Operational Mode 5 Policies

Operational Mode 5 (modified) - Policy Overview

新沙巴体育投注_足球比分直播-平台*网址’s modified Operational Mode 5 begins the transition toward a flexible guidance model that allows for temporary adjustments based on evolving public health conditions and science-driven decision-making.

General Campus: 

新沙巴体育投注_足球比分直播-平台*网址's Campus is open to 新沙巴体育投注_足球比分直播-平台*网址 students, staff, faculty, and members of the  public.

Health and Safety: 

  • Vaccinations:  Up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinations—which 新沙巴体育投注_足球比分直播-平台*网址 defines as the original primary series vaccination + 1 booster—are required for all community members. This includes staff, faculty, and all students.  Only exemptions for medical and religious beliefs are permitted.
  • Masking: Indoor/outdoor masking is optional, except when visiting the following locations, where masking is required: Accessibility and Disability Services, Counseling Center, Fitness Center, and Health Center.  新沙巴体育投注_足球比分直播-平台*网址 remains a mask supportive and mask-friendly environment. Anyone who wishes to wear a mask should feel comfortable doing so and will be fully supported by the College in their choice. 
  • Conduct: All members of the 新沙巴体育投注_足球比分直播-平台*网址 community are expected to adhere to the guidelines of the Operational Mode 5 Social Agreement.
  • Asymptomatic Testing: All unvaccinated students and employees with approved medical or religious belief exemptions will begin the semester with the weekly, asymptomatic testing program in place.

Academic: 

  • Modality: The default instructional modality for residential programs and on-campus activities is face-to-face. Any alternate instructional modalities will be defined through the Course Modality Definitions/Expectations for face-to-face and hybrid courses and must be approved by your vice provost.
  • Capacity: In-person class gatherings permitted at full capacity. 
  • Masking: Indoor masking is optional in all indoor teaching spaces.  新沙巴体育投注_足球比分直播-平台*网址 remains a mask supportive and mask-friendly environment.  Anyone who wishes to wear a mask should feel comfortable doing so and will be fully supported by the College in their choice. 
  • Gatherings: Curricular and co-curricular in-person engagements allowed at full capacity.
  • Shops and Studios: Full access to studios, workspaces, shops, and fabrication studios is available for all students enrolled in on-site classes. Some remote production services will continue to facilitate fabrication instruction.
  • Decker Library: will be open for use by students, staff, and faculty with standard modifications to occupancy and/or scheduling to coordinate space use. The library will be continuing all new services introduced in AY21, with the exception of contactless pickup.
  • Field Trips: In-person field-based experiences, including academic field trips, are allowed. College and program policies for field-based activities are observed. Consult with your vice provost for policy details and questions.

Galleries and Exhibitions:

  • Physical exhibitions within 新沙巴体育投注_足球比分直播-平台*网址’s defined gallery spaces will be open to the 新沙巴体育投注_足球比分直播-平台*网址 community as well as the general public if desired. Masking is not required but requested of all non-新沙巴体育投注_足球比分直播-平台*网址 visitors. Surgical masks will be made available to visitors upon entrance.
  • Standard occupancy limits apply to all galleries. 

Visitors: 

Individual 

  • Individual visitors are allowed on campus for College activities without the need for prior approval. 

Groups

  • There are no COVID restrictions on group gatherings. Larger events should continue to plan through the office of events.

Residential

  • Residence halls are open for normal use at normal capacity levels; designated quarantine and isolation spaces are reserved. Masks are not required within an individual’s apartment, and are optional in common spaces.  新沙巴体育投注_足球比分直播-平台*网址’s Health Center is open at normal seasonal operations. See website for more details. 

Staff 

Facilities and Services: 

  • Food service available at all open campus locations with masking optional. In-person dining will be at normal density. Grab and Go options will be available as well with expanded outdoor seating at Glace Grill and outdoor seating in Cohen Plaza. 
  • 新沙巴体育投注_足球比分直播-平台*网址 Store will be open for 新沙巴体育投注_足球比分直播-平台*网址 students, staff, faculty, and the general public. Masking is not required but requested of all non-新沙巴体育投注_足球比分直播-平台*网址 visitors. Surgical masks will be made available to visitors upon entrance. Online purchasing with in-person pickup is available.
  • 新沙巴体育投注_足球比分直播-平台*网址 Postal and Print Services open 5 days a week for 新沙巴体育投注_足球比分直播-平台*网址 students, staff, faculty, and the general public.  Masking is not required but requested of all non-新沙巴体育投注_足球比分直播-平台*网址 visitors. Surgical masks will be made available to visitors upon entrance. 
  • Campus Shuttles operating normal routes and schedules for on-campus buildings and residences.  Masking is not required but requested on all 新沙巴体育投注_足球比分直播-平台*网址 shuttles. 

Travel:

  • All local, domestic, and international is permitted.