To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, UCA is prepared to provide students and employees with vaccinations and personal protective equipment.
Vaccine Information
Where can I get vaccinated?
On September 11, 2023, the FDA approved and authorized an updated monovalent (single) COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use which was formulated to target more closely the currently circulating variants. As part of those actions, the FDA withdrew their authorization to use the bivalent Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines in the United States. As a result, the formerly used vaccine is no longer available.
Since this new monovalent vaccine is no longer paid for by the federal or state government, the UCA Student Health Center will not be able to offer it to our community, and we recommend that you obtain one at a local pharmacy. Individuals covered by UCA’s health insurance plan can receive the vaccine at no cost through a local pharmacy.
The State of Arkansas has a Vaccine Clinic Call Center (1-800-803-7847) to learn about vaccine opportunities in your area. You may also visit the Arkansas Department of Health website to find a provider near you.
Personal Protective Equipment
UCA will provide students and employees with a face covering upon request. For students, face coverings, including KN95 masks, are available in the Office of Student Life, Student Center 207, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Employees may request a variety of personal protective items and cleaning items by using the PPE Request Form.
Cleaning & Sanitation
It is recommended that you frequently wash your hands or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer. We have increased the number of sanitizing stations set up around campus. They can be found in many high-traffic and high-contact areas and in buildings.
Custodians are cleaning buildings, classrooms and restrooms on a daily basis and are focusing on wiping down all touch points such as sinks, door knobs/handles, tables, elevator buttons, toilets, faucets, light switches, etc.
In addition to routine maintenance on all heating and air units, the Physical Plant is also changing air filters multiple times a year and cleaning air handlers and fan coil units regularly. In 2021, the university approved a multi-year ventilation system upgrade that will enhance air flow in many buildings across campus.