University Vaccine Mandate & Mask Update

Dear Colleagues,

Our MUSC COVID-19 response continues to evolve and we want to keep you updated on new developments. Attached, please find changes to our university directives related to masks and our federal contract-related employee vaccine mandate. The updates directives can also be found on our University Coronavirus Updates page. Also attached are frequently asked questions (FAQs) we have addressed including responses to some of the questions we have received regarding the new federally ordered vaccine mandates for covered employees under federal contracts. We will update these FAQs as the needed. Finally, we have updated our international travel policy which can be found on our Pandemic Travel Policy page. This web site also includes substantial content around travel resources, 24/7 assistance and support for faculty, staff, and students during international travel.

Please know that the health and safety of the MUSC community remains a top priority as we continue to navigate COVID-19 challenges. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through these challenges together and for your continued commitment to excellence.

Respectfully,

Lisa K. Saladin, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

Rick Anderson
Executive Vice President for Finance and Operations