Hello Horned Frogs,
Texas Christian University’s upcoming Spring Refresh (March 9 – 11, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday) is intended to be an opportunity for students to take a short break from
their daily academic routine to get some rest and relaxation. We encourage you to
stay on campus, and are offering several safely distanced events during these three
days; see Spring Refresh Events for more information.
TCU is maintaining its established COVID-19 safety protocols including wearing face
coverings; these precautions have kept case count and transmission low on campus and
we intend to continue protecting the health of our campus community. Note that the
CDC’s recommendations for traveling have not changed; please do not travel to locations where your health could be compromised.
Additional TCU Testing Site Locations:
Beginning next week, the TCU-only* Curative testing site currently located in the
BLUU will close to allow for expansion to two convenient locations:
- Lizard Lounge in the Mary Couts Burnett library (close to Café Bistro) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
- The Carter Technology Center (middle of the Campus Commons on the end of Carter Hall) on Fridays through Mondays.
*These testing sites remain available only to TCU students, faculty, and staff.
The Curative testing site in Lot 6 (Alumni/BLUU lot) remains available to all TCU students, staff, and faculty as well as the general public.
Travel Guidelines
If you elect to travel during Spring Refresh, you are encouraged to test in sufficient
time to get results before you leave. The CDC recommends a viral test one to three
days before you travel. Keep a copy of your test results with you during travel in
case you are asked for them. A negative COVID test will allow you to comfortably and ethically travel.
If you do travel, we ask you to quarantine for seven days upon your return to the
TCU campus.
Pack plenty of face masks and hand sanitizers. Have a back-up plan should you not be allowed to travel at the end of your planned stay.
Summary of CDC Travel Recommendations when Returning Back to Campus:
- Get tested again with a viral test three-five days after your trip and stay home and self-quarantine for a full seven days after travel, even if your test is negative.
- If you don’t get tested, stay home and self-quarantine for 10 days after travel.
- Do not travel if you test positive for COVID-19 (either leaving campus or returning to campus).
The CDC website for travel during COVID-19 is thorough and informative. This site also provides restrictions and guidelines for international travel and travel within the U.S.
We are all looking forward to a brief respite and we are grateful for all your hard work in keeping the impact of COVID-19 at a minimum on campus this semester. We want to maintain this safe environment and appreciate your continued care for one another.
Go Frogs! (In this case… Stay, Frogs!)
Kathy Cavins-Tull
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs