Students
Vaccination & Testing
- UMN Get the Vax plan for the COVID-19 vaccine: University vaccination requirements, information, and planning
- UMN COVID-19 Testing Program: MTest webpage
Masks
Mask protocol:
- In accordance with the University’s official Face Covering Protocol:
- Masks are required: In posted healthcare settings; in settings where PPE is required due to environmental or hazardous material conditions; and in isolation spaces.
- Masks are not required: In any other indoor or outdoor settings at University-owned locations
- The University expects all community members to respect those who choose to wear a mask, as well as those who choose not to wear one.
- While masks are not required in many University spaces, everyone may wear a mask in settings that do not require them if they choose, especially in large classrooms or settings in which there are large numbers of people and potential increased risk of transmission.
- We recommend KN95 or N95 masks for greater protection. SPH has ordered KN95 masks for SPH faculty, staff, and students who will be on campus during fall 2022 semester.
SPH mask distribution:
- Students: SPH has ordered KN95 masks for students who will be on campus in fall 2022. These masks are available in SPH Student Services, Mayo A395, for SPH students to pick up during regular business hours (M-TH, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.).
- Additional masks: KN95 and other high quality masks will be available free of charge for students to pick up at the following locations, starting Jan. 18:
- Coffman Student Union, Student Activities Office (first floor, west end)
- Recreation and Wellness Center, main lobby/entrances
- West Bank Skyway, Gopher Express
- St. Paul Student Center, Room 42 (lower level)
- St. Paul Gym, main lobby/entrances
Effective masks and mask fittings:
- University Health and Safety Mask support program
This program is designed to help you choose a high-quality mask and provide instructions on its use and care to minimize transmission of respiratory diseases. - CDC guides: Effective mask wearing | Types of masks | Improving mask use
- 3M video for N95 mask fitting
U Card
Upon returning to campus, some buildings will require a U Card to enter: Make sure you have a U Card
International Students
Information and support for international students: UMN International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) website
Classroom Air Quality
- HVAC systems in all 780 classrooms on the UMN Twin Cities campus have been tested and meet CDC, OSHA, and ASHRAE guidelines.
Contact Us
SPH offices:
- Student Services Center
- Center for Career and Professional Development
- Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Students are also encouraged to contact their program coordinator with questions.
UMN Graduate School offices:
Student FAQs
- Grading for the fall semester will follow the University Grading and Transcript Policy.
- SPH adheres to the University’s Face Coverings Protocol for class attendance and participation in other in-person events.
- The University expects all community members to respect those who choose to wear a mask, as well as those who choose not to wear one.
- While masks are not required in many University spaces, we know that masking is an important preventive measure against COVID-19. Everyone may wear a mask in settings that do not require them if they choose, especially in large classrooms or settings in which there are large numbers of people and potential increased risk of transmission.
- We recommend KN95 or N95 masks for greater protection. SPH has ordered KN95 masks for SPH faculty, staff, and students who will be on campus during fall 2022 semester.
- Yes. SPH partners with One Stop Student Services to provide and administer emergency funding for SPH students. This funding is available for, but is not limited to: assistance with food/rent, temporary housing, space to self-quarantine, loss of job/income, and technology equipment support (laptops, WiFi, etc.). The goal of the program is to get students the relief you need as quickly as possible.
