On April 1, Stevens announced that “effective Monday, April 4, 2022, masking indoors will be optional in campus facilities at times when physical distance can be maintained.” According to the announcement, the update to the mask policy was based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a lower reported rate of infection regarding COVID-19, and input from the Stevens community through a survey sent on March 15.
As of Monday, April 4, masks are optional in indoor spaces where physical distancing is possible. Some places in which masking will be optional include residence hall rooms, communal spaces, office spaces, meetings and events with small groups, and the Schaefer Athletic Center.
In indoor facilities where physical distancing is not possible, masking will remain mandatory. For example, masks continue to be mandatory in classrooms, the Stevens Shuttle, Student Health Services, and crowded indoor events such as Admitted Student Weekend, Innovation Expo, and Commencement.
While masks are optional, “any individual who would like to continue wearing a mask in any setting is welcome to do so at any time.” Furthermore, the announcement stresses that individuals should not be pressured to remove masks and that no assumptions about an individual’s health status should be made if they choose to wear a mask.
While the mask policy has been updated, Stevens will continue to monitor COVID-19 conditions in Hoboken, adhere to CDC guidelines, and communicate with health officials. The mask policy is subject to change at any point in time if circumstances change.
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