Campus Status

Facilities and systems at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio are functioning normally at this time. Police are enforcing the university's identification badge policy. Employees and students are required to wear their badge at all times while on campus.

Thanksgiving Closure: The Health Science Center will be closed Nov. 26-27 for Thanksgiving. The Briscoe Library will be open Nov. 28-29. The university will reopen fully on Nov. 30.

Emergency Information Outlets

Emergency Preparedness Guide (.pdf)
The Police Department's guidebook provides information about procedures to take in cases of on-campus crime or emergencies.

Emergency Response and Evacuation Plan
The Office of Environmental Health and Safety shows emergency exits in campus buildings, and lists procedures for emergency response.

Hurricane Preparedness
The National Hurricane Center describes how to prepare for the hazards of a hurricane.

National Security Advisory System
The Department of Homeland Security has set the risk of a terrorist attack at "elevated" in the government's five-color security advisory system.

Texas Department of Transportation
TxDOT provides roadway and travel information around-the-clock, and reports on road closures in times of emergency.

Texas Homeland Security
The state of Texas publishes information about homeland security threat levels in Texas and what Texans can do to be prepared and involved.