COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information
The University of Tennessee System, and all UT campuses and institutes, are monitoring and responding to the coronavirus outbreak for the safety and health of our University community and the state of Tennessee. The outbreak has been declared by the World Health Organization as a pandemic.
This website section will be updated as new details become available or information changes.
Statewide Executive Order to Stay Home
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has issued an executive order requiring that Tennesseans stay home unless they are carrying out essential activities. The executive order remains in effect until April 14, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.
Public Health Information
The Tennessee Dept. of Health will have the latest information about the disease within our state. More information about the disease can be found on the following public health organization websites:
Steps UT is Taking Systemwide
- All spring semester and summer session 2020 classes will be delivered online.
- Students are asked to participate in online classes from their primary residence.
- Most University events are canceled, including commencements. Campuses are looking at alternative commencement ceremony options.
- All University-sponsored international travel is prohibited, along with non-essential domestic travel outside the state of Tennessee until further notice.
- Supervisors are encouraged to allow faculty and staff to telecommute where possible.
- Each UT campus has set up dedicated funds to address the immediate needs of students experiencing hardship as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing.
Latest Systemwide Announcements
Campuses to Continue Online Classes Throughout the Summer →
In consultation with campus chancellors, President Boyd announced that summer session classes at all campuses will be delivered online.
April 1, 2020
Our Defining Moment →
Video message from UT President Randy Boyd
March 19, 2020
UT to Continue Online Classes for Remainder of the Spring Semester, Alternative Commencement Ceremonies Being Planned →
Each campus is sending specific communications to their faculty, students and staff regarding the impact to their respective campuses.
March 16, 2020
UT Moves Courses Online in Response to COVID-19 →
In consultation with all UT campus chancellors, President Boyd announced all in-person classes will be temporarily suspended until further notice as a proactive measure in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
March 11, 2020
UT Campuses and Institutes
Local information and regular updates for UT campuses and institutes can be found at the links below:
UT Health Science Center
UT Chattanooga
UT Martin
UT Space Institute
UT System Administration
UT Institute of Agriculture and Extension
Student Emergency Funds
Each UT campus has set up dedicated funds to address the immediate needs of students experiencing hardship as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing.