Face Coverings
Do I need a face covering?
Individual faculty, staff, or students may pick up a no-cost KN95 mask at the Bone Student Center Welcome Desk, Milner Library Circulation Desk, or the Multicultural Center.
Face coverings are available at no cost to university departments by making an online request through the COVID-19 Supplies Request Form.
Locations where face coverings are required
Face coverings are recommended, but not required, within all University facilities except for:
- Clinical settings, including Student Health Services, Student Counseling Services, COVID-19 testing sites, and other sites listed on this website.
- University events when required by contract with speakers, performers, etc.
- Public transportation (including Connect Transit buses) and in other federally mandated sites
As a courtesy, please wear a face covering in a private office or residence hall room upon the occupant’s request. Please also wear a face covering in classrooms if requested by the instructor. There is no change to the University’s COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements at this time.
Heathcare Settings
- Student Health Services Clinic and waiting area
- Student Counseling Center and waiting area
- COVID-19 Vaccination Site
- COVID-19 Testing Site
- Athletics Training Clinic and Interactions
- Redbird EMS patient interactions
- Speech & Hearing Clinic and waiting area
- Psychological Services Clinic and waiting area
- SMART Clinic and waiting areas
- The Autism Place
Type and intended use of face coverings
- Cloth Face Covering
- Disposable Mask
- Medical-Grade Surgical Mask
- KN95 Respirator
- N95 Respirator
Who Should Wear
Employees, students and visitors that are not health care workers
When to Wear
Required for employees, students and visitors for all common indoor areas. Required outdoors when a person can't perform social distancing.
Use Limitations
Cloth masks should be washed daily; don't wear damp or when wet from spit or mucus.
Who Should Wear
Employees, students and visitors that are not health care workers
When to Wear
May be used as a face covering when a cloth face covering is not readily available.
Use Limitations
Ideally should be discarded after use.
Who Should Wear
Health care workers and patients in health care settings.
When to Wear
During single or multiple patient interactions or routine health procedures; recommended when N95s aren't available.
Use Limitations
Ideally should be discarded after each patient encounter.
Who Should Wear
Employees, students, and visitors
When to Wear
Face coverings are recommended, but not required, to wear face coverings within all University facilities, except for clinical settings, including Student Health Services, Student Counseling Services, COVID-19 testing sites, public transportation, such as Connect Transit.
Use Limitations
May cause wearers to experience restricted breathing capacity and other side effects, including shortness of breath, fatigue, and dizziness. Discontinue use if you experience any of these symptoms.
Who Should Wear
Health care workers and per job requirements.
When to Wear
Caring for patients with COVID-19 and performing procedures that put them most at risk of virus exposure.
Use Limitations
Ideally should be discarded after each patient encounter.