COVID-19 vaccinations will be required for all students, faculty and staff returning to campus this fall semester, as announced by the University System of Maryland Chancellor.
- To meet the requirement, you must receive your second Pfizer or Moderna shot or only Johnson & Johnson shot no later than August 2, 2021.
- Please plan ahead: Depending on the type of vaccine you receive, you may have to receive your first dose no later than July 6 in order to get your second dose by August 2.
- UMD will comply with all federal and state laws in granting appropriate exemptions for medical or religious reasons. You can request a vaccine exemption for medical or religious reasons here.
- Example religious exemption form (PDF); for review only. Do not submit this example form.
- Example medical exemption form (PDF); for review only. Do not submit this example form.
- Important vaccine information for students arriving from outside the United States is available from the University Health Center.
- Affiliates coming to campus one or more days per week and interacting with UMD students, faculty, or staff are also required to be vaccinated. See guidelines for affiliates.
More information about this policy can be found HERE.