COVID-19 Related Requirements

As always, these policies are subject to change based on guidance and/or regulations from local, state, or federal health agencies. For the most up to date University policy on COVID related issues, visit https://www.emich.edu/emusafe/

SAFE RETURN-TO-CAMPUS PLAN

EMU's Fall 2021 Operations - Other Safety Resources (emich.edu)

Face masks

We intend to continue our current face mask policy as fall semester begins:

All members of the campus community will be required to wear face masks indoors regardless of vaccination status except in specific circumstances that are detailed in the policy.
In outdoor areas, individuals are not required to wear face masks regardless of vaccination status.

Individual University employees and offices cannot waive the University face mask mandates -- including the mandate that face masks be worn by all students in classrooms -- without the approval of the President’s Office. When necessary, instructors should reference and follow the University’s Guide to Classroom Management in the event an individual in the classroom refuses to comply with the University’s face mask policy.

Physical distancing

The University’s physical distancing policy for fall semester is as follows:

All students must engage in three feet of physical distancing in classrooms regardless of vaccination status. As outlined above, all students must also wear face masks in classrooms regardless of vaccination status.
In other indoor areas (outside of classrooms), individuals who are fully vaccinated and have reported their vaccination status to the University are not required to engage in physical distancing unless otherwise noted.

Individuals who are not fully vaccinated must engage in three feet of physical distancing indoors except in specific circumstances that are detailed in the University distancing policy.

In outdoor areas, individuals are not required to engage in physical distancing regardless of vaccination status.

Health Screening

If you have symptoms or believe you were exposed to COVID-19, please contact your primary health care provider or the IHA Health Center @ EMU at: 734-896-4110 for patient care management. You MUST also complete the COVID-19 Report Form (See emich.edu/emu-safe/safe-return-to-campus/students).

If you test positive for COVID-19, please complete the COVID-19 Report Form. The Assistant Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs will contact you for verification, support, and notify your instructors.

Hygiene

Hand hygiene practices, as well as appropriate cough etiquette, help reduce the spread of COVID-19. All individuals should regularly wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. At a minimum, individuals should wash their hands before eating and after using the restroom, touching anything in a public area, or blowing their nose. Use hand sanitizer when needed (but not in place of handwashing when soap and water are available). Hand sanitizer stations are in all buildings.

Wellness & Community Responsibility

We expect every member of the campus community to follow these standards as part of our community commitment to safety. Students who do not comply with the University’s policy requiring face coverings and physical distancing are subject to the University’s Code of Community Responsibility. Questions regarding enforcement involving students should be directed to the Office of Wellness & Community Responsibility at emu_owcr@emich.edu or 734-487-2157.