Masking

Illustration of people wearing face masks

Masking/Face Coverings: When and Why to Wear a Mask

There are no masking/face covering requirements on campus or in the community at this time, however well-fitting high-quality masks may still be a good idea in certain situations, whether to protect yourself or others.  These include: 

  • When you are ill with COVID-19 or any respiratory virus
  • When you have recently been exposed to COVID-19 and are visiting someone who is immunocompromised, elderly, or otherwise at high risk for severe disease 
  • If you are yourself at high risk for severe disease and you are in a crowded indoor public setting
  • For protection against wildfire smoke or other contaminants  

For more information regarding respiratory viruses and masks, see the CDC links: 

See also COVID-19, Respiratory Illnesses, and Air Quality & Wildfire Smoke