NERS COVID OPERATIONS PLAN

As of May 2023, the University of Michigan has transitioned to a new phase of pandemic response.  While health experts continue to monitor COVID-19 and other infectious diseases, most measures related to the pandemic have been rolled back at this time.  See the most recent message to the campus community from U-M leadership. Below you can find additional resources and up to date policies and procedures.

U-M COVID-19 Response

The University of Michigan’s policies and guidance to support safe and healthy in-person experiences for our students, faculty, and staff.

U-M Vaccination Policy

Beginning in fall 2023, all U-M students residing in Michigan Housing on the Ann Arbor campus are required to have received a single dose of bivalent COVID-19 vaccine. U-M continues to allow for medical and religious exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccination.

• Submit or view your vaccination status in the Wolverine Access COVID-19 Collection with Vax Viewer. (More Info about Vax Viewer.)
• Submit an exemption request here for medical and religious reasons.

ResponsiBlue Screening Check

Members of the campus community are encouraged to take a health screening check before entering a U-M building or property. Visitors and vendors are encouraged to use the guest version of ResponsiBLUE app.

Face covering policy

Masks are optional for most indoor spaces on the University of Michigan campuses. Certain units, such as Michigan Medicine, University Health Service, and the School of Dentistry, have local-level policies requiring masks under certain conditions. Individuals who have tested positive or have been exposed to COVID-19 should mask while around others through Day 10 of their isolation or self-monitoring period.  See full policy and exceptions here.

Other Health and Safety Information

• In case of emergency, contact, U-M Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) at (734) 763-1131. 
• If you receive a positive COVID-19 test, self-report it to the University here.
• If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19, follow these directions from the University.
• Use the U-M COVID-19 hotline (734-936-7000) for resources and support during the pandemic. The hotline provides a triage structure that allows community members to reach the appropriate unit based on their COVID-19-related needs and follows the recommendation of the Campus Health Response Committee.
• Information from the University about testing can be found here.
• Information from the University about all travel can be found here.
• Information from the University about U-M business travel can be found here.
• Follow these general cleaning guidelines.
• Report public health concerns by calling the COVID-19 Concerns Reporting Line at 734-647-3000.