The health and safety of our campus community is UB’s priority and it’s up to each of us, individually, to practice health-conscious behaviors. UB has put the following protocols in place to protect your safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This guidance is subject to change and will be reviewed periodically to ensure compliance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), New York State Department of Health (DOH), and World Health Organization (WHO).
For specific concerns please call (available 24 hours a day):
UB University Facilities Customer Services
716-645-2025
All members of the campus community are expected to keep 6 feet of physical distance between themselves and others in all areas of campus whether visual guidance is provided or not.
Here are some simple ways to keep a safe physical distance (at least 6 feet) between you and others.
All members of the campus community are expected to keep 6 feet of physical distance between themselves and others in all areas of campus whether visual guidance is provided or not.
Outdoor Spaces
In outdoor spaces on UB’s campuses, it is required that you maintain 6 feet physical distancing between you and others.
Waiting in Line
UB units and operations with high traffic will communicate their specific requirements for maintaining safe physical distance in queues. In general, try to keep safe distance (6 feet) between you and the next person in line. Listen carefully for instructions from those operating the queue.
Hallways and Stairwell
Stay to the right and walk in single file when traveling through hallways, walkways and staircases. When possible, judge the density and either wait until an area is less crowded, or seek alternate routes. Travel outdoors if possible.
Source: University Facilities
Limit elevator occupancy to 2 people (or occupancy stated on posted signs). Stand in each corner to maintain safe distance and face away from other occupants. Please consider giving up your elevator spot to those who need it, especially those with physical disabilities.
Leave adequate space between you and others while exiting building. Remember to hold the handrails on stairs and to disinfect your hands once you are able.
Whether you’re coming to UB for business (e.g., employees, contractors, speakers or other invited guests) or leisure (e.g., walking your dog on campus grounds), all students, faculty, staff and campus visitors will be required to abide by all campus safety protocols (including the use of face masks and physical distancing). Hosts of invited guests must ensure their guests are aware of and follow university protocols.
Visitors Must Wear Face Coverings at All Times
Face coverings must be worn at all times, according to UB’s face covering protocol.
Exception: Some construction or trade workers are bound by requirements (New York state or OSHA) that may differ somewhat from UB’s health and safety guidelines. Such work should always be taking place in areas fenced or cordoned off from the general campus population. Within those cordoned off areas, workers are required to abide by New York state and OSHA COVID-19 guidelines. As soon as those workers leave the restricted work area, however, they are required to follow UB health and safety guidelines, including wearing face masks at all times.
If you notice construction or trade workers who are not wearing face masks outside their restricted work area, please contact Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S).
Visitors in Campus Housing
Students may only enter the residence hall or apartment where they reside. Students will not be allowed to host anyone in their rooms, including other campus residents. Off-campus guests, are not permitted to enter residence halls.
Visitors and Daily Health Check
Visitors to campus are required to complete the Daily Health Check prior to their visit and every day they are on campus.
Face masks are required on all UB buses and shuttles.
Cubicles
In general, cubicle walls provide some protection while you are seated when combined with use of face masks, hand washing and maintaining safe physical distance. When you stand to talk to your neighbor, be sure to maintain a safe 6-foot distance from them.
Meeting Rooms
UB adheres to New York State guidelines for events and gatherings.
Learn about social distancing protocols in these campus spaces.
Yes. In addition to wearing a face covering at all times, physical distancing – also known as social distancing – is highly recommended by the CDC. Learn more about how UB has made modifications on campus.
The university has limited visitors to "invited guests" only, who are expected to abide by all campus safety protocols. Guests are the responsibility of the invitee who will ensure that the guest is aware of and follows university protocols.
Until further notice, UB recommends that all units continue to replace in-person meetings and gatherings with digital alternatives such as Zoom, whenever possible.
If in-person meetings are required, limit the number of attendees or convene in larger spaces to allow attendees to sit 6 feet apart. All attendees should be instructed to wear face masks.
Yes. Public health measures will be important as long as the virus is circulating in the community. Learn more about necessary public health measures after people start getting the vaccine.
On-campus clubs and activities will be permitted to continue in person next semester as long as they follow NYSDOH guidance on physical distancing, spaces and gatherings.
Yes, even if your test result is negative, you must continue to observe all relevant health and safety guidelines. Wear a face covering, practice physical distancing, wash your hands, monitor yourself for COVID-19 symptoms and stay home if you feel sick.
In-person education is a key aspect to our mission; however, the need to follow distancing guidelines and reduce overall density in buildings during pandemic conditions dictates that classroom seating capacity will be limited. Learn more about on-campus classroom settings.
One of the most important things we can do is to work together to build and sustain a culture that takes our health, public health and the safety of others seriously. As we return to campus students, faculty and staff must all follow a shared set of behavioral expectations to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Learn more about the protocols in place to handle situations where students or employees are not following UB’s health guidelines.
Enabling safe physical distancing in high-traffic service areas will necessitate some longer wait times. Please allow extra time to travel around campus.
Meetings should continue to be held remotely unless absolutely necessary.
