On-Campus Service Postures
CMU has adopted three operational postures for our Pittsburgh campus — Restricted, Essential and Modified — to reflect the appropriate levels of in-person versus remote activity based on the nature of the pandemic on campus and in our region.
University leadership is tracking a host of metrics and data to collectively assist with risk-informed decision-making in the event that a transition in campus posture is needed. Indicators include: confirmed cases on campus, Allegheny County case data, daily self-assessment trends, quarantine/isolation housing availability, supply base and many other factors.
Current Posture: Modified Services
Effective: 2/12/21 at 11:59 p.m.
Students
- Hybrid Model for Teaching and Learning
- De-densified housing and dining facilities
- Non-curricular student activities must be pre-approved and are not to exceed 25 people in spaces that will permit proper physical distancing
- Most shared spaces open with modifications to support physical distancing (i.e., Fitness Facilities)
Faculty & Staff
- Administrative and operational personnel that support core educational and research permitted on campus
- Many units on campus continue to operate/meet remotely or will have a limited/rotating presence on campus
Research
Approved on-site research activities may continue subject to any additional requirements from the Vice President for Research.
Visitors
Visitors permitted subject to approval
Restricted Services
Students
- Remote study temporarily required, with exceptions considered
- De-densified housing and dining facilities
- In-person student activities and gatherings temporarily suspended
- Limited shared spaces open with modifications to support physical distancing (i.e., CUC reduced hours)
Faculty & Staff
- Remote work, events and meetings for most academic, administrative and operational units
- Essential Services continue
- Academic instruction may be delivered remotely using on-campus learning facilities
Research
Approved on-site research activities may continue subject to any additional requirements from the Vice President for Research.
Visitors
Visitors permitted subject to approval
Essential Services Only
Students
- Remote study required
- Reduction in housing and dining facilities — residential students who can relocate home are encouraged to do so
- Gatherings prohibited
- Facilities only open to support on-campus students and essential services
Faculty & Staff
- Remote work, events and meetings required
- Essential on-campus services only (i.e., Facilities Management, Postal Services, etc.)
Research
Approved on-site research activities may continue subject to any additional requirements from the Vice President for Research.
Visitors
Visitors only permitted by special exception