Published: March 4, 2021

The Research & Innovation OfficeÌýhas developed additional guidance—in compliance with current COVID-19 dial status and current COVID-19 public health orders—for individuals approved through theÌýReturn to On-Campus and Field Work form and processÌýto meet within small groups under certain conditions.


Anyone approved through theÌýReturn to On-Campus and Field Work form and processÌýis now permitted to meet in small groups under the following conditions:

  • All individuals must followÌýestablished campus protocols: complete theÌýBuff PassÌýdaily health check-in each day they will be on campus;Ìýparticipate in weekly monitoring tests if they are campus at least one day a week;Ìýwear a face covering; keep physically distant; and adhere to all current safety practices and COVID-19 dial restrictions.Ìý
  • Indoors,Ìýgroups up to 3 peopleÌýmay meetÌýin personÌýforÌýno more than an hourÌýat a time while adhering to appropriate building and room density requirements.ÌýÌý
  • Outdoors, groups of up to 8 peopleÌýmay meet in person.Ìý
  • No individual engaged in approved on-campus or field work who is uncomfortable meeting in person via this process may be required to do so.Ìý
  • Anyone wishing to participate in such small group meetings but not already approved through the Return to On-Campus and Field work form and process should firstÌýapply to return to on-campus or field work. For those already approved to return to campus or field work, no additional approval is needed.Ìý