Coronavirus (COVID-19)
We are committed to a healthy, safe, and informed campus community. The charts below explain our key metrics and community health indicators and define our campus alert levels.
Residence Halls
Closed except for students who receive a waiver to remain on campus
Dining Services
Dining facilities closed; any students remaining on campus will have food delivered to residence hall
Classrooms
Instruction is virtual
Student Support Services
All meetings held virtually
Recreational Spaces
Facilities closed; fitness classes held virtually
Library
The facility is closed but all services are offered virtually. Print materials may be checked out through advance arrangements.
Student Center
The building closed except to critical personnel
Events (Students/Employees)
Events must be virtual
Events (Donors/Visitors)
Events must be virtual
Offices/Meetings
Only critical employees on campus; offices operate virtually; employees who cannot work virtually and are not considered critical must utilize PTO
Travel
No travel permitted
Visitors/Vendors/Contractors
No visitors on campus except for essential contractor work
Event Rentals
No rentals permitted
Residence Halls
Reduced occupancy; Common spaces closed; No visitors; Laundry facilities by scheduled time only
Dining Services
Capacity at 50%; To go meals encouraged; all cups and condiments are single-use; employees not permitted to dine
Classrooms
Classroom occupancy reduced to allow for 6’ distance between desks; specialty classes are limited and must have COVID mitigation plans in place
Student Support Services
Appointments/meetings will be held virtually and in-person with an emphasis on virtual. In-person meetings must be scheduled in advance and spaced out to avoid gatherings
Recreational Spaces
Facilities closed; fitness classes held virtually or outside; excursions permitted provided mitigation efforts are followed
Library
All library services are operational but instruction sessions are virtual. Materials are held in a 72-hour quarantine upon return. The staff operates with a staggered schedule.
Student Center
Facility open 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.; lounges closed; recreation equipment not available for use
Events (Students/Employees)
Events permitted; capacity set at 50 people or less; virtual options should be provided and encouraged; food must be served by Aramark or be individually packaged
Events (Donors/Visitors)
Events permitted off-campus only with mitigation protocols followed; seating by “household” permitted
Offices/Meetings
Meetings permitted as long as mitigation efforts are implemented but virtual options must be provided; scattered scheduling for shared office space; offices operate at reduced capacity where density is a concern; employees who cannot work virtually must report to campus or utilize PTO
Travel
Incoming study abroad is cancelled; outgoing study abroad managed on a case-by-case basis; employee travel limited to domestic only with VP approval
Visitors/Vendors/Contractors
Visitors limited to essential functions during the academic session; must undergo health screening; public permitted on campus during academic breaks; Ponce closed to the general public
Event Rentals
Rentals permitted during academic breaks and holiday campus closures; mitigation efforts must be implemented to include reduced capacity, masking, distancing and food service
Residence Halls
Reduced occupancy; Common spaces open; No visitors
Dining Services
Capacity at 50%; self-service stations closed; condiment and drink stations open with increased cleaning
Classrooms
Classroom occupancy reduced to allow for 6’ distance between desks; specialty classes may resume if COVID mitigation plans are in place
Student Support Services
Appointments/meetings will be held virtually and in-person
Recreational Spaces
Facilities open – appointments required; fitness classes scheduled but with distancing and masks; excursions offered with mitigation efforts
Library
All library services are operational but encourage virtual instruction sessions. Materials are held in a 24-hour quarantine upon return.
Student Center
Facility open 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.; lounges open but furniture placed 6’ apart; recreation equipment available for use
Events (Students/Employees)
Events permitted; capacity based on social distancing configurations; food must be served by Aramark or be individually packaged; seating by “household” permitted
Events (Donors/Visitors)
Events permitted; capacity based on social distancing configurations; mitigation protocols must be followed; seating by “household” permitted; event facilities limited to CEAM, AUD, Gym, Athletics Complex
Offices/Meetings
Meetings permitted as long as mitigation efforts are implemented; offices operate at normal occupancy; masks and distancing must be in place if offices are shared; expectation employees are on campus and attend meetings in person
Travel
General study abroad may resume; employees may travel internationally and domestically with VP approval
Visitors/Vendors/Contractors
Registered visitors may attend events held in CEAM, AUD, Gym, and Athletics Complex during the academic year, provided there is capacity; visitors must undergo health screening; Ponce closed to the general public
Event Rentals
Rentals permitted during academic breaks and holiday campus closures; mitigation efforts must be implemented to include reduced capacity, masking, distancing and food service
Residence Halls
No restraints – resume normal occupancy
Dining Services
Dining facilities resume normal occupancy and operations
Classrooms
Resume normal operations and occupancy
Student Support Services
Resume normal operations
Recreational Spaces
Resume normal operations and occupancy
Library
Resume normal operations and occupancy
Student Center
Resume normal operations and occupancy
Events (Students/Employees)
Resume normal operations
Events (Donors/Visitors)
Resume normal operations
Offices/Meetings
Resume normal operations
Travel
Resume normal travel
Visitors/Vendors/Contractors
Visitors permitted on campus as normal
Event Rentals
Campus facilities available to rent with no restrictions