Based on recent guidance from the University of Louisiana System, the University of Louisiana MonroeÌýhas lifted theÌýmask mandateÌýforÌýthe ÃÛ½ÛÖ±²¥ campus, effective immediately.
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The university will continue to monitor COVID-19 rates and may, if necessary, reinstate the mask mandate on campus.
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FacultyÌýhave the option toÌýrequireÌýmasks to be worn inÌýtheirÌýclassrooms. Students will be notified if masks are required inÌýcertainÌýclassrooms.
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The mask policyÌýandÌýCOVID-19ÌýprotocolsÌýremain forÌýstudents or employeesÌýwho have been exposed or tested positive for COVID-19. This includes the requirement that masks must be worn for five days following a COVID-related quarantine. Protocols for students are available atÌý/coronavirus/covid19protocol.pdf, and for employees atÌý/safety/employee_covid_protocols.html.
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Students, faculty,Ìýstaff, and visitorsÌýare encouraged to protect themselves and others by wearing masks regardless of vaccination status.
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Free vaccinations areÌýavailable from the Louisiana National Guard from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays on the second floor of the SUB. Free testing from the National Guard is available daily from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Fridays on the second floor of the SUB.
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For more information, please visitÌý/coronavirus/.