Health and Safety

Wearing masks on campus

TWU Professor Monique LeMieux wears a protective face covering

TWU highly encourages wearing masks indoors on campus, especially KN95/N95 masks to help reduce the spread of illnesses.

Wearing a mask is a sign of respect to others and a way to protect yourself, your friends and your family. In a way, it’s “Pioneers Protecting Pioneers.”

Face covering materials:

DO wear masks made of at least two layers of tightly-woven fabric
DO NOT wear single, thin (see-through) layers of fabric, such as neck gaiters
DO NOT wear face shields instead of masks, but it’s okay to wear them in addition to masks
DO NOT wear masks or face coverings with an exhalation valve

TWU's Oakley shows that the proper way to wear a mask is for it to cover your mouth and nose.

Face Mask Accommodations

Students and employees may request accommodations if they have medical reasons for not wearing masks on campus. Medical documentation will be required, and this information will be kept confidential.

Students
Submit accommodation requests through Disability Services for Students.

Student Accommodations Request Form

Faculty/Staff
Submit accommodation requests through Human Resources.

Employee Accommodations Request Form

Self-screening

TWU maintains a list of confirmed on-campus COVID-19 cases.

All TWU employees, staff and visitors are required to self-screen daily BEFORE coming to any TWU campus. This is in accordance with the governor’s reopening guidelines.

Prior to coming to campus each day, assess yourself for any of the signs or symptoms of possible COVID-19 as defined by the CDC.

If you have any of the symptoms, STOP! Do not come to campus.

Screening Form

Prior to coming to campus each day, use this COVID-19 Screening Form to check for any possible signs or symptoms as defined by the CDC. You do not need to submit this form.

Reporting Form

If you are ill with or have been exposed to COVID-19, you are required to complete this confidential COVID-19 Reporting Form, which is automatically sent to Risk Management.

COVID-19 testing for students

Denton Campus:

Student Health Services provides COVID-19 PCR testing for students who may have a current infection as well as antibody testing for those who may have experienced a prior infection. COVID-19 tests are covered by most insurance plans. Students without insurance may qualify for medical necessity testing with COVID test covered. Students should contact their insurance carrier to verify coverage and any limitations. All services are by appointment only with visits available at SHS and virtually. SHS is also able to provide elective COVID-19 testing for students without symptoms or exposure at an additional cost.

Dallas Campus:

Students who may have current COVID-19 illness may come to the Denton campus for PCR testing with Student Health Services or be scheduled for a virtual visit and receive lab orders for COVID-19 testing at a CPL Patient Service Center (PSC). Dallas students may also use nearby Concentra Urgent Care at 2920 N. Stemmons Freeway for COVID-19 antibody testing or prescreening prior to return to work. Please note that Concentra does not provide testing for those with active COVID-19 infection. COVID-19 tests are covered by most insurance plans. Students should contact their insurance carrier to verify coverage and any limitations. Students without insurance may qualify for medical necessity testing at no cost for COVID testing. SHS is also able to provide elective COVID-19 testing for students without symptoms or exposure at an additional cost.

Houston Campus:

Students who may have current COVID-19 illness may contact the SHS to be scheduled for a virtual visit and receive lab orders for COVID-19 testing at a CPL Patient Service Center (PSC).

Students may also go to nearby UT Health Science Center at 7000 Fannin, Suite 1620 for COVID-19 PCR testing to screen for current infection as well as antibody testing for possible prior infection. COVID testing is covered by most insurance plans. Students should contact their insurance carrier to verify coverage and any limitations. For uninsured students with possible COVID-19 illness, Student Health Services will assist them in locating an appropriate testing facility in Harris County. Students without insurance may qualify for medical necessity testing with COVID test covered. SHS is also able to provide elective COVID-19 testing for students without symptoms or exposure at an additional cost.

For more information about student COVID testing, contact Student Health Services.

COVID-19 testing for employees

Employees who are feeling ill should seek medical treatment from their own physicians, who can authorize COVID-19 testing if needed.

Page last updated 8:34 AM, January 5, 2022