Coronavirus Preparedness and Resources
The University System of Maryland continues to monitor the spread of the novel coronavirus (“SARS-CoV-2”) and its impact on our USM institutions. As we address this crisis, the USM administration and the leaders of our universities and regional centers are committed to ensuring the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff, as well as the communities that neighbor USM campuses.
The USM leadership, university presidents, and key staff have held regular briefings to announce actions taken by our campuses in response to COVID-19. Our campuses have access to the guidance of infectious disease and public health experts located at various USM institutions, including the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the University of Maryland School of Public Health. In addition, the USM is working closely with federal, state, and local health officials to share information and implement policies related to preparedness and prevention.
For the latest developments in Maryland, residents should visit the Maryland Department of Health website at coronavirus.maryland.gov.
USM COVID-19 Response Statements
January 7, 2022 USM Requires COVID Boosters for Residential Students
December 2, 2021 Update on USM COVID Protocols
May 18, 2021 Mandatory Vaccination: Frequently Asked Questions
May 18, 2021 COVID Vaccination and the International Student: Frequently Asked Questions
April 23, 2021 USM Chancellor Jay A. Perman Issues COVID Vaccination Mandate for USM Students, Faculty, and Staff
April 16, 2021 USM Chancellor Jay A. Perman Comments on Consulting with USM Presidents on Mandatory Vaccination
March 9, 2021 Statement by USM Chancellor Jay A. Perman on COVID Vaccine Rollout
January 13, 2021 Report from USM Chancellor Jay A. Perman to USM Board of Regents
December 11, 2020, Guidance Extending FFCRA Leave Expiration to June 30, 2021
November 13, 2020 Report from USM Chancellor Jay A. Perman to the USM Board of Regents
September 15, 2020, Temporary Exception to Annual Leave “Carryover” Limit through Calendar Year 2022
August 26, 2020 Statement by USM Chancellor Jay A. Perman: Special Meeting of Board of Regents
August 23, 2020 USM Statement on Monitoring and Responding to Anticipated Changes in COVID-19 Disease Progression, Fall 2020
August 22, 2020 USM Statement on COVID-19 Testing and a Remote Start to the Fall Semester at Towson University (TU)
July 30, 2020 USM Statement on COVID-19 Testing and Symptom Monitoring for Students and Employees Returning in Fall 2020
June 19, 2020 USM Statement: University System of Maryland Freezes Tuition, Room & Board Rates for 2020-21 Academic Year
May 29, 2020 USM Statement: USM Institutions Plan a Fall Semester of Hybrid In-Person and Remote Instruction
May 26, 2020 Statement by USM Chancellor Jay A. Perman on Return-to-Campus and Return-to-Research Planning
May 8, 2020, Statement by USM Chancellor Jay A. Perman on Planning for a Return to Campus This Fall
May 1, 2020, USM Chancellor Jay A. Perman's Report to Board of Regents
March 27, 2020, Statement by USM Chancellor Jay A. Perman on the Partial Refund of Student Fees
March 23, 2020, Statement by USM Chancellor Jay A. Perman on Essential USM Employees
March 16, 2020, Statement by USM Chancellor Jay A. Perman, Special USM Board of Regents Meeting
March 16, 2020, Statement Regarding Staff Remaining on Campus During Current Telework Period
March 12, 2020, Guidance on Telework, Study Abroad, and Large Gatherings
March 10, 2020, Guidance on USM Spring Break, Distance Learning, and Related COVID-19 Preparations
March 6, 2020, USM Prepares for Impending Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in State of Maryland
March 3, 2020, USM Statement on Self Isolation of Students, Faculty & Staff
February 28, 2020, Letter to the USM Presidents
January 24, 2020, Letter to the USM Presidents
State Resources
- Maryland Department of Health
- Maryland Emergency Management Agency
- Governor Larry Hogan Declares State of Emergency, Expands Statewide Response
Federal Resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- CDC Interim Guidance for Administrators of US Institutions of Higher Education
- U.S. State Department
- U.S Department of Education