While public health congregation limitations exist, guest dining may be restricted and subject to the following:

• “All you care to eat” buffet facilities have been transitioned to served, carry-out cuisine.  Students will have the ability to visit multiple dining stations to select meal options. 
• Meals and beverages will be served by dining team members. Self-service stations have been eliminated
• Temperature screening may be required to enter dining facilities
• Requirement to wear personal face coverings to enter dining facilities and pick up prepared food

The possibility of contracting COVID-19 is a legitimate concern, particularly in a communal living environment.  Housing has worked directly with the LACDPH and UCLA Health to meet the recommended public health guidelines.  While we are taking steps in an effort to reduce risk, there is no way to guarantee students won’t be exposed to COVID-19 either on campus or in the residence halls.  Even with all of the aforementioned measures in place, and additional steps taken by UCLA to reduce the risk of COVID-19, there remains a possibility of infection.

Although the residential experience will look different for the 2020-21 academic year, the Housing and Residential Life teams remain committed to providing a robust, substantive, and engaging living-learning environment for those who reside here.  As always, the well-being of all our community members is our top priority.