Under current campus travel policy, RSOs traveling outside Dane County or staying overnight regardless of location are required to obtain approval from Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (or designee). Requests will be facilitated by the …
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Can employees, graduate students or undergraduate students travel for academics or business?
Employees, graduate students, and undergraduates traveling for in-person research or instructional field activities do not need prior approval for single day trips using ground transportation for either in state or outside of Wisconsin. Ground travel …
I’ve been told to quarantine but my app status has not turned yellow (my Badger Badge has not turned red/building access denied). What should I do?
Some individuals who have been in close contact with a person who has tested positive will not see a change to their badge. (This generally happens in cases where contact tracing is not performed by …
Why is UW not following the CDC 14-day quarantine recommendation?
While 14 days is the safest option for minimizing the spread of COVID-19 to others, the CDC updated its guidance in late 2020 to allow for shorter quarantines under some circumstances, including reducing the burden …
What should I do if I develop symptoms of COVID-19 while in quarantine?
If you develop symptoms while in quarantine, seek testing or contact your health care provider. Students can contact UHS by calling 608-265-5600 or schedule an appointment via your MyUHS account.
If I forget my smart device or it is broken or out of battery, how can I access campus buildings?
Badger Wellness Ambassadors will be able to check your Badger Badge online by using your NetID (they will not be able to see any of your personal health information—including test results—or the reason your badge …
What happens if I don’t comply with testing?
We recognize these new measures require additional effort and are working to make compliance as easy as possible. The Safer Badgers app will remind students about the need to test; however, in rare cases, additional …
What if I miss class because I’m in isolation/quarantine and my badge is “building access denied”?
While students are not required to disclose to their instructors if they test positive for COVID-19, students are encouraged to communicate with their instructors if they need flexibility with assignments or coursework. Supporting students’ academic …
What if I miss my in-person class because I’m out of compliance with the COVID-19 testing requirements and my badge is “building access denied”?
This is considered an absence and regular academic policies and practices apply. Your course syllabus explains how absences are addressed. In addition to the possible academic penalties for being absent from class, failure to complete …
Who can ask a person to show their Badger Badge?
Those who are authorized to check another person’s badge include: Badger Wellness Ambassadors (BWAs), who are UW-Madison employees, will be stationed at entrances of high activity level buildings that do not normally control access. They …