Key Points
UMBC and area positivity rates have allowed us to revisit our current health and safety measures.
Effective March 4, 2022, masking is optional for every space with exceptions to all academic spaces, instructional labs, performance spaces, designated masking areas, healthcare settings, on UMBC Transit, and in other limited areas.
We ask that all in our community Keep Masks in Mind by carrying a mask with them and respecting one another.
In-person COVID Focus Group (April 14 at 2pm)
Dear UMBC Community,
Happy Monday Retrievers! As COVID protocols proceed to lessen due to the continued patience, support, and vaccination of UMBC and surrounding communities, we would like to remind you that it is still the responsibility of the entire community to continue following basic health protocols such as routine hand washing/sanitizing, monitoring symptoms, and the continuation of wearing masks in these specific areas:
All academic spaces and classrooms
Instructional labs
Performance spaces
Designated masking areas
Healthcare settings
UMBC Transit
Other limited areas
All other areas such as the RAC and Commons have optional masking protocols set in place. It is still to be expected that our community respects individual decisions to wear masks and carry a mask with them.
If you need a free KN95 mask, please visit this COVID Mask Map. We will also have an in-person COVID Focus Group on April 14 at 2pm to discuss student experiences as well as envisioning the Fall 2022 semester.
Again, we appreciate your continued patience and determination to keep our community safe. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact covid19@umbc.edu or sga@umbc.edu to be connected to resources.