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Fall 2021 Guidelines

If you are sick or symptomatic, stay home. Visitors are asked not to come to campus if they are sick or symptomatic.

Masking

Indoors	Masks are required except when alone in a bedroom (or with a roommate), in an enclosed work space or when eating.
Outdoors	Although masks are not mandatory outdoors, we welcome those who would like to continue to wear them. We advise everyone to wear masks in crowded situations. Some outdoor events may require masks. Mask requirements will be communicated with the event.

Testing

Students	Students are required to be tested twice weekly in Smith’s asymptomatic testing program. Schedule a COVID-19 test.
Employees	Weekly testing required for those fully vaccinated and twice weekly testing for those who have an approved exemption from vaccination. Schedule a COVID-19 test.

Positive Cases

Students	Residential students who test positive will be moved temporarily to isolation housing.
Employees	Employees who test positive must remain home.

Guidelines for Close Contacts of Positive Cases

Symptomatic students & employees	Stay home and follow guidance of medical providers.
Asymptomatic vaccinated students & employees	May continue to work, attend class, and participate in activities. PCR test 3-5 days after exposure Must remain masked at all times unless alone in a fully enclosed space with the door closed. No indoor dining.
Asymptomatic unvaccinated students	Quarantine in isolation housing until cleared by the Schacht Center. Food will be delivered.
Asymptomatic unvaccinated employees	Quarantine at home and follow healthcare provider’s guidance for return to work.

Students

Visitors in Traditional Housing	No external invited guests are to be hosted in residential buildings. Requests for exceptions should be directed to residence life. Guests must follow all Smith health and safety protocols. Guests are not allowed in student dining rooms. Smith students are allowed to visit other residence halls.
Meetings, Gatherings, Student Activities and Affinity Groups	Gatherings of members of the Smith community (and Five College students) are allowed. External presenters, trainers or lecturers are allowed, but must follow visitor guidelines. Student-organized gatherings that include members of the public are not allowed. Exceptions are rarely approved by CIRT. Email covid19info@smith.edu.
Travel	Important information about breaks can be found on the Student Affairs site.
Dining	We encourage outdoor eating and small groups when indoors. Grab and go food is available.
Varsity Athletics	Varsity competition will take place following NCAA and NEWMAC conference guidelines. In line with college policy, spectators are permitted after November 8 at indoor events. Outdoor events and competitions are open to spectators who must maintain distancing and may not interact with the teams. Masks may be required at certain outdoor events. Tailgating is not allowed at this time.
Club Sports	Club sport competition may take place. All athletes must be masked and competitors must participate in a testing protocol on their home campus. Tailgating is not allowed at this time.
Olin Fitness Center and Athletics Facilities	Open to current student OneCard holders who are in the testing program.

Faculty

Classes	All Smith courses this fall will be on campus and in person, and the expectation is that scheduled class time will be devoted to in-person instruction. As has always been the case, however, faculty may, from time to time, substitute alternative activities for a limited amount of in-class seat time; some of these alternative activities might involve synchronous remote engagement.
Meetings or Gatherings	Gatherings of members of the Smith community (and Five College students) are allowed. External presenters, trainers or lecturers are allowed, but must follow visitor guidelines. College-sponsored events may be opened to the public following the e xternal attendees at events policy. Exceptions are rarely approved by CIRT. Email covid19info@smith.edu
Domestic Faculty Travel	Travel for scholarly purposes is allowed. Please follow CDC guidance and use common sense regarding destinations and protocols.
International Faculty Travel	Travel for scholarly purposes is allowed. Please follow CDC guidance and use common sense regarding destinations and protocols.
Student Travel Associated With Faculty Research	Travel for research and scholarship is allowed following regular registration and funding procedures.
Olin Fitness Center	Open to OneCard holders who are in the testing program. Dependents and guests are not allowed at this time.
Collections (museum, botanic gardens)	See botanic garden and museum websites.
Visitors	Guests are allowed in most campus buildings during open hours and must follow all Smith health and safety protocols. Please note that Neilson remains open only to students and employees. Some guests and contractors will need to follow college vaccination guidelines.

Staff

Meetings/Gatherings	Gatherings of members of the Smith community (and Five College students) are allowed. External presenters, trainers or lecturers are allowed but must follow visitor guidelines. College-sponsored events may be opened to the public following the external attendees at events policy. Exceptions are rarely approved by CIRT. Email covid19info@smith.edu
Travel	Travel will be limited, and departments should make travel decisions following budget guidance that encourages lower spending for travel, catering and food. Please follow CDC guidance and use common sense regarding destinations and protocols.
Olin Fitness Center	Open to current staff OneCard holders in the testing program. Dependents and guests are not allowed at this time.
Visitors	Guests are allowed in most campus buildings during open hours and must follow all Smith health and safety protocols. Please note that Neilson remains open only to students and employees. Some guests and contractors will need to follow college vaccination guidelines.
Vendors and Deliveries	Deliveries and vendors are allowed in campus buildings during open hours and must follow all Smith health and safety protocols. Some guests and contractors will need to follow college vaccination guidelines.

Public Functions

Admissions	Campus tours and activities are available. Please see the Admission website for more information.
Campus School	The Campus School is operating per state guidance. Please see the Smith College Campus School website for details.
Center for Early Childhood Education	The Center for Early Childhood Education is operating per state guidance. Please see the CECE website for details.
Libraries	College libraries are open to OneCard holders in the testing program. Please see the libraries website for details.
Museum of Art	The SCMA is open to the public. Please see the Smith College Museum of Art for more information.
Botanic Garden/Lyman Conservatory	The Lyman Conservatory is open to the public. Please see the botanic garden website for information
Campus Center	Open Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and by OneCard access until 11 p.m.
External Events	Smith College is not accepting reservations for external events until further notice.
Performing Arts Events	College-sponsored performing arts events may be opened to the public following the external attendees at events policy. If not open to the public, in person audiences are limited to Smith OneCard holders in the testing program and Five College students.