Campus Operations During COVID-19
The university strives to keep the ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ community safe and healthy through the following measures:
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ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ monitors the guidance of both the New Jersey Department of Health and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding the use of face masks to help reduce the risk of COVID-19.
- Masks are optional but recommended for ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ students, employees and visitors in campus building, shuttles and other indoor facilities.
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Masks are available at the Campus Center Information Desk, Student Health Services, Division offices, the library and off-site ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ locations. Details are in the Campus Operations FAQ.
- Faculty may require masks to be worn in their academic classes, studios, clinicals and labs. Students must respect and comply with such instructions. Faculty can submit an should they experience a significant challenge with compliance.
- Employees are not required to wear masks during work meetings or in common work areas. Individuals may request others to wear a mask when meeting. Please be understanding and considerate of such requests.
- Masks must be worn when visiting Student Health Services.
Vaccination Requirement
In light of updated federal and state guidelines on COVID-19, ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ strongly recommends but no longer requires employees and students to be vaccinated against the virus, effective Monday, June 19, 2023.
Campus Operations
Please note: The guidelines below are meant as examples and should not be considered final or comprehensive.
Course Modality
ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ operates as a predominantly face-to-face academic experience with additional course modalities available, including online and hybrid. Course modalities, chosen by the instructor of record, are listed on the current course schedule. Classrooms are scheduled to open at full capacity.
Safety Precautions
The university will continue to encourage the community to Soar Safely in accordance with the guidance of the CDC and OSHE.
In light of updated federal and state guidelines on COVID-19, ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ strongly recommends but no longer requires employees and students to be vaccinated against the virus, effective Monday, June 19, 2023.
Residential Housing
ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ intends to provide robust residential life and campus experiences at the Galloway and Atlantic City campuses. Policies for guests and gatherings will be adapted as needed to meet state guidelines.
Cleaning:
Common areas and hallways in residential areas, including bathrooms and lounges in Housing 2 and 3, are cleaned five days a week, Monday through Friday. 
On-Campus Isolation and Quarantine Protocols:
Chris Gaupp Housing will be used for quarantine or isolation. ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ’s Office of Residential Life reserves the right to use other vacant ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ residential housing for quarantine or isolation housing. 
ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ will continue to contact trace residential students per CDC and State of New Jersey guidelines. 
Resources
For more information on the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19):
