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Updated Domestic Travel Guidance

Dear UMBC Community, Given the improving health situation and evolving guidance, we are providing this update to the domestic travel policy message we issued earlier this month....

Posted: May 27, 2021, 1:11 PM

Vaccine Exemption Process

Dear UMBC Community, As announced earlier, the University System of Maryland and UMBC will require COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, faculty, and staff who will be on the UMBC campus and...

Posted: May 17, 2021, 3:00 PM

Return to On-Campus Work Guidance

Key Points UMBC is preparing for a gradual shift over the summer from primarily remote work to a return to on-campus work. Faculty and staff currently working remotely can return to campus...

Posted: May 13, 2021, 2:23 PM

COVID-19 Vaccine Reporting Update

Dear UMBC Community, Last week the University System of Maryland and UMBC announced that COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all students, faculty, and staff who will be on a USM campus in...

Posted: April 29, 2021, 1:15 PM

USM COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements

Dear UMBC Community, Today the University System of Maryland announced that it will require COVID-19 vaccination for all eligible students, faculty, and staff who will be on a Maryland campus in...

Posted: April 23, 2021, 8:29 AM

Fall 2021 Update: Free Hour and Events

Dear UMBC Community, As we prepare for a primarily in-person campus in the fall, we look forward to creating opportunities for students to safely gather and participate in campus events and...

Posted: April 1, 2021, 5:32 PM

Update on UMBC Plans for Fall 2021

UMBC prepares for a return to a vibrant campus community.

Key Points Wider vaccine access and new public health guidance allow us to prepare for a return to a vibrant campus community. Most courses will be offered face-to-face or in hybrid...

Posted: March 29, 2021, 7:52 AM

Spring Commencement Update

Dear UMBC Community, For many reasons, spring is a time of hope. On our campus, this is especially true as we plan for commencement and prepare to celebrate our graduating class. We know that...

Posted: March 12, 2021, 1:13 PM

Spring Break Health and Safety Expectations

Key Points Spring break is March 14-21. Residence halls will remain open during break. Travel by any community member is strongly discouraged. All community members approved to be on...

Posted: March 5, 2021, 4:12 PM

Bringing Our Community Back: Fall 2021 Update

Key Points UMBC plans to maximize in-person learning in the fall, as conditions permit Physical distancing and health and safety precautions will continue to be essential More...

Posted: February 12, 2021, 9:54 AM