FAQs about COVID-19

In accordance with updated guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Erie County Department of Health, UB requires all students, employees and visitors—regardless of their vaccination status—to wear a high-quality, tight-fitting, high-filtration mask indoors and in public settings.

Regardless of vaccination status, high-quality, tight-fitting, high-filtration masks are required in classrooms, hallways, libraries, research and teaching laboratories and other common spaces, as well as UB buses and shuttles.

For fully vaccinated individuals, high-quality, tight-fitting, high-filtration masks
are not required inside personal rooms at residence halls, while eating in on-campus dining areas and spaces, and when alone in personal offices or workstations that are not accessible to the general public. Vaccinated individuals must wear high-quality, tight-fitting, high-filtration masks when moving around the office and interacting with other employees. Partially vaccinated or unvaccinated individuals must wear high-quality, tight-fitting, high-filtration masks at all times, including personal offices and workstations.

UB defines a personal workstation as workspace assigned to one individual, such as a cubicle, that allows for a comfortable amount of physical distance to be maintained between colleagues.

• Vaccinated UB students and employees are not required to wear high-quality, tight-fitting, high-filtration masks outdoors on UB campuses.
• Unvaccinated individuals are required to wear high-quality, tight-fitting, high-filtration masks in all outdoor settings. 
• High quality, tight-fitting, high-filtration masks are required for both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals at outdoor events or settings with more than 100 people in attendance. Individuals can remove face coverings to eat or drink but must replace when finished.

• Physical distancing is not required for vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals indoors or outdoors on UB campuses.
• Unvaccinated persons are encouraged to observe physical distancing wherever practical.

• Spectators ages 12 and up must have proof they have received a complete series of an FDA-approved/authorized or WHO-authorized COVID-19 vaccine in order to attend athletic events at UB.
• EFFECTIVE JAN. 1: Children ages 5-11 attending athletic events at UB must show proof they’ve had at least the first dose of the vaccine.
• EFFECTIVE Feb. 1: Children 5-11 must provide proof at the door that they have completed their vaccination series.
• A vaccination card, a photo of a vaccination card, an Excelsior Pass or a digital vaccine card are all acceptable. Attendees should be prepared to show photo ID as well.

• Spectators ages 12 and up must have proof they have received a complete series of an FDA-approved/authorized or WHO-authorized COVID-19 vaccine in order to attend public cultural events at UB, including in Alumni Arena, Center for the Arts and Slee Hall.
• EFFECTIVE JAN. 17: Children 5-11 must show proof they have had at least the first dose of the vaccine in order to attend public cultural events.
• EFFECTIVE FEB. 14: Children 5-11 must provide proof they have completed their vaccination series.
• A vaccination card, a photo of a vaccination card, an Excelsior Pass or a digital vaccine card are all acceptable. Attendees should be prepared to show photo ID as well.

• Individuals will not be able to attend events at Alumni Arena, the Center for the Arts and Slee Hall without proof of receiving a complete series of an FDA-approved/authorized or WHO-authorized COVID-19 vaccine even if they have a medical or religious exemption.
• High-quality, tight-fitting, high-filtration masks are required at all times while attending events inside any campus building, including inside Alumni Arena, the Center for the Arts and Slee Hall.
• High-quality, tight-fitting, high-filtration masks are also required within indoor locations in UB Stadium, such as the concourse and club-level suites.

• Additional COVID-19 restrictions remain in effect for large indoor events with more than 5,000 people in attendance.

• High-quality, tight-fitting, high-filtration masks are required at outdoor events or settings with more than 100 people in attendance. Individuals can remove their masks to eat or drink but must replace them when finished.