other travelers with COVID-19. There are several things you should consider when deciding whether it is safe for you to travel. Those guidelines can be found on the

Consider method of transportation for all travel. Air travel, for example, tends to be crowded with people in close proximity in the plane and the airport. Traveling in a personal vehicle to a destination, would limit exposure to crowds.

If you had direct contact (within 6 feet for an extended period) with someone who has COVID-19, please contact a health care professional immediately and begin to self-quarantine. The time between exposure to the COVID-19 virus and onset of symptoms is typically 2 to 14 days. 

If you were not in direct contact, you do not need to self-quarantine. If symptoms of fever, significant cough or shortness of breath develop in the 14 days of being in an affected area, call the Pat Walker Health Center or of your local health provider. 

The U of A has suspended all university-sponsored out-of-state travel – both domestic and international – until June 1. The suspension could be extended in the future. Appeals may be made to the appropriate vice chancellor.

If you travel, take the following routine precautions:

• Avoid contact with sick people.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.

Clean your hands often by washing them with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains 60%–95% alcohol.

If you have traveled to a country with a CDC risk level of 2 or 3 in the past 14 days, the Arkansas Department of Health may require you to self-isolate for 14 days to prevent the possibility of spreading the virus to others.  Please call ADH at 1-800-803-7847.

You can also contact the ADH Outbreak Response section before or upon returning and they will guide you through the process. Contact ADH at 501-537-8969.

If you begin to experience symptoms, contact Pat Walker Health Center immediately at 479-575-4451 or your medical provider.

Additionally, make sure to do the following:

• Avoid contact with others.
• Do not travel on public transportation while sick.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing.
• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to avoid spreading the virus.
• Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer when unable to wash hands.

The postponement of commencement ceremonies only affects the ceremonies. The graduation processes and the conferring of degrees will proceed as normal for all students who meet the academic requirements for graduation.

A 2020 commencement website has a searchable database of graduate profiles and submitted pictures as well as messages from Chancellor Steinmetz and each college dean.

Spring 2020 graduates are invited to participate in a combined graduation weekend in conjunction with the fall graduation set for Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Full details can be found on the registrar’s commencement page.

Students who had applied to graduate this spring will be contacted by the registrar's office regarding their attendance at fall commencement. Students will be asked to respond regarding their plans to attend. 

While online course instruction will continue, all on-site campus events are canceled until further notice.

The Southeastern Conference has canceled all regular season and non-conference competitions for the remainder of the 2019-2020 athletic year, including all spring football games and remaining SEC championship events.

Information regarding ticket refunds for Arkansas Razorback home events impacted by this cancellation will be available in the coming days for season ticket holders and fans that have purchased single-game tickets. 

Fans can contact the Razorback Ticket Center with any questions by calling 479.575.5151 or by emailing raztk@uark.edu.

The NCAA has also canceled the Division I men’s and women’s 2020 basketball tournaments, as well as all remaining winter and spring NCAA championships.