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Like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Maryland Department of Health, and medical providers across the country, the University of Maryland strongly believes that the COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to protect yourself from getting the disease, in addition to following preventive measures. We will continue to update this page as new information becomes available.
 

Vaccine Availability and Distribution at UMD

We do not yet have any vaccines available at the University of Maryland. We do not yet have a timeline for when we might receive the vaccine on campus. The supply of COVID-19 vaccines in Maryland is still limited.
 
The University Health Center and the Task Force on Vaccine Distribution are actively planning for safe and efficient vaccination of the UMD community as soon as we have doses of the vaccine. When it is available to our campus, we will follow the CDC and State of Maryland guidelines for equitable vaccine distribution. 
 
While the vaccine is not yet available at UMD, the State of Maryland is distributing the vaccine for eligible populations through hospitals, health departments, and pharmacies. Eligible UMD students and employees should pursue vaccination through these programs as it becomes available. 
 

Eligibility for the Vaccine in Maryland

The State of Maryland has expanded to Phase 1C for vaccine distribution. Anyone age 65 and over, as well as many frontline service workers, are eligible to receive the vaccine. 
 
Being in an eligible phase means that you are allowed to pre-register for the vaccine and will be contacted and offered the vaccine when it is available. Being eligible does not mean that you will be able to receive the vaccine right away.
 
Due to limited vaccine availability, the most at-risk groups in phases 1A and 1B who haven’t yet completed their vaccinations are receiving priority. As such, elderly and vulnerable populations, who are at the highest risk for serious illness and death should they contract the virus, are being prioritized.

UMD faculty, staff and graduate assistants who are teaching in person or working on campus in essential roles are included in phases 1B and 1C under the state's vaccination distribution plan for higher education. According to guidance from the University System of Maryland, eligible employees are those who are regularly on campus in the following positions and departments:

  • Housekeeping
  • Dining Halls
  • Residence Life
  • Facilities Maintenance
  • Health Centers
  • Public Safety
  • Campus Transportation
  • Faculty
  • Employees providing in-person education or student support services
  • Employees with potential contact with students living in residence halls
  • Employees who require on-campus housing

Students living on campus, in College Park or in the state of Maryland who meet the criteria for one of the high-risk groups in phase 1A, 1B or 1C not related to higher education may be eligible to receive the vaccine off-campus. 

All students are encouraged to regularly check the vaccine distribution plan in their local area or state to determine if or when you are eligible and to find instructions for how to register for the vaccine.

How and Where to Get Vaccinated

Registering to Receive the Vaccine
Check with your healthcare provider, local health departments and local hospitals for information on signing up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Stay aware of public announcements regarding vaccinations offered through certain retail outlets, such as Giant and Walmart. 
 
Finding a Vaccination Site
 
Prince George’s County Residents and UMD Employees
Currently, Prince George’s County is offering Phase 1B and 1C vaccinations to residents and to eligible UMD employees if there is vaccine availability. Pre-register on the county’s website to receive an appointment as they become available.

After Getting Vaccinated

It is important to continue following the 4 Maryland healthy behaviors even after being vaccinated. Wearing a mask, physical distancing, washing your hands, and getting tested every two weeks are still expected of everyone coming to campus.

Resources

State of Maryland
 
Prince George’s County
 
University of Maryland Health System 
 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
 
Johns Hopkins Medicine

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Spanning 12 schools and colleges, Maryland offers more than 300 degree-granting programs, many of them ranked among the best in the country. Our faculty includes two Nobel laureates, three Pulitzer Prize winners, 58 members of the national academies and scores of Fulbright scholars. And our students, who include the highest achievers in the state and nation, enjoy experiences unique to our location just outside the nation’s capital, including internships, research, and leadership and service opportunities.

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The University of Maryland is one of the world’s premier research institutions. With our strategic location and scores of partnerships with government and businesses, UMD conducts groundbreaking research on some of the biggest challenges facing our global community, including cybersecurity and terrorism, bioengineering, public health equity, food safety and climate change. We strive to discover new knowledge and put it to work through innovation and entrepreneurship, advancing economic development and transforming lives. 

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At the University of Maryland, the arts, the humanities and the sciences intersect to address important societal issues and shed new light on the human experience. Our vibrant campus arts community collaborates with local and national cultural organizations such as the Phillips Collection, Kennedy Center and Folger Shakespeare Library. Student and faculty artists, designers, historians, writers and performers are exploring new media, presenting new perspectives, investigating new techniques and engaging new audiences.

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At the University of Maryland, our commitment to the safety and well-being of our students is paramount and resolute. For our student-athletes, that means both on and off the field.
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The Terp experience extends beyond classrooms, labs and studios. It encompasses residence halls and dining halls, clubs and sports, fraternities and sororities, campus events and performances, and countless off-campus destinations. Maryland touts 800-plus student organizations, dozens of prestigious living and learning communities, and countless other ways to get involved. Students here can create a unique identity and grow as individuals, even as they’re part of a close-knit and diverse community. 

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