COVID-19 Update for UMSON Students
August 20, 2021Communications and resources continue to be added to UMSON's COVID-19 Response webpage. Please note that the page has been revised, and outdated information has been removed.
- The following communications have been added to Information for Students > Recent Student Communications:
- Aug. 16, 2021: Student COVID-19 Vaccination Deadlines
- Aug. 6, 2021: COVID Symptom Monitoring - Please Read
- Aug. 6, 2021: UMB Face Covering Policy
- The SAFE on Campus system has been retired as of Aug. 15. Therefore, all mentions of and links related to SAFE on Campus have been removed.
- A reminder has been added about UMB’s Policy Requiring Use of Face Coverings. Face coverings are required to be worn by everyone, regardless of vaccination status, while in public indoor settings.
- On the UMSON Student COVID-19 Vaccination, Symptom Monitoring, and Testing Requirements page, the following information has been added:
COVID-19 Symptom Monitoring Requirements
As of Aug. 13, you are expected to complete the CastleBranch Wellness Center survey each time you attend an in-person clinical or practicum regardless of vaccination status. The Wellness Center survey will appear in your CastleBranch Bridges account when you log in at https://mycb.castlebranch.com.
Failure to complete the CastleBranch Wellness Center survey may result in loss of clinical hours.
Students coming to campus solely for medical appointments do not need to complete symptom monitoring.
- The Guidance and Letters to the UMB Community section has been updated with the following:
- Aug. 19, 2021: Essential International Travel Request Form
- Aug. 16, 2021: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Available for UMB
All UMSON community members are expected to check their umaryland.edu email and review the UMSON COVID-19 Response and UMB Recovery webpages daily for updates, which are occurring regularly.