Campus Guidelines
This information is current as of March 13, 2023.
UConn continues in-person instruction with the confidence that when we work together, we can succeed. Maintaining safety precautions and following the community expectations are necessary acts of support for all members of UConn Nation. We are mitigating risk through sound protocols and prevention efforts involving vaccination and testing, health screening and monitoring, community engagement, structural prevention measures, and cleaning and hygiene.
- UConn is continuously monitoring CDC guidance and guidelines set forth by the State of Connecticut.
- COVID-19 health and safety resources can be found on the Environmental Health and Safety website.
- FAQs for Academic Operations can be found on the Office of the Provost website.
- Current Visitor Guidelines can be found on the Visitors page.
- Covid-19 resources for UConn employees are available on the Human Resources website.
General Guidance
- Monitor your health daily. Be alert for symptoms. Watch for fever, cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms of COVID-19. Do not go out on campus if you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms.
- Wash hands often.
- Cover coughs and sneezes.
Physical Distancing
Physical distancing is currently not required inside or outside.
Masking
Masks are recommended but not required in most settings with some exceptions, as noted below. The University supports the wearing of masks by our community.
Masks | Distancing | Special Considerations | |
Instructional Settings, including Classrooms, Labs, Studios, and Rehearsal Rooms | Recommended | Not required | *Required in clinical spaces used for instruction |
Library Facilities | Recommended | Not required | |
Indoor Events/Meetings | Recommended | ||
Outdoor Events | Recommended | Not required | |
Research Labs | Recommended |
Not required | |
Academic Performance Labs, Studio and Practice Spaces (including von der Mehden and CRT venues) | Recommended; bell covers recommended on wind and brass instruments* | Not required | |
Jorgensen Performing Arts Center | Recommended | Not required |
*For certain performances, attendees may be required to wear masks, as required by established artist contracts |
Private office or cubicle | Recommended | Not required | |
Common Spaces (Indoors) |
Recommended |
Not required | |
Common Spaces (Outdoors) | Recommended | Not required | |
Dining/Breakrooms |
Recommended |
Not required | |
Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) Facilities and other clinical settings |
Required | Not required | Includes clinics and temporary facilities as well as SHaW buildings. |