This page offers an overview of frequently asked questions relating to returning to on-site work at UC San Diego, including flexible work arrangements. Visit the Return to Learn website for current campus health and safety guidelines and for additional information about returning to campus.
If you have questions about planning for your department’s return to on-site work, contact the Return to Campus Support Desk at hr@ucsd.edu or 858-246-3570.
Vice Chancellors have designated Return to Campus project teams for their areas. The first step is for each VC area to determine the opportunities for flexible work arrangements for their respective areas.
Staff will then be given a 30-day notice commitment for communication of work arrangement change. If necessary, employees and supervisors should have an open dialogue to decide on a flexible work arrangement that fits operational needs.
The University of California requires all students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they will be allowed on campus or in a facility or office. This includes completing initial vaccination doses as well as receiving a booster by January 31, 2022 (or within 30 days of becoming booster eligible for campus employees and students).
While physical distancing guidelines have been relaxed in indoor spaces, there have been no changes to UC San Diego’s current masking guidelines. Regardless of vaccination status, everyone must wear a mask indoors. Exceptions include while eating, drinking, and working alone in a closed room or office.
Effective immediately, events on and off campus are subject to the same guidelines as laid out by the California Department of Public Health in the June 15 reopening guidance. Special arrangements for social distancing and attendance limits are no longer in effect; however, please follow the campus-specific masking guidelines.
The Work Location Status form is a tool for UC San Diego to gather information from employees regarding their work locations and schedules. This information is critical for campus space and safety planning, including ensuring appropriate density and occupancy levels in our facilities and for general emergency response needs.
All UC San Diego employees, including campus and Health, are required to complete and submit the Work Location Status form.
If business needs are being met, remote/hybrid work can be combined with an alternate work schedule. Please consult with your supervisor and read the Flexible Work Arrangement policy thoroughly before submitting your agreement. For example, the policy states a 9/80 workweek would only be allowed for exempt employees since it would have a week of overtime (a 45-hour week as opposed to a 40-hour week).
Supervisors are encouraged to share their reasons for each work modality offered to employees. Currently, operational needs are driving the decision-making and there may be opportunities to resume certain work that had been put off during the pandemic. We encourage you to discuss with your supervisor if you disagree with the work modality offered.
If further assistance is needed, you can reach out to the Return to Campus Support Team at hr@ucsd.edu or 858-246-3570.
Employees should discuss all expectations with their supervisor, including participation in meetings. It may be possible to attend certain meetings via the internet or phone, but other meetings may require in-person attendance. Masks must be worn at all times during indoor business and research meetings, except for when eating.