Each week, the University monitors the Centers for Disease Control county level data tracker for COVID-19. This three-level system, which provides guidance on indoor masking, indicates that as of July 14 our four-county area is categorized as Medium.

Effective immediately, and until further notice, masking is now optional in public spaces inside all University buildings. At all levels, individuals can wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by personal level of risk. Individuals with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask.

All visitors to University Health Services (UHS) must continue to wear a mask, according to its stated policies.

Faculty may require masks to be worn in their classes, laboratories, studios, and offices.

Staff members may require masks to be worn in their offices.

As was previously announced, these data change weekly, and University policies may change as a result. Please be diligent about checking the website for updates <https://new.sewanee.edu/>;.