Mason started the fall semester as scheduled on Monday, August 24, with a mix of in-person instruction and expanded online classes. Research also continues under this hybrid model.

Our guiding principle: We pledge to support the health, safety, and well-being of the Mason community while fulfilling the university’s mission.

A Multi-Step Process:

Mason’s Safe Return to Campus Plan (PDF) has been reviewed by the State Council of Higher Education and has been found to be compliant in containing the required components of the Higher Education Reopening Guidance (PDF), which was developed in consultation with the Virginia Department of Health.

We’re following a six-step approach.

This plan is flexible, and will change as circumstances warrant.

We’ll provide updates on this page, as each new stage begins, and as new information becomes available.

You Should Know... These precautions have been set up for a reason No one wants to endanger community health or disrupt research and instruction. For your health and safety, as well as that of our community, failure to follow these guidelines and precautions means you’ll be asked to leave your work area, classroom, or building. Repeated non-compliance may result in disciplinary action. Students who violate precautions will be in violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Noncompliance can be referred to the Office of Student Conduct through their online reporting portal.

Employee noncompliance concerns can be reported anonymously to Human Resources and Payroll at 703-993-2600.

University Preparedness Guide

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