For updates on UMES's return to campus plans and weekly COVID updates please visit our Return to Campus web page.
Symptom Checker Survey
COVID-19 Training Module
The health and well-being of our campus community is our highest priority. The University's Task Force is working diligently to stay informed of changing dynamics in the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We will keep the campus informed of any and all updates on this page.
July 29, 2020
Maryland Department of Health Notice - Out of state travel and public travel advisory (July 29, 2020)
May 11, 2020
CARES Act Update
April 8, 2020
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has issued new guidance on the use of face coverings.
If you do not have a face mask, here is a CDC video to assist you in making one:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html
March 26, 2020
Move-out of residence halls is taking place and classes will resume via distance-learning on Monday, March 30, 2020.
All new information for individual audiences (Students, Faculty, Staff) is being added in the tabbed areas. Click on the topic in the left navigation bar.
March 13, 2020
NO in-person classes/exams today, however campus is open.
March 10, 2020 5:30 pm
As of today, no positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
are currently known at UMES or in any county on the Eastern Shore, however the
University continues to make preparations to help prevent the spread of the
virus to our area.
COVID-19 new guidelines - March 10, 2020
March 10, 2020 9:00 am
As of today, March 10, there are no reported cases of COVID-19 in any county on Maryland's Eastern Shore. UMES will continue to operate normally, but limit large events and encourage social distancing (leaving three to six feet between people) as well as implement additional cleaning procedures. Flu is prevalent in our area so please continue to be diligent in appropriate hand hygiene (washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or alcohol-based hand sanitizer) and covering coughs and sneezes. For more specific questions, please reach out to Ms. Grant at the campus health center at (410) 651- 6597.
Resources from CDC:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/COVID19-symptoms.pdf
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/stop-the-spread-of-germs.pdf
Resources for information:
https://www.usmd.edu/coronavirus
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/index.html
UMB Clinical Guidance - UMES is following the same guidelines as UMB
Guidance to UMB Students Regarding International Travel - UMES is following the same guidelines as UMB
Guidance to UMB Faculty and Staff Regarding International Travel - UMES is following the same guidelines as UMB
March 6, 2020
Dear Students
As I hope you are aware, our institution is working in conjunction with the University System of Maryland to appropriately and proactively prepare our response to any possible COVID-19 infections in our area.
Message from Hans Cooper, VP for Enrollment and Student Experience - March 6, 2020
Message from Nancy Niemi, Provost & VP for Academic Affairs - March 6, 2020
Dear Campus Community,
As you are aware, our institution is working in conjunction with the University System of Maryland (USM) to appropriately and proactively prepare our response to any possible COVID-19 infections in our area.
Campus Community Message - March 6, 2020