COVID-19 Information for UMD
UPDATED October 12, 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.
Free KN95 masks are available to the UMD community at these locations:
- All students, faculty, and staff can pick up a mask at the Stamp Student Union.
- Students living in residence halls, South Campus Commons, and Courtyards can pick up a mask at their Community Service desks.
- Students living in university-owned fraternity and sorority houses will receive a mask at their houses.
- Students living off-campus at University View, Terrapin Row, The Varsity, Landmark, and Graduate Hills and Gardens can pick up a mask from their apartment complex’s office desk.
- Departments can order masks for faculty and staff through the Printing Services Digital Storefront.
On-campus vaccine clinics are still available for first or second doses of the Pfizer vaccine for students, faculty, and staff. See dates and schedule an appointment.
Vaccines Testing Communications COVID-19 Dashboard
Current Status
- Vaccination: COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all students, faculty and staff returning to campus for fall 2021 semester.
- Masks: Wearing a mask indoors is required for everyone, regardless of vaccination status. There are additional situations when masks may be required.
- Testing: Students, faculty and staff who are vaccinated do not need to be tested regularly. Community members who are unvaccinated need to be tested twice weekly regardless of exemption status.
- Special Health Conditions: Individuals with a weakened or compromised immune system may need to continue to take precautions to maximally protect themselves.
- Travel: The university’s travel guidance currently allows essential and non-essential travel within the United States, depending on your vaccination status. Restrictions are still in place for international travel.
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
- Request assistance with COVID-19 vaccine compliance
- Confirm my COVID-19 test results
- Learn how to use the MGScanner App for COVID-19 testing
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
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.
