COVID-19 FAQs for Clubs and Organizations

The following applies to both on-campus and off-campus gatherings:

• For events under 5,000 people, there are currently no capacity guidelines for in-person gatherings, except for what is limited by fire code. Events with over 5,000 people are not permitted. 

For guidance on serving food at events, please visit the Food Event website.

Please refer to UB's Health and Safety Guidelines for updated masking guidelines.

EH&S does not need to review or approve events held off campus.  As representatives of the University, faculty, staff and students are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner and abide by the NYS and Erie County Department of Health COVID guidelines set forth for the establishment.

Any individuals who come to a space when it has reached its max capacity must be turned away. They cannot wait for an attendee to leave the space.

All reservable rooms will be cleaned overnight. Cleaning wipes are located in most reservation rooms in the Student Union.

Please see UB's Safety Guidelines on Events and Gatherings for more information on large-scale programs.

If your student organization chooses to travel, you do so as a university-recognized entity, and therefore the organization and all individual members are expected to adhere to local/state/federal laws, the University at Buffalo Student Conduct Code, and the University at Buffalo COVID-19 travel guidance, as well as any additional expectations, deemed necessary for the health and safety of your group and the campus community.

All individuals that will be traveling must be up to date with their SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations.

Student organizations are currently only permitted to travel throughout the United States of America, including U.S. territories.

Failure to follow the outlined guidelines will result in loss of privileges as a student organization, including the inability to travel in the future. Individuals traveling while not fully vaccinated will be reported to the student conduct process.

Currently participating in sports clubs are not restricted, however, all club athletes must but full vaccinated when participating in the club sport (ex: practice, game, etc.).

To purchase any branded facemasks please contact Campus Dining and Shops here.

To learn if your mask is brand compliant please contact:

Cynthia Todd
Director of Trademarks & Licensing
University Communications
(716) 645-4585
ctodd@buffalo.edu

Violation of university policy may result in club and organization suspension, de-recognition, disbandment, or other sanction.

For more information on student compliance and public health please go here.

Yes, this is a community effort to keep all of us safe. Please read more about UB’s Public Health Behavior Expectations here.