Returning to Campus Strategy

Leaders from across CMU’s academic and administrative units have collaborated on a comprehensive, phased strategy for returning to on-campus activities. 

They have considered every dimension of operations in the context of these phases, using a very deliberate approach. They have established principles that are guiding decision-making at this crucial time:

• Adhere to government health and safety requirements and guidance (federal, state and local);
• Pursue a phased and piloted approach to reopening; improve processes based on research and learning from pilots;
• Maintain excellence across our education and research missions, whether they are delivered in-person, through a remote platform or a hybrid modality;
• Support a high-quality student experience; and
• Identify novel educational approaches, such as creative curricula and pedagogy, and technology-enhanced teaching and learning.

Note: Anyone returning to on-site work must first receive university approval.

Phases

These phases will overlap as different parts of the university return to campus. Each phase may encompass several weeks/months. Compliance and mitigation efforts will help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and will support these phases.