July 2, 2021 Join us at the next Summer Friday Community Meeting on July 9 from 11 AM- 12 PM. We will use a waiting room - please sign in to your U-M Zoom account prior to clicking on the link. We will discuss the most recent updates for the fall semester, the transition back to campus and answer your questions. Please enter your questions or concerns on this form to help us use our time wisely at the meeting. Listed below is a synopsis of the latest information on returning to campus:

We are excited to welcome you back to the School. Here is the latest information from SSW facilities and U-M Environment, Health and Safety.

Classrooms Follow the University of Michigan Face Covering Policy for COVID-19 No restrictions on occupancy for classrooms. The instructional break after 90 minutes is no longer required. Face masks are required regardless of vaccination status in classrooms.

Building Follow the University of Michigan Face Covering Policy for COVID-19 As of August 16, MCards will no longer be needed to enter the building Individuals sharing offices where one person is unvaccinated will be addressed on a case by case basis. Custodial teams have increased their cleaning frequency of high-touch surfaces in common spaces to meet CDC guidelines. Break rooms can be used for food prep, storage, making coffee and eating.

 President Schlissel’s COVID Update including: Fully vaccinated students, faculty and staff who self-report their vaccine information to U-M will no longer be required to wear a mask or socially distance indoors or outdoors on campus. Face masks are required regardless of vaccination status in classrooms, on campus transportation​, with participants in human research ​and in health care settings with patients.

Exemption from teaching in-person is being managed by Work Connections. If you feel that you should be exempt due to a health condition, your request will be evaluated by Work Connections. When you report, select “Employee Injury or Illness” and indicate the restrictions and accommodations you are requesting. You will need medical documentation of your health condition from a health care provider.

Vaccination appointments are available through Michigan Medicine and University Health Service.

Starting July 7, canopy reservation availability is expanding. Campus canopies are available Monday through Friday 8 AM - 6 PM (4 hour maximum) for U-M departmental meetings and student organization meetings.

Additional information can be found in the COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan for On-campus Employees during the COVID-19 Pandemic

For the latest COVID information and updates check the Learning and Teaching during COVID-19 website.

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