UMD COVID-19 Important Information

Since November of 2021, all campuses of the University of Minnesota have followed a system policy that required the COVID-19 vaccination (or an approved exemption) for students, faculty, and staff.

As of July 1, 2023, the COVID-19 vaccination (or an approved exemption) would no longer be required for students, faculty and staff. In announcing this change, system leaders consulted with medical and public health experts and University governance groups. Ending the requirement is part of the layered public health approach followed across the system since the start of the pandemic.

Our block M community is safer because we do our part. Get vaccinated and boosted (image of a syringe). Follow public health guidance (image of a 3-ply mask). Get tested (image of a testing kit).

COVID-19 Masks and Testing Recommendations

Mask/Face Covering Mandate

There are no masking requirements on the UMD campus presently. Masking is supported for those who choose to wear them. Information on the UMD website will be updated should the situation change.

COVID-19 Testing

Testing for COVID-19 continues to be a key way public health experts can identify and respond to COVID-19 cases in our community. Timely follow-up in those instances is important, just as it has been for many other infectious diseases on our campuses for decades.

UMD Health Services offers PCR COVID-19 testing for students with results in one hour. To learn more about this, please contact them at 218-726-8155.

Notifying close contacts following a positive test result for COVID-19 is another important step you can take to protect our community and is the right thing to do.