Brown community members, visitors and guests should not attend any University events or functions if they test positive for COVID-19 and/or are experiencing potential symptoms of COVID-19. We strongly advise individuals to take a rapid antigen test prior to attending large indoor gatherings. Masks can be removed indoors by a speaker while making a presentation or delivering a speech. The indoor mask requirement applies to all University-sponsored events, on- and off-campus, taking place during Commencement and Reunion Weekend and to all attendees: faculty, students, staff, families, visitors, guests and vendors.
Visitors and guests should bring with them to campus, and carry with them at all times, an approved mask. The requirement aligns with guidance from the CDC and recommendations from the Rhode Island Department of Health. Given increased rates of COVID-19 in Providence County and across the country, Brown has re-instituted its requirement that all individuals – regardless of vaccination status – must wear a well-fitting KN95, KF94, N95 or disposable/surgical mask indoors, unless in a private, non-shared space or when actively eating or drinking.