Modifications to Safety and Health Rules
NYU began Academic Year 2021-22 with important safety and health rules in place to safeguard the community. As the year has progressed, based on evolving data from our testing and tracing programs, feedback from schools and units, and guidance from public health agencies, we have gradually made adjustments to these protocols and restrictions, outlined below.
Updated: April 7
List of Recent COVID-19 Policy Changes
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Events, Meetings, and Gatherings
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Apr. 5 – Events, meetings, and gatherings can take place in person without any additional restrictions. More info: Events, Meetings, and Gatherings |
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Masks
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Mar. 30 – Masks are not required in spaces or activities where attendance is optional. Masks are still required in settings where attendance is required, including classrooms and workplaces. More info: Masks and PPE |
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Travel
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Mar. 9 – Faculty and employee travel to most locations no longer needs to be pre-approved. Travelers must still be vaccinated, or have received an OEO accommodation specifically related to their trip. More info: Travel Policy |
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Expanded Indoor Eating
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Mar. 7 – Indoor eating is permitted in settings where attendance is optional. More info: Eating and Drinking on Campus • Dining • Events, Meetings, and Gatherings |
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Meetings
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Mar. 7 – In-person meetings are permitted to occur and must comply with all event requirements. More info: Events, Meetings, and Gatherings |
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Campus Visitors
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Feb. 22 – Essential visitors may participate in University-sponsored activities on and off campus. More info: Campus Visitors |
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NYU Academic Showcases and Performances
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Feb. 22 – Schools are permitted to allow pre-registered visitors (e.g., parents) to attend academic-based showcases and performances. More info: Performing Arts Guidelines • Events, Meetings, and Gatherings • Campus Visitors |
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NYU Athletic Events
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Feb. 22 - Athletics is permitted to allow pre-registered campus visitors (e.g., parents or other spectators) to watch athletic competitions. More info: Athletics, Recreation, and Fitness • Campus Visitors |
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Events and Gatherings
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Feb. 22 - No restrictions on capacity or duration limits on events, gatherings, or meetings. Singing, dancing, acting, and musical instruments will be permitted at events and meetings based on appropriately-sized room availability. More info: Events, Meetings, and Gatherings |
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Group Fitness
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Feb. 22 - Masked group fitness activities are permitted. More info: Athletics, Recreation, and Fitness |
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Meetings
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Feb. 22 - Meetings can take place in person without any additional restrictions. More info: Events, Meetings, and Gatherings |
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Athletic Facilities
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Feb. 7 - Athletic facilities are open for individual fitness activities. More info: Athletics, Recreation, and Fitness |
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Student Visitors in Residence Halls
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Feb. 7 - Students may invite other NYU student visitors to their rooms. Students are permitted to use common areas/lounges in residence halls. More info: Student Housing |
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Events and Gatherings
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Feb. 7 - Events, gatherings, and meetings can take place in person. More info: Events, Meetings, and Gatherings |
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Student Club Meetings
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Feb. 7 - Student clubs may resume previously paused in-person meetings. More info: Events, Meetings, and Gatherings |
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Group Study Rooms
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Feb. 7 - Group study rooms are now open. More info: Libraries • Events, Meetings, and Gatherings |
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In-person Staffing
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Feb. 7 - All University units can lift the Omicron-related restrictions regarding scheduling and on-site presence. More info: Offices |
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Eating On Campus
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Feb. 4 - Dining halls are open for regular meal service and seated dining. More info: Dining |
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Performing Arts Classes
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Feb. 2 - Schools are permitted to lift the Omicron-related restrictions on academic performing arts guidelines at a date decided upon by the school. More info: Performing Arts Guidelines |