Campus Activity Levels

Level Green indicates that we are approaching pre-pandemic activity levels. Most students in residency are learning in person, meetings are occurring in person, and in general we have regular campus activity levels and regular building and room occupancy. Individuals are not required to wear masks or face shields for most campus activities, unless you choose to do so. Level green indicates that we are seeing a sustained decreasing number of cases on and off campus as well as effective avenues of treatment with high availability in our town. General community health conditions are trending very positive. 

Safety/PPE: Masks still recommended in high-risk settings for people with medical concerns or at increased risk for severe infection​. If you are ill, please wear a mask.

Classes: Classes primarily in person.

Meetings and Events: All meetings and events are primarily in person.

Athletics: Regular competition​; buildings at full capacity.

Travel/Visitors: Visitors and travel allowed.

Dining: Full service at the Marketplace Dining Hall available for all employees, students, and visitors on continuous basis during business hours; seating available on demand.

Level Blue indicates that some community health precautions are still in place for most campus activities. Some classes will take place online, some in-person, and some with a mix of both modalities depending on the needs of the course, students, and faculty. Campus activities will continue to be primarily online and buildings will be operating at reduced capacity to facilitate appropriate social distancing. All individuals are expected to wear masks in the public areas of campus buildings, though not when alone in private offices or single-use spaces (with face shields or goggles when working or participating in high-risk activities). College-sponsored travel remains limited and only with approval by the College. Level Blue indicates that overall cases are trending down locally and at a state level. General community health conditions are improving.

Safety/PPE: Masks required in campus spaces. Masks and eye protection are required certain contexts. In addition, we recommend masks and goggles/shields in high-risk settings for people with medical concerns or at increased risk for severe infection.  

Classes: Primarily online, with some hybrid and in-person instruction with appropriate PPE/safety precautions​.

Meetings and Events: Will continue to be primarily online. Buildings will continue to operate at a reduced capacity to facilitate appropriate social distancing.

Athletics: Limited outdoor competition possible upon approval. Team training with PPE/safety precautions, buildings at reduced capacity. 

Travel/Visitor: Visitors by reservation only, please check with the department or office you intend to visit. College-sponsored travel remains limited and only with approval by the College. Departments should contact the proposal review committee when planning for visitors.  

Dining: Take-away food available during business hours from the Marketplace Dining Hall for students on meal plans.

Level Yellow indicates a heightened risk of infection for those in our community, with corresponding effects on campus activities. Classes, meetings, and events are primarily online, with only small groups approved for specific and limited in-person activities. All individuals are expected to wear masks when in public areas of campus buildings during business hours, though not in private offices or single-use spaces. Wear eye protection on campus in the following situations:

1. In any situation where you are within 6 feet of others for more than 15 minutes
2. When singing or other activities with forceful exhalation indoors (including athletics)
3. In areas with others and limited ventilation (for example, small spaces with no open windows)
4. In any case where you notice a lack of precautions taken by others (for example, where others are not wearing masks or are not distancing appropriately)

Campus buildings are operating at a reduced capacity to facilitate greater social distance and reduced potential for disease spread. In order to protect our campus community and to protect potential visitors, we ask that prospective students and their families explore our virtual visit options. Faculty may travel in a very limited number of circumstances with approval by Dean of the College. Level Yellow indicates significant community spread in our city and region and increases in positive rate and/or cases in our county or nearby counties. General community health conditions are trending negative.

Departments may have additional requirements for eye protection based on specific task risks. Please consult with your professor, supervisor, or appropriate staff member to determine if additional requirements apply. Everyone is welcome, in any situation, to continue wearing eye protection if they would prefer to do so. Please continue to carry your eye protection with you so you are prepared to use it if the need arises.

Safety/PPE: Masks worn indoors. Masks worn outdoors with others. Exception: in a private space with the door closed, shower, pool​. Eye protection in situations listed above.

Classes: Hybrid, primarily online, some in-person with appropriate PPE/safety precautions​.

Meetings and Events: Primarily online, limited events/meetings in-person with appropriate PPE/safety precautions.

Athletics: No competition, limited training with PPE/safety precautions​; buildings at reduced capacity.

Travel/Visitors: Faculty and staff travel restrictions in place with limited opportunities by permission. Limited visitors by reservation only; please check with department or office you intend to visit.

Dining: Take-out food available during business hours from the Marketplace Dining Hall for students and employees on meal plans.

Level Red indicates significant community health risks, with consistently increasing infection rates locally and in nearby areas. All campus activities, including courses, meetings, and events, will be held online only. Masks and face shields are required when indoors on campus with very limited exceptions. Most campus buildings will be closed to visitors, staff, and students. At Level Red we are not hosting admission visitors and we recommend limiting, as much as possible, interaction with others outside of your immediate family or ‘bubble’. General community health conditions are negative. 

Safety/PPE: Masks and shields required when indoors. Masks when with others​. Exception: in a private space with the door closed, shower, pool​.

Classes: Online only​.

Meetings and Events: Online only​.

Athletics: No competition, ​no group activities​. Buildings closed​.

Travel/Visitors: No visitors, staff and faculty travel restrictions in place​.

Dining: Prepackaged food available for students and employees on meals plans to pick up at designated times from the Joe Rosenfield Center.