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Campus Updates

May 5, 2023

UMass Boston COVID-19 Policy Update

January 18, 2023

Lifting Indoor Mask Requirement Effective Wednesday, January 18

January 6, 2023

Indoor Mask Requirement Effective Monday, January 9

December 12, 2022

Campus Health Update

October 3, 2022

COVID-19 Update

September 15, 2022

Air Quality Monitoring

September 9, 2022

Monkeypox Update

August 25, 2022

COVID-19 Memo

June 17, 2022

Mask Optional Policy

May 6, 2022

Indoor mask requirement

April 21, 2022

Masks Are Strongly Recommended

April 5, 2022

Second Booster Vaccine Shot

March 11, 2022

Updates to Our Masking Policy

February 18, 2022

COVID-19 Protocols Update

February 2, 2022

COVID Update Memo

January 21, 2022

Returning to Campus COVID Checklist

January 12, 2022

Procedures for Testing and Returning to Campus

January 6, 2022

Campus COVID-19 Advisory and Precautions

December 16, 2021

Booster Shots Required for Students for Spring Semester

December 9, 2021

Campus COVID-19 Update

October 13, 2021

Face Covering Mandate Extended

October 4, 2021

Reviewing the COVID-19 Daily Self-Checklist

August 23, 2021

Fall 2021 COVID-19 Policies & Guidelines

August 16, 2021

A Message from UMass Boston Police

August 4, 2021

Back to Campus SDQD Update

August 3, 2021

Return to Campus Checklist - Faculty and Staff

July 29, 2021

Where to eat – dining options on campus

July 26, 2021

Faculty and Staff: BeaconCard Parking Pass Reminder

July 23, 2021

Updated COVID-19 Guidelines

July 20, 2021

Parking and Transportation Information for Fall 2021

July 14, 2021

Employee Vaccination and Surveillance Testing

June 25, 2021

Faculty and Staff Vaccination Advisory

Student Vaccination Advisory

June 23, 2021

BeaconCard Parking Pass Reminder

Policy on Requirements Related to Access to UMB Buildings and Campus Grounds Resulting from the COVID-19 Pandemic

June 21, 2021

Reserving Meeting and Event Spaces

June 16, 2021

Academic Modality

June 2, 2021

Outdoor Face Covering Mandate Lifted

May 24, 2021

Technology Update

May 17, 2021

Face Covering & Travel Policy Updates

Town Hall Video Online

May 13, 2021

New Pedestrian Pathways Will Enhance Campus Access

May 11, 2021

BeaconCard Parking Pass Update

May 10, 2021

HVAC System Update

May 6, 2021

Return to Campus

May 3, 2021

Fall Planning Update at Town Hall 5/5/21 3PM

April 26, 2021

An Update on Vaccinations for the UMass Boston Community

April 1, 2021

Fall Planning Update: Message from Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco

March 8, 2021

Fall Planning Underway: Message from Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco

February 11, 2021

Summer and Fall Planning: Message from Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco

October 29, 2020

Spring Semester Plan: Message from Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco

October 13, 2020

Chancellor's Update on Planning for Winter & Spring Semesters

September 3, 2020

Policy on Requirements Related to Access to Campus

(Updated Version of Policy Requirements on June 23, 2021)

August 25, 2020

August 25 Update from the Academic Continuity Task Force

August 24, 2020

New Resources for Navigating the Fall Semester: Message from Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco

August 18, 2020

August 18 Update from the Academic Continuity Task Force

August 13, 2020

August 13 Update from the Academic Continuity Task Force

August 4, 2020

August 4 Update from the Academic Continuity Task Force

July 21, 2020

July 21 Update from the Academic Continuity Task Force

July 14, 2020

July 14 Update from the Academic Continuity Task Force

July 1, 2020

July 1 Update from the Academic Continuity Task Force

June 22, 2020

Fall Plan Finalized: A Message from Interim Chancellor Katherine Newman

June 11, 2020

Planning for Fall: Input Requested by June 16: A Message from Interim Chancellor Katherine Newman

May 28, 2020

A Message from Chancellor-elect Marcelo Suárez-Orozco

May 21, 2020

Please Join in Our Virtual Celebration of the Class of 2020: Message from Interim Chancellor Katherine Newman

May 15, 2020

Campus Update on UMass Boston Financial Progress: Message from Interim Chancellor Katherine Newman

May 13, 2020

We Are Beacons: A Video Message from Chancellor Newman | Transcript of Video Message from Interim Chancellor Newman

May 7, 2020

Face Coverings: Message from Vice Chancellor for Human Resources Marie Bowen

May 6, 2020

Apply for CARES Act Emergency Aid: Message from Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management Katie Lynch
CARES Act Emergency Aid for Students: Message from Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management Katie Lynch

May 5, 2020

New Student Orientation: Message from Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Gail DiSabatino

April 30, 2020

Remote Operations Extended Until Further Notice: Message from Vice Chancellor for Human Resources Marie Bowen
A Reminder about Academic Integrity: Message from Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Emily McDermott

April 27, 2020

Campus Update from Chancellor Newman

April 24, 2020

Summer classes via remote learning; scholarships available: Message from Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Emily McDermott

April 22, 2020

Commencement 2020 Announcement: Message from Interim Chancellor Katherine Newman

April 14, 2020

Registrar Valerie Corrente and Vice Provost for Research and Strategic Initiatives and Dean of Graduate Studies Bala Sundaram emailed graduate students on April 14 to tell them that for the spring 2020 semester only, graduate students can opt for a SAT (Satisfactory) grade in up to 2 courses (up to a maximum of 8 credits) for PhD/master's degrees and 1 course (up to 4 credits) if enrolled in a certificate program. Exceptions to the SAT offer are noted here. Students requesting the SAT grade should submit the form on the Registrar's website to their graduate program director for approval and submission to sarah.bartlett@umb.edu for processing. The deadline for submitting SAT requests is May 13, 2020.

In addition, the Registrar’s Office will not be noting any Academic Standing calculations or notations to student records for the spring 2020 semester, and all graduate students have been pre-approved for a one year extension (through May of 2021) of the statute of limitations. Students who want to opt-in need to fill out the SPRING 2020 Statute of Limitations extension form on the Registrar's website and send it to the Registrar’s Office at sarah.bartlett@umb.edu.

April 8, 2020

Cloth Face Covering CDC Guidance: Message from University Health Services Executive Director Robert Pomales

April 6, 2020

From UMass Boston to UMass Medical School and Back: Our Tribute and Their Reply: Message from Interim Chancellor Katherine Newman

April 2, 2020

Commencement Update—Input Requested: Message from Commencement Committee
A Joint Statement from Public MA AANAPISI Institutions

April 1, 2020

Remote Operations Extended Through May 4: Message from Vice Chancellor for Human Resources Marie Bowen
Video Message from Interim Chancellor Katherine Newman | Transcript of Video Message from Interim Chancellor Newman

March 30, 2020

Updates on Coronavirus Related Academic and Financial Issues: Message from Interim Chancellor Katherine Newman

March 27, 2020

Student Account Adjustment Statement: Message from Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance Kathleen Kirleis

Families First Coronavirus Response Act

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which was passed into law on March 18, extends certain additional benefits to employees. These include paid sick leave for COVID-19-related illness and expanded family and medical leave to address lack of childcare due to COVID-19. The provisions of FFCRA go into effect on April 1, 2020 and will extend through December 31, 2020.

Please see the FFCRA Informational Poster provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.

Human Resources is coordinating with colleagues across the UMass system, including the Office of the General Counsel, to gather guidance for interpreting and implementing the provisions of this new act.

Employees with questions about the act as it pertains to their personal situations should contact Lori Sullivan in Human Resources at lori.sullivan@umb.edu or at 617.287.6615. 

March 25, 2020

A Message from Interim Provost and VC for Academic Affairs Emily McDermott

March 24, 2020

Supporting Our Students: Message from Dean of Students and Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs John Silveria

March 23, 2020

Heartened and Inspired: Message from UMass President Marty Meehan

March 22, 2020

Way to Go!: Message from Interim Chancellor Katherine Newman

March 19, 2020

Healey Library: Current Status of Resources and Services: Message from Healey Library Interim Dean Joanne Riley

March 18, 2020

Important Campus Update: Message from Interim Chancellor Katherine Newman

March 17, 2020

Letter from Chancellor Elect Marcelo M. Suárez-Orozco

March 16, 2020

March 16 Video Message from Interim Chancellor Katherine Newman | Transcript of March 16 Video Message from Interim Chancellor Newman
Get the Technologies You'll Need to Work Productively from Home

March 15, 2020

UMass Boston Extends Online Learning Through End of Semester: Message from Interim Chancellor Katherine Newman

March 13, 2020

Update on Monday Operations: Message from Interim Chancellor Katherine Newman
Frequently Asked Questions for Faculty & Staff
UMass Boston Athletics Announces Cancelation of Spring Sports Season: Message from Acting Athletics Director Darlene Gordon
Frequently Asked Questions for Students

March 11, 2020

Coronavirus Update: Classes Canceled This Week: Message from Interim Chancellor Katherine Newman
COVID-19 Preparedness Update: Message from Chancellor and UMass President Marty Meehan

March 9, 2020

COVID-19 Update: Message to the Faculty from Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Emily McDermott

March 4, 2020

Coronavirus Update and Travel Restrictions: Message from Chancellor and UMass President Marty Meehan

March 2, 2020

COVID-19 Update and Travel Advisory: Message from Chancellor

February 19, 2020

Coronavirus Update: Message from University Health Services Executive Director Robert Pomales

February 4, 2020

Chancellor's Message on Tolerance

February 3, 2020

Helpful Tips for Our Community | Coronavirus & Staying Healthy 

February 2, 2020

Coronavirus Response: Message from Chancellor
Coronavirus Case FAQ

February 1, 2020

Coronavirus Case Confirmed: Message from Chancellor

January 31, 2020

Do I Need a Mask?
Coronavirus FAQ

January 27, 2020

Help Us Keep the Campus Healthy: Message from University Health Services Director Robert Pomales

January 23, 2020

UMass Boston is currently monitoring a situation involving the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). The Centers for Disease Control [CDC] has reported the outbreak of the 2019-nCoV began in late December 2019 in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. The WHO has NOT assigned a risk level for this outbreak to classify it as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Get information about the coronavirus.