SPRING 2022 Mask Requirements
Do I need to wear a mask on campus?
Yes. We will now have three ways that you can choose to mask on campus. You must choose one of the following options to comply with the University’s mask requirements:
- Good: a surgical mask
- Better: a surgical mask with a cloth mask worn over it
- Best: a KN95 mask (or the equivalent)
To help, dispensers with surgical masks will continue to be found in each WCU building. These dispensers have been improved to make mask retrieval easier and increased quantities of masks will be given to our building managers on a regular basis. We will also make a limited number of KN95 masks (or their equivalents) available in our buildings. These masks can be found in classrooms, academic department suites, and in each College’s or School’s dean’s office.
Mask Wearing Protocol for All Students, Faculty, Staff, and Visitors:
- All faculty, staff, students, and visitors, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth when indoors.
- All members of the University community may remove the mask to eat when seated while in appropriate dining locations.
- It is recommended that faculty, staff, and students always carry two (2) masks to account for the possibility that a mask might be lost or spoiled.
- Masks will be provided at various locations throughout campus to ensure the ability for compliance with this requirement.
- Face masks may be worn when outdoors, but it is not an obligation of this policy notice.
More details: Student Masking Info
Do I need to wear a mask at athletics events?
West Chester University Athletics is pleased to continue to welcome spectators to all home intercollegiate athletic contests. As a reminder, all spectators, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear a mask when attending any indoor athletic contests inside Hollinger Field house, the Sturzebecker Health Science Center, or the Graham Natatorium. Masking by all spectators in attendance creates the safest possible atmosphere for the student-athletes, coaches, staff, team representatives, officials, and all other spectators.
At outdoor events, including those events held inside John A. Farrell Stadium, Vonnie Gros Field, and Rockwell Field, masks are not required; however, fans are encouraged to have a mask with them as masking is required when entering any building on campus.
West Chester Athletics thanks you for your continued cooperation.
Will masks be available on campus?
Dispensers with surgical masks will continue to be found in each WCU building. These dispensers have been improved to make mask retrieval easier and increased quantities of masks will be given to our building managers on a regular basis. We will also make a limited number of KN95 masks (or their equivalents) available in our buildings. These masks can be found in classrooms, academic department suites, and in each College’s or School’s dean’s office.
It is recommended that faculty, staff, and students carry two (2) masks with them at all times.
Will masks be required in WCU Owned and USH Affiliated residence halls and apartment buildings?
Regardless of vaccination status, all students are required to wear a mask in common areas of the residence halls and apartment buildings where three (3) feet of social distancing is not possible. Masks are not required inside an individual student's bedroom, suite, or apartment.