Well-Fitted Mask Policy

Effective September 15, 2022

Masks are no longer expected to be worn indoors for community members or guests, effective September 15, with the following exceptions: 

• Masking indoors will still be expected for those with a known exposure, and those in isolation when around other people, and those who have symptoms or continue to test positive.  
• Masks will be required in clinical spaces such as the Hamre Center and the athletic training room.
• Departments or event organizers may continue to have more specific, discipline-related expectations for competitions, rehearsals, and performances – including for audience members.
• Individuals may set masking expectations for particular spaces as follows:
  • Faculty or staff may require masks in classrooms, in their own office space, or in other instructional spaces.
  • Students may require guests to wear masks in their residence hall rooms.
• Students may work with Disability Services if they need an accommodation for a masked classroom environment.  
• The policy is subject to change depending on current campus case levels, conditions in Minnesota/Ramsey County, the emergence of a new variant of concern, etc.