Coronavirus FAQs

We are pleased to announce we have been given permission to run asymptomatic Covid-19 testing facilities on both campuses between the 2^nd and 9^th December. 

You are encouraged to undertake testing (ideally two tests three days apart) before travelling home from Swansea University to avoid transmitting the virus if you are asymptomatic (not displaying symptoms).  Details about how to book a test will be shared soon. 

We will unfortunately be unable to test all students due to timescales, therefore vulnerable students, or those who live with someone vulnerable to COVID-19 will be prioritised.

Asymptomatic Testing FAQs

Ensuring our students who wish to do so can travel home safely for Christmas has always been our priority and we are therefore encouraging you to arrange to travel home after your last on-campus activity to allow for a safe exit. Please be reassured that any students planning to stay in their University accommodation over the Christmas period will still be able to do so and there will be support measures in place.

In order to minimise the possibility of taking the infection home Welsh Government are asking students to minimise social contacts in the run up to the end of term.

The University will inform you of plans for concluding in-person teaching for this term and also arrangements for those in accommodation to exit campuses safely. We plan to continue the delivery of blended teaching in January in-line with health and safety regulations and Government guidance

We will continue to work closely with the Welsh Government in the run up to Christmas to support our students and will keep you updated regarding testing plans.

We hope that you are enjoying your programme of study.

For teaching block two (January until April) you will continue to be taught in a ‘blended’ way. This means that some of your teaching will be done online and some will be on campus.

We appreciate that not all students will be able to join us on campus in January and therefore you may, where applicable,  choose to study your programme online (exceptions may include some courses in the School of Medicine and College of Human & Health Sciences).

We continue to encourage students to join us in Swansea, as soon as circumstances allow, being in Swansea is a valuable part of your student journey with us.

Please ensure you contact your College/School if your plans for intended arrival have changed to ensure you are able to continue your programme online.

Current International & EU Students who have not yet arrived

If you intend to apply for the Graduate Route (post study work visa) after your studies, you should ensure that you are mindful of the requirements for this. Currently, UKVI state that in order to be eligible to apply you must be in receipt of a Student visa, be in the UK (having arrived before April 6th 2021 and have completed your final semester in the UK). Please regularly check the Graduate Route information as this could impact on your decisions when assessing your personal circumstances, visa application timings and travel plans.

EU students will receive a separate email regarding immigration after the 1st January 2021 and any action they may choose to take before then. Information can also be found via the EU/EEA/Swiss webpages.

The University’s COVID19 Operations group met with the Director of Public Health Wales recently and it was decided that as a University, we will continue to follow Welsh Government guidelines, through their TEST TRACE and PROTECT strategy. 

It is vitally important that any member of the University Community returning to campus who displays any Covid19 symptoms should self –isolate immediately. 

It is important that any individual with symptoms, must not go to their GP, attend a medical facility or a hospital without prior permission. Any individual displaying symptoms should book a test by ringing 119 or using the website or call 01639 862757 to arrange a same day test. If you have any difficulty with transport, please inform them when you call.

Public Health Wales confirmed all University staff will be directed to a particular test site whereas students will be sent a home test kit to the address nominated which will be collected from the same address, with results available in 72 hours.  

As a University, we are doing all we can to make sure that the spread of infection is controlled across the University and our COVID19 Operational group continues to work tirelessly to deliver a robust process for our staff and students to feel safe and confident when returning to campus. 

If however the number of positive tests recorded across the University increases then Public Health Wales will set up a Mobile Military Test Unit to mass test the University Community and potentially direct further measures which we will keep you informed of. 

This advice together with other measures being taken by the University such as reducing the population by working from home, enhanced cleaning and social distancing will help keep our Community safe.

In order to support our students who may be quarantining, self-isolating, shielding or engaging online for other reasons, the  team has been established.  

The team will be in regular contact with students who have told us they are self-isolating, shielding or in quarantine to ensure you have the key information and support.  

Please contact the team at myunisupport@swansea.ac.uk if you have any queries regarding the above circumstances or if you have tested positive for Covid-19.  

Whilst we would love to see you all back on Campus this semester, we understand this may not be possible for some students due to various restrictions or health reasons.

All students will therefore be required to let us know how you are planning on engaging with your studies. You will be asked to provide this information on enrolment and update your status via the intranet if any changes occur.

Please note, the expectation is that you will engage in your studies on campus. Only in certain circumstances, related to Covid-19, should you select to engage in your studies online.