COVID-19 Information for UMD
UPDATED August 2, 2021 at 11:46 A.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.
Vaccines Testing Communications COVID-19 Dashboard
Current Status
- UMD plans to resume operations at full capacity in the fall 2021 semester. View the Fall 2021 Guidelines and Fall 2021 Phased Plan
- COVID-19 vaccinations will be required for all students, faculty and staff returning to campus for fall 2021 semester. Vaccination details
- Students, faculty and staff who are vaccinated do not need to be tested regularly. Community members who are unvaccinated need to be tested regardless of exemption status. Testing requirements
- New requirements for wearing masks depend on your vaccination status. Health and safety information
- Capacity limits and physical distancing restrictions have been lifted, except for campus healthcare facilities.
- The university’s travel guidance currently allows essential and non-essential travel within the United States. Restrictions are still in place for international travel. Latest university travel guidance
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
- Confirm my vaccination status
- Request a vaccine exemption due to medical or religious reasons
- Schedule an on-campus COVID-19 test
- Confirm my COVID-19 test results
If you have tested positive, think you have symptoms of COVID-19, or have been exposed to COVID-19, please contact the UMD HEAL line. If you have a medical question or concern, please contact your physician.
For Students
Planning for the fall 2021 semester 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
What to know and guidelines to follow for UMD affiliates and visitors coming to campus.
Vaccines
Requirements for the UMD community, where to get vaccinated, what to do after getting vaccinated, requesting an exemption and answers to frequently asked questions.
Testing and Results
Who needs to be tested, how to get tested and submit your results, and what to do if you test positive or may have been exposed to COVID-19.
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.
