We are writing to provide an update on recent COVID-19 trends on campus and in Vermont and to inform you of important upcoming changes to our testing approach and indoor mask policy.
We are writing with an important update and essential information for winter term, including a revised academic schedule and enhanced health and safety requirements as we continue to plan for in-person experiences on campus.
We are writing with an essential announcement and changes to our campus status, including COVID-19 prevalence on campus, modes of instruction, dining, events, athletics, and visitor protocols. We are taking several steps, effective as of 5 a.m. Friday, December 10, out of an abundance of caution as we near the end of the semester.
Updates about new Vermont guidance for the COVID-19 pandemic, changes to Middlebury College workplace exposure control plans, and vaccination documentation requirements.
As we continue to plan for a return to more normal operations in the fall semester, we are writing with some updates about vaccination expectations and requirements as well as our return to more in-person work and learning.
Since our earlier announcement about fall planning, we have grown steadily more optimistic about the fall semester. We anticipate we will have a fully vaccinated campus by that time, which will allow us to return to a much more normal experience, including in-person classes, a vibrant social life, and athletics.