Dear Assumption Community,
It bears repeating once again that the University is grateful to students, faculty, and staff for your cooperation with the safety protocols implemented to promote the health and safety of the campus community. Given your commitment to thwarting the spread of COVID-19 here on campus and the declining number of positive cases on campus, I am pleased to announce immediate and welcome changes to the safety protocols:
- The outdoor mask requirement is lifted for vaccinated individuals.
- Students no longer need to make reservations for Taylor Dining Hall.
- Faculty and staff may purchase grab-and-go meals in Taylor.
Please know that vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals
must continue to wear masks indoors in all public spaces, including residence halls. For the protection of the gatehouse attendants, please also wear a mask when entering campus. So the University may quickly identify potential outbreaks and isolate instances of COVID-19,
continue the twice a week testing regimen if you are vaccinated, three times a week if you are unvaccinated. (Click here to sign-up for text reminders on your testing day.)
A few reminders as we continue to review the safety protocols amid the public health situation in Worcester:
- Complete the symptom tracker in the AU Mobile App each day you are on campus.
- Stay home if you are not feeling well.
- Wear your lanyard and University identification while on campus.
- If you are not vaccinated, get the vaccine.
As the flu season approaches, we must continue to be mindful of the ongoing pandemic and impact of the Delta variant. Please know the purpose of these safety protocols is to promote your health and safety and ensure that students may continue to enjoy in-person classes and a residential experience.
Sincerely,
