COVID-19 Information for UMD
UPDATED May 16, 2022 at 4:30 P.M.
Our focus has been on the health and well-being of our entire campus community, and our plans have been coordinated with state and county health officials, with additional guidance provided by the University System of Maryland.
Final week of Spring 2022 semester: KN95 masks continue to be required in all classroom settings, including all final examinations.
We strongly encourage everyone to wear a K95 mask indoors in all situations, including:
- At all indoor commencement ceremonies and accompanying events. You may choose to unmask to walk across the stage, pick up your diploma and take your graduation photograph.
- During move-out activities from residence halls for all students, family and other guests.
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In communal study spaces, including all university libraries.
Additional recently updated guidance:
Vaccines Testing Communications COVID-19 Dashboard
Current Status: Spring 2022
- Vaccination: UMD continues to require up-to-date vaccination (including a booster when eligible) against COVID-19 for all on-campus faculty, staff and students. Getting a second booster is not necessary to be considered up-to-date at this time. Upload vaccine and booster information at www.myuhc.umd.edu.
- Masks: The indoor mask mandate has been lifted on campus for all faculty, staff, students and visitors, with a few notable exceptions. Wearing a KN95 mask indoors in all situations is strongly encouraged.
- Testing: Students, faculty and staff do not need to be tested regularly, regardless of vaccination status.
- Pledge: All faculty, staff and students must sign the I AM #4Maryland pledge to abide by all health protocols.
- Special Health Conditions: Individuals with a weakened or compromised immune system may need to continue to take precautions to maximally protect themselves.
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Travel: All university-related travel is permitted.
COVID-19 Health Updates: For information about the virus, variants, vaccination and other health-related matters, we encourage you to review resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Johns Hopkins University.
I Want To...
- Learn about vaccine requirements and next steps
- Find a local vaccination site
- Upload my vaccine and booster information
- Request a vaccine exemption due to medical or religious reasons
- Request assistance with COVID-19 vaccine compliance
- Report a positive self test to the State of Maryland
For Students
Requirements for students and services available for learning, studying, health and wellness.
For Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Assistants
Guidelines and requirements for employees, including conducting research for UMD.
For Affiliates and Visitors
Vaccines
Testing and Results
Our framework for planning the reopening is informed by four principles:
- Prioritize the health and safety of every member of our campus community;
- Protect and support the educational and research missions to maintain academic excellence;
- Make decisions grounded in our values of equity and inclusion;
- Provide timely and transparent communication and obtain input from internal and external stakeholders about guidelines and plans
Feedback
We value input from our campus community. Please fill out our feedback form to share suggestions or report concerns about health and safety on campus.
