Masks are now optional at CU Denver

Currently, masks are optional on campus, regardless of vaccination status. However, we highly encourage individuals to wear masks to help protect the community.

No. Beginning Monday, March 7, masks will be optional. Individuals can continue to wear a mask if they prefer. This should not be discouraged. If this results in communication problems, individuals are expected to be patient and provide opportunities for engagement.

No, beginning Monday, March 7, masks will be optional on campus. An instructor should not require everyone to wear masks to attend class. Instructors are free to wear face coverings and request social distancing (i.e. ask that students not sit in the front row). If faculty/staff members need workplace modifications because of masks being optional (i.e. requesting a larger room for additional distancing), they should contact their supervisor/chair and/or submit a request via a form on the Human Resources website.

Individuals can continue to wear a mask if they prefer. This should not be discouraged. The campus has additional KN95 masks available at the Lynx Central Main Desk located in the Student Commons building

Even with their own mask, some employees may continue to feel that because of their personal situation they need a workplace adjustment. For example, an employee who is immunocompromised or who has a high risk family member living with them may feel the need to request a change their physical work space, a change to how they engage with the public, or a request for a larger classroom to provide more space between an instructor and students.

If an employee would like to request an adjustment, we encourage that they first work with their supervisor/chair, if possible. Associate Vice Chancellor teri engelke is available to talk with supervisors on how they can support their employees and provide workplace adjustments and can be reached at teri.engelke@ucdenver.edu. Human Resources will conduct outreach and see if they can assist in finding ways to address the concerns.