General FAQs
Updated August 2022
Masks
Can a faculty member still require masks in their individual classroom? Are there consequences for not wearing a mask?
Some faculty and staff may continue to request (not require) that others wear a mask in individual classrooms, research labs, or offices. Please continue to carry a mask to wear in these situations to protect the health of vulnerable people in our community and respect the Miamians who make these requests. However, there will be no consequence if you decline the request.
Illness/Testing
What are the attendance policies if I feel ill with COVID-19 symptoms?
Students. You should not go to classes or come to campus if you are ill. It is the prerogative of the individual faculty member to set attendance policy for each individual course, and it is the responsibility of the individual faculty member to inform students of that policy in the course syllabus or other written documents at the first class meeting.
Faculty are strongly encouraged to work with students who miss class due to a death in the family, serious illness, or other critical circumstance. Students needing assistance regarding absences due to death, illness, or other critical circumstance should contact the Office of the Dean of Students (Oxford) or the Student Services (regional campuses).
Employees. You should not come to work if you are ill. Employees who come to work and display symptoms like those associated with COVID-19 described above will be sent home. Supervisors may ask employees who report feeling ill at work, or who call in sick, questions about their symptoms to determine if they have or may have COVID-19.
Are you testing students for COVID-19?
This semester students and employees who think they may have symptoms of COVID-19 should either contact their healthcare provider to arrange a test or complete an at-home antigen test. Miami University will not be conducting surveillance testing (for asymptomatic persons) this semester.
If you test positive for COVID-19 on an at-home antigen test, you do not need to confirm your diagnosis with a laboratory test offered by a healthcare provider. Instead, please isolate immediately and follow guidelines set forth by the Butler County General Health District.
Vaccination
Quarantine/Isolation
What are your quarantine and isolation policies?
Read about our Quarantine and isolation policies.