Mason is now at Face-Covering Level Yellow, which means masks are optional at Mason, with a few exceptions. Let鈥檚 take a look at some of those exceptions, answering any lingering questions you might have about the recent changes.
Q: What does 鈥淔ace-Covering Level Yellow鈥 mean?
A: Mason uses a tiered, color-coded system to communicate face-covering (mask) requirements. Face-covering levels may change based on public health guidelines. Mason鈥檚 current Mask Level Yellow means that face-coverings are optional, with some exceptions.
Masks are still required in the following scenarios: all indoor classrooms, healthcare facilities, indoor environments offering programs for minors ages 2鈥5, Mason Shuttles/university-owned vehicles with multiple passengers, and students or employees who are instructed to wear a mask for 10 days after testing positive for COVID or being exposed to COVID. The mask requirements do not change based on vaccination status.
Q: Are masks still required in classrooms and labs? Does it depend on class size?
A: Masks are still required in all indoor university classrooms and labs, regardless of class size.
Q: Are masks still required on Mason Shuttles?
A: Yes, masks are still required in university-owned or operated mass or public-transit vehicles when others are present (for example, Mason Shuttles, vanpool vehicles, or university-owned vehicles with multiple passengers).
Q: What is the mask policy for performances at Center for the Arts and the Hylton Performing Arts Center?
A: Current face-covering, vaccination, and testing requirements remain in place at the Center for the Arts and the Hylton Center. The latest guidance is posted on the and websites.
Q: Are masks required when attending an event at EagleBank Arena?
A: Patrons attending an event at EagleBank Arena are no longer required to wear a face-covering unless required by the artist or event organizer. .
Q: Do I need to wear a mask while attending other events at Mason?
A: No, masks are not universally required at Mason events, but event organizers may choose to require masks. All attendees must complete the Mason COVID Health Check and receive a 鈥済reen light鈥 status on the day of the event. Event organizers must perform a spot check of 20 percent of attendees to verify a green status during check-in. Event guidelines are available on the .