The 4Maryland Fall 2020 Reopening Plan includes health and safety guidelines for the entire UMD campus. These include:
Wear a face covering at all times indoors and outdoors when other people are nearby.
Stay at least 6 feet from others at all times.
Wash your hands frequently or use hand sanitizer if soap and water are unavailable.
If you are sick, do not report to work or class.
The university has developed a multifaceted and integrated plan for COVID-19 surveillance, testing and early warning.
The fall semester will begin on Aug. 31 and classes will run through Dec. 14, as scheduled.
The university has developed a multifaceted and integrated plan for COVID-19 surveillance, testing and early warning.
The student experience will include new safety guidelines and opportunities regarding housing, dining, co-curricular activities, and mental health and wellness.
Maryland Athletics worked with health officials and the NCAA and Big Ten Conference to develop a plan to safely return to training, practice, competition and work.
To de-densify the campus and ensure physical distancing, the gradual return to campus of faculty and staff will be phased over several months.
The state’s Department of Budget and Management has not yet released its proposed budget. Additional details will be shared when the proposed state budget is received.
We value input from our campus community. Please fill out our feedback form to share suggestions or report concerns about health and safety on campus.