Our guiding principle:
We pledge to support the health, safety, and well-being of the Mason community while fulfilling the university’s mission.
Mason COVID Safety Plan
The COVID Safety Plan (PDF) has been updated as of December 15, 2022.
Vaccinations and Boosters
Mason is strongly encouraging students, faculty, and staff to be fully vaccinated and obtain a booster shot as soon as they are able. You can get a vaccine and booster at Mason.
Testing
Mason offers free COVID surveillance testing for asymptomatic students, faculty, and staff. Mason also offers diagnostic testing for symptomatic students and employees. Visit Mason’s COVID testing website for more information on testing, test site hours, and test procedures.
Mason COVID Health Check
Mason will continue to utilize the Mason COVID Health Check through the fall semester; however, as of December 15, 2022, Mason COVID Health Check will only be used for consent for COVID testing. If you plan to participate in COVID testing, please complete Mason COVID Health Check on the day of your test.
Reporting Positive Cases
As of December 15, 2022, individuals are no longer required to report positive test results to the university.
Policy Status
| Vaccinations and Boosters | Strongly Encouraged; Available at Fenwick |
| Testing | Open to all faculty, staff, and students. Strongly encouraged for all weekly. |
| Reporting COVID Cases | As of December 15, 2022, it is no longer required to report positive COVID cases to the university. |
| Mason COVID Health Check | As of December 15, 2022, Mason COVID Health Check will only be used for consent for COVID testing. If you plan to participate in COVID testing, please complete Mason COVID Health Check on the day of your test. |
| Masks | Mask Optional Exceptions: Required when testing; Available for use by event managers, instructors, etc. |