Masking Update Effective March 4, 2022
- Masking is no longer required for much of the campus.
- Masking remains required:
- in classes, instructional labs, and performance spaces being used for academic programs, including spaces where in-person examinations are held;
- during posted hours in the Retriever Activities Center (Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.);
- in healthcare settings; and
- on UMBC Transit.
- We ask that all in our community Keep Masks in Mind by carrying a mask with them and respecting one another.
- When you need to mask, we continue to encourage you to select a high-quality mask. Free KN95 masks are available on campus.
- Departments wishing to request a supply of masks must call Facilities Management Work Control at 410-455-2550 to arrange a time to pick up masks.
- Free KN95 masks are available during business hours at the following locations:
- The Police Station front counter
- Campus Card and Dining Services
- Retriever Activities Center
- The Commons Information Center
- Albin O. Kuhn Library Circulation Desk
- You can wear a KN95 mask multiple times. More information on proper use of KN95 masks is available here. The University makes every effort to procure approved (i.e., not counterfeit) masks using a variety of standards.
- KN95 equivalent masks include: an N95, KN95, or KF94 mask, FFP2-3, or a double surgical mask.
- Additional information on masks is available in the frequently asked questions below.
- Keep Masks in Mind by:
- Carrying a mask with you at all times.
- When you’re in a meeting or a gathering, asking other people if they would be more comfortable if you wear a mask.
- Respecting people who choose to mask.
- Respecting requests from others who ask you to wear a mask.
- Wearing a mask if you have recently recovered from COVID-19, know you have recently been exposed, or have symptoms.
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Frequently Asked Questions