Safely Repopulating Campus
The following standards shall apply to all Framingham State University grounds, facilities and operations. All students, employees, and authorized guests participating in activities on campus must comply with the requirements described below.
- Relaxation of mitigations is allowed for fully vaccinated individuals only.
- Non-vaccinated individuals, including those with authorized exemptions, must continue to wear masks while in campus buildings or facilities and practice social distancing for their own protection and the protection of community members to reduce the spread of COVID19 per CDC recommendations.
These requirements or restrictions will be continually reviewed to respond to community public health information as well as state or federal guidance that may suggest or require alteration of these standards. Additional standards required of specific operations will also be met in accordance with state guidance and the campus requirements described below.
Individuals choosing to maintain a mask wearing practice in addition to vaccination may do so at their discretion and this personal health decision should be respected and authorized.
Required Action/Mitigation Effective July 21, 2021 until further notice.
Masks Required | Fully Vaccinated | Non-Vaccinated |
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Indoors (including University vehicles) | ✓ | |
Ram Trams | ✓ | ✓ |
Outdoors (socially distanced*) | ||
Outdoors (not socially distanced) | ||
Shared Offices/Public Facing Offices | ✓ | |
Private Offices |
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Classrooms | ✓ | |
Common Spaces (indoors) | ✓ | |
Common Spaces (outdoors)⁺ | ||
Residence Hall Private Rooms w/roommate or guest | ✓ | |
Residence Life: Guests Allowed | Fully Vaccinated | Non-Vaccinated |
Non-FSU Student Guests | Not Applicable (Summer) | Not Applicable (Summer) |
FSU Students – Inter-Hall Guests | Not Applicable (Summer) | Not Applicable (Summer) |
COVID Testing Required | Fully Vaccinated | Non-Vaccinated |
FSU Residential Student | ✓ | |
University Sponsored Travel Restricted | Fully Vaccinated | Non-Vaccinated |
Local travel | ||
Domestic travel | ✓ | |
International travel (including Study Abroad) | ✓ | ✓ |
Ram Tram Restrictions | Fully Vaccinated | Non-Vaccinated |
Occupancy limitation | ✓ | ✓ |
*Social distancing = 6 feet of separation strongly recommended
⁺See Outdoors (socially distanced)
Specific Operations:
Specialized operations of the University will comply with state requirements for their particular sector’s guidance including:
- Sodexo operations (Restaurant Standard)
- Follett Bookstore (Retail Standard)
- University Early Childhood Centers (Childcare Standard)
- Danforth Museum and McAuliffe Center (Museum Standard) (Theater & Performance Standard)
- Recreational Camp Programs (Summer Camp standard)
- The Warren Inn & Conference Center (Indoor & Outdoor Events) (Lodging) (Restaurant Standard)
- Fitness Center
- Indoor and Outdoor Sports Facilities