University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. MWC file photo.
STEVENS POINT, WI (WSAU) — Students at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not be required to wear masks indoors in most areas of the campus beginning Saturday.
Officials will lift the mandate in all locations with some exceptions. Face coverings will still be required in COVID-19 test areas, the student health center, counseling center, and CPS Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic until the end of the new semester on May 20th.
School officials are asking for understanding and cooperation with everyone’s views and beliefs when it comes to face coverings, including the following guidelines:
- While masks will not be required, you can request that students, faculty or colleagues wear face coverings during class or in meetings. It is their choice whether to do so.
- If someone requests that you wear a face covering, please thoughtfully consider their request.
- Consider moving meetings and student consultations to larger conference rooms or online if you have concerns or any participant requests this.
- If you have circumstances that make continued precautions important, it may help others understand the reason requesting a mask be worn– if you are comfortable sharing this. Please be aware that your faculty, colleagues or fellow students may face those circumstances and show the same courtesy you would expect.
- Be respectful of those who choose to wear a face covering anywhere. And to those who don’t. Shaming others for their choice is not acceptable.
Students and staff are still encouraged to self-monitor for symptoms, stay home if they feel ill, and get tested if appropriate. Stevens Point students with symptoms should contact Student Health Service for testing.
Daily symptom screening continues to be required for unvaccinated students and employees.
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