Fall Return
Western Michigan University is planning a safe return to near-normal operations for the fall 2021 semester. We plan to offer a robust on-campus environment with a wide array of learning, living, and co-curricular opportunities.
Note: As of Aug. 4, 2021, WMU has reinstated its masking policy—regardless of vaccination status—per CDC guidance on local transmission. Please refer to the message sent for more information.
Internal Resources
- COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan
- COVID-19 Waiver
- COVID-19: Return to Field, Clinical or Internship Placement Guidelines
- COVID-19 testing available at Sindecuse Health Center
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Precautions
- If You Are Sick or Suspect COVID-19
- Recommended Precautions for Close Contacts
- Stigma and COVID-19: Know the Facts
- Stop the Spread of Germs
- Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease 2019
- Outside Contractor Waiver
External Resources
Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department
American Industrial Hygiene Association
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIH)
General Awareness Training Tool
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COVID-19 Toolbox
- Can SARS-CoV-2, the Virus that Causes COVID-19 Disease, Be Spread by Blood?(150KB)
- COVID-19 Resource List(264KB)
- Protecting Yourself from COVID-19 in the Workplace Fact Sheet(380KB)
- Technology Tips for Virtual Meetings and Interactive Online Sessions(171KB)
State of Michigan
Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
U.S. Department of Education
National Safety Council
John Hopkins University & Medicine
University of California Irvine
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