Dear UCI Community, As we mark the second anniversary of the campus closure early in the COVID-19 pandemic, we are pleased to share that effective Saturday, March 19, 2022, we will be adjusting COVID-19 protocols as follows: Face coverings will be recommended indoors, but not required, regardless of vaccination status. Therefore, individuals should feel free…

Dear colleagues, Chancellor Gillman has approved the administrative relocation of the Division of Career Pathways from the Division of Continuing Education to the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, effective July 1, 2022. Associate Vice Provost Suzanne Helbig will continue to lead the Division, reporting to me. This relocation maintains alignment with our…

Dear UCI Community: I write to share that we will proceed with the plan to resume in-person instruction on Monday, January 31. The decision to proceed was based on broad consultation with the community, including discussions with Academic Senate leadership, student government leadership, campus health leadership, and university administrators. Since the winter quarter began, we have…

Dear UCI community, Thank you for your patience, commitment and cooperation as we work through the latest COVID surge. Below are some important updates. Decision on return to in-person instruction As you saw in the Jan. 6 message from the Chancellor, remote instruction is extended through Jan. 28, with plans to return to in-person instruction on…

Dear UCI Community, Happy New Year! We hope you and your loved-ones had a joyous and healthy holiday, with opportunities to rest and prepare for the year ahead. As we expected, COVID-19 did not take a break during the winter recess. Over the last three weeks, nearly as many members of our community have tested…