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Fall 2020 Reopening Plan

Updates and resources on the gradual reopening of campus amid the COVID-19 pandemic

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UPDATED SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 at 8:00 P.M.

We have worked diligently to develop and enhance plans for reopening our physical campus this fall. Hundreds of faculty, staff and students have collaborated in work-groups and teams to create an academically-rich environment for the fall semester. Over 600 grants have been awarded to innovative approaches to online and blended learning. We have also worked to create a physically distant, socially-rich environment.

Our focus has been on the health and well-being of our entire campus community, and our plans have been coordinated with state and county health officials, with additional guidance provided by the University System of Maryland.



Fall Semester Schedule at Maryland: The University of Maryland began the semester as scheduled on August 31 but delayed undergraduate in-person instruction. After a two week delay, in-person undergraduate instruction resumed as planned on September 14. All graduate-level instruction and approved research activities will proceed as planned.

COVID-19 Dashboard Requirements for Returning to Campus Reopening FAQs

Our framework for planning the reopening is informed by four principles: Prioritize the health and safety of every member of our campus community; Protect and support the educational and research missions to maintain academic excellence; Make decisions grounded in our values of equity and inclusion; Provide timely and transparent communication and obtain input from internal and external stakeholders about the proposed reopening plans.

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Fiscal Planning The state's Department of Budget and Management has not yet released its proposed budget. Additional details will be shared when the proposed state budget is received. Updates on the Fiscal plan Feedback We value input from our campus community. Please fill out our feedback form to share suggestions or report concerns about health and safety on campus. Provide Feedback

Reopening Workgroups