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Are masks required on campus and in classrooms?

October 2, 2022
Campus GuidelinesClassroom and Office GuidanceMasking

No. Masks are recommended but not required while on campus, with noted exceptions: Masks are required in the Student Health and Wellness Center, the Children’s Learning Center, and specific health care professional training programs. Campus units that need masks can… Read More

How do we determine when to return to work, class and campus?

September 26, 2022
Campus GuidelinesClassroom and Office GuidanceIsolation and Quarantine

All students and employees who have COVID-19 symptoms, have tested positive for COVID-19 or have had close contact with someone who has COVID-19 should use guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help determine when to return… Read More

Are students and staff required to self-report their positive COVID-19 test result or diagnosis?

September 26, 2022
Campus GuidelinesTesting

Yes, students and staff should self-report their positive test result and/or a positive COVID-19 diagnosis to UWM with this COVID-19 Case Submission form. The Dean of Students Office will notify, in a de-identified manner, the other students in your in-person… Read More

What should I do if a student contacts me to report that they tested positive or were diagnosed with COVID-19?

September 26, 2022
Campus GuidelinesClassroom and Office GuidanceTesting

Regardless of vaccination status, an individual who tests positive should isolate following the CDC’s Quarantine and Isolation Calculator. You should instruct the COVID-positive student to: Stay home and isolate. Self-report their illness. Follow the Student Health and Wellness Center’s or… Read More

What should I do if I’m identified as a close contact?

September 9, 2022
Campus GuidelinesClassroom and Office GuidanceIsolation and Quarantine

UWM recommends using the CDC’s Quarantine and Isolation Calculator for the most recent guidance when one is a close contact or has tested positive. If students or employees have been exposed to COVID-19, they should wear a mask for 10… Read More

Will UWM monitor positive COVID-19 cases in Fall 2022?

August 21, 2022
Campus GuidelinesClassroom and Office Guidance

Yes, UWM will monitor students and employees who report that they’re positive for COVID-19. UWM does not plan to conduct internal contact tracing.

Will there be mandatory COVID-19 testing on UWM campuses this fall?

August 21, 2022
Campus GuidelinesClassroom and Office GuidanceTesting

No. UWM is not requiring COVID-19 testing as in the past. Students can be tested or pick up at-home test kits at the UWM Student Health and Wellness Center. Also, at-home kits are available for pick-up at each of the… Read More

Are COVID-19 vaccines required for UWM students and employees?

August 21, 2022
Campus GuidelinesClassroom and Office GuidanceVaccination

No. Vaccines currently are not required of students or employees who are on campus or participating in campus activities. Thus, one cannot require students to vaccinate for specific courses, on-campus activities, a field trip or some other activity off campus…. Read More

What are the guidelines for a UWM department or unit planning an event?

March 10, 2022
Campus Guidelines

UWM departments or units planning non-academic events should follow these guidelines: Non-academic events with a maximum indoor capacity of 800, not including support staff required to operate the event, are allowed. Events of this size do not need special approval…. Read More

Does UWM provide personal protective equipment (PPE)? If so, how do I get it?

December 7, 2021
Campus GuidelinesClassroom and Office Guidance

The university is purchasing personal protective equipment at a central level that is distributed to any campus department that needs it for essential operations. This program is intended to supplement regular procurement by campus departments by serving as a reserve… Read More

What if my placement site requires COVID-19 vaccination or testing?

October 21, 2021
Campus GuidelinesClassroom and Office GuidanceTestingVaccination

UWM is committed to preparing students for success beyond the classroom through educational opportunities provided by clinical placements, field placements and other external internship sites. The public health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic may pose challenges for staff and students seeking… Read More

What remote-work resources are available to employees?

August 4, 2021
Campus GuidelinesClassroom and Office Guidance

Human Resources has developed an extensive website on remote work that provides guidance and resources for employees and supervisors. Information found on the page includes how an employee may make a request to work remotely and how supervisors may consider… Read More

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