OSHKOSH (NBC 26) — The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh announced that it will require masks on its campuses for all students, faculty, staff, and guests regardless of vaccination status.
The face mask requirement takes effect Tuesday. This decision impacts the Fond du Lac, Fox Cities, and Oshkosh campuses, UWO says.
“This is not a decision we wanted to make, but at this time we believe it is needed to protect the health and safety of our campuses,” Chancellor Andrew Leavitt said.
UWO says it will continue to monitor COVID-19 transmission on campus and in the community and will revisit its COVID-19 protocols as the public health situation warrants.
The decision does not impact the school's policies or plans regarding in-person classes, return to work on campus, events, physical distancing, etc.
UWO says masks must be worn in hallways, public spaces, common areas, and classrooms, as well as shared offices, shops, conference rooms, and lab spaces. Masks are also required in UWO vehicles when traveling with more than one person.
Masks aren't required outdoors, while working alone in an office or lab with the door closed, while eating or drinking in Reeve, Blackhawk, and other common food areas, and for residence hall students in their own room.
More information on UW Oshkosh’s plans related to COVID-19 and the fall semester may be found on the Titans Return website.