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COVID Testing at CU Denver

We encourage our community members to continue to get tested, especially if you are experiencing symptoms or have been exposed to someone who tests positive for COVID-19.

You can schedule same-day appointments at the 5th Street Garage. Results are typically available within 36 hours. Other sites for testing are available from your healthcare provider and COVIDCheckColorado. At-home tests are available through the federal government’s site at COVIDtests.gov.

KN95 Masks Available

To help prevent the transmission of COVID, CU Denver is providing KN95 masks—one of the most effective tools available. Contact your Dean’s office for information on location and availability. All other employees can pick up masks at Lynx Central in Student Commons. Leaders of offices in Lawrence Street Center, 1380 Lawrence St., may contact Ali Medina to request masks for their units.

Important Reminders

Mental Health Resources

Caring for our mental health during these uncertain times is essential. Below are resources available to students, faculty, and staff.

Mental Health

• You@CUDenver: Tips and tools for taking care of your health, education, relationships, and more. Free for students, faculty and staff.
• Nod: Opportunities and ideas for student connection. Free for CU Denver students.
• Counseling Center: Therapeutic individual, group, couples and crisis counseling for CU Denver students. This service is free and confidential.
• Colorado Crisis Services: Confidential mental health support hotline available 24/7.
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Free confidential support available 24/7 for people in distress, including suicide prevention and crisis resources.
• CU Denver Psychology Clinic: High-quality, compassionate therapeutic services offered in a confidential setting.
• Phoenix Center at Auraria: Free, confidential services for survivors of interpersonal violence.

Training and Support

• CU Denver Red Folder: Resources and guidance for faculty and staff on how to identify and respond to students in distress.
• Mental Health First Aid Courses: Free, 8-hour certification course for faculty, staff, and students.
• You Can Help a Friend: Free, 1-hour, online course for students.
• You can Help a Student: Free, 1-hour, online course for faculty.
• CU Denver CARE Team: The Campus, Assessment, Response and Evaluation (CARE) Team provides support and resources to students who are struggling. Anyone can submit a CARE Report if they are concerned for a student’s wellbeing.

COVID-19 Case Self-Reporting Process

All CU Denver community members are required to fill out this COVID-19 self-report form if they:

• Have had exposure to a COVID-19 confirmed case
• Are having or have experienced COVID-19-like symptoms
• Have received a positive COVID-19 test result

Disability Accommodations 

Because of the ongoing requirement for unvaccinated individuals to wear masks on campus, individuals with disabilities may need accommodations. Students  encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Resources at disabilityresources@ucdenver.eduand employees can contact Human Resources at HR.ADACoordinator@ucdenver.edu.