No. Current campus guidance states that “all students, employees and visitors to campus are required to wear either a reusable, well-fitting cloth mask or a single-use disposable mask when inside campus buildings.” Students, employees and …
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Why do I have to wear a mask if I’m vaccinated?
Because the Delta variant of COVID-19 is more contagious, wearing masks provides important additional protection to both unvaccinated and vaccinated people. While vaccinated people are at lower risk of getting COVID-19 than unvaccinated people (and …
How does the current face covering order affect people who are lecturing or speaking at a podium?
As of August 5, 2021, all students, employees and visitors to campus are required to wear masks when inside campus buildings. This requirement does not speak to exceptions for speakers or presentations. Face coverings should …
How should I respond if I see someone not wearing a mask where one is required?
Remind. Remind them about the face covering requirement. Using language such as, “I notice you aren’t wearing a mask” is a good place to start. Remember that not everyone is able to wear a face …
What is the current requirement for mask wearing on campus?
All students, employees and visitors to campus are required to wear masks when inside campus buildings, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status. Residence halls: Residents and visitors are expected to wear a face-covering at all times …
Can an instructor require face masks in the classroom?
Yes, masks are required in indoor instructional settings. Students who can wear a face covering but refuse to do so should be asked to leave the building. Any absence from class due to refusal to …
Although I am fully vaccinated, I have a health condition (or a member of my household has a health condition) that puts me (them) at greater risk of serious illness if I (they) contract COVID. I’m not comfortable being around unmasked people unless I know they are fully vaccinated. What can I do?
All students, employees and visitors to campus are required to wear masks when inside campus buildings. Please be aware that a majority of employees and students have already received at least one shot and many are fully vaccinated. If you …
What will happen to students and employees who refuse to wear face coverings or otherwise follow public health measures?
Masks are a remarkably simple and effective tool to help control the spread of COVID-19. We expect everyone on campus – students, faculty, staff and visitors – to follow the reasonable and research-based measures we …