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COVID-19 Information for UMD

UPDATED September 17, 2021 at 9:26 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.

On-Campus Vaccine Clinics: Appointments are available for first or second doses of the Pfizer vaccine for students, faculty, and staff:

  • Sept. 17: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Sept. 22: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Sept. 24: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Sept. 29: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Oct. 5: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
     

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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.

 

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If you have tested positive, think you have symptoms of COVID-19, or have been exposed to COVID-19, please contact the UMD HEAL line. If you have a medical question or concern, please contact your physician.

 

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For Students

Planning for the fall 2021 semester and services available for learning, studying, health and wellness. 

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For Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Assistants

Guidelines and requirements for employees, including conducting research for UMD.

Information for UMD faculty, staff and graduate assistants

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For Affiliates and Visitors

What to know and guidelines to follow for UMD affiliates and visitors coming to campus.
 

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Vaccines

Requirements for the UMD community, where to get vaccinated, what to do after getting vaccinated, requesting an exemption and answers to frequently asked questions.
 

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Testing and Results

Who needs to be tested, how to get tested and submit your results, and what to do if you test positive or may have been exposed to COVID-19. 
 

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Health and Safety

Healthy practices and requirements to follow when coming to campus.
 
 

Our framework for planning the reopening is informed by four principles:

  1. Prioritize the health and safety of every member of our campus community;
  2. Protect and support the educational and research missions to maintain academic excellence;
  3. Make decisions grounded in our values of equity and inclusion;
  4. Provide timely and transparent communication and obtain input from internal and external stakeholders about guidelines and plans

 

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About

The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and nearly 400,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., we discover and share new knowledge every day through our renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics. And we are committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first “Do Good” campus.

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Academics

Spanning 12 schools and colleges, Maryland offers more than 300 degree-granting programs, many of them ranked among the best in the country. Our faculty includes two Nobel laureates, three Pulitzer Prize winners, 58 members of the national academies and scores of Fulbright scholars. And our students, who include the highest achievers in the state and nation, enjoy experiences unique to our location just outside the nation’s capital, including internships, research, and leadership and service opportunities.

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Research and Innovation

The University of Maryland is one of the world’s premier research institutions. With our strategic location and scores of partnerships with government and businesses, UMD conducts groundbreaking research on some of the biggest challenges facing our global community, including cybersecurity and terrorism, bioengineering, public health equity, food safety and climate change. We strive to discover new knowledge and put it to work through innovation and entrepreneurship, advancing economic development and transforming lives. 

The newly launched Innovation Gateway will guide you to the resources, programs, partners, and spaces you need to activate and scale your fearless ideas into innovations that launch new ventures, catalyze growth, and advance economic development.

Arts

At the University of Maryland, the arts, the humanities and the sciences intersect to address important societal issues and shed new light on the human experience. Our vibrant campus arts community collaborates with local and national cultural organizations such as the Phillips Collection, Kennedy Center and Folger Shakespeare Library. Student and faculty artists, designers, historians, writers and performers are exploring new media, presenting new perspectives, investigating new techniques and engaging new audiences.

Events

September 17
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Hayao Miyazaki Film Festival - Ponyo Screening
September 17
9:30pm - 11:30pm
Hayao Miyazaki Film Festival: Spirited Away
September 20
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Language House Coffee Conversation
September 22
11:00am - 3:00pm
Maryland Farmers Market

Athletics

Home of the Terrapins, the University of Maryland has one of the nation’s most recognizable and successful athletics programs. More than 550 student-athletes compete each year in 20 intercollegiate sports—12 for women and eight for men. Since 2005 alone, Maryland has won 19 national championships, including NCAA titles in women’s basketball, men’s soccer, men's lacrosse, women’s lacrosse, and field hockey. Since joining the Big Ten Conference in 2014, UMD has won a combined 32 regular season and tournament championships. Fear the Turtle!

Our Commitment to Student-Athletes

At the University of Maryland, our commitment to the safety and well-being of our students is paramount and resolute. For our student-athletes, that means both on and off the field.
The University of Maryland is committed to accountability, transparency, and fairness and is working to ensure our program upholds the values of our University.
Learn more about our commitment.

Student Life

The Terp experience extends beyond classrooms, labs and studios. It encompasses residence halls and dining halls, clubs and sports, fraternities and sororities, campus events and performances, and countless off-campus destinations. Maryland touts 800-plus student organizations, dozens of prestigious living and learning communities, and countless other ways to get involved. Students here can create a unique identity and grow as individuals, even as they’re part of a close-knit and diverse community. 

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Coronavirus Updates:
We have worked diligently to develop and enhance plans for reopening our campus while prioritizing the health and safety of our community members. Hundreds of faculty, staff and students have collaborated in work-groups and teams to create and maintain a physically distant, yet academically and socially rich environment for the fall semester. Our plans continue to be coordinated with state and county health officials, with additional guidance provided by the University System of Maryland. Latest 4 Maryland Updates

Events

September 17
12:00pm - 2:00pm
The Democracy Constitution: An Audacious Idea Whose Time Has Come
September 17
4:30pm - 5:00pm
Wind Down for the Weekend Meditation
September 17
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Men’s Soccer vs. Michigan

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Terps are bold, smart, curious and proud. We do good, in our communities and out in the world. We are fearless. And we are always looking to expand our ranks. Interested in becoming a University of Maryland student? This is where to start.

 

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