For the health and well-being of our unique community, St. Mary’s College of Maryland may create campus standards that are tighter than CDC guidelines and / or state orders. If there appears to be a conflict between the College’s policies and regulations and those recommended/mandated by the Federal and/or State government, the student should exercise the more stringent guidance until clarification is made.
SMCM expects community members to adhere to the SMCM policies and may initiate an investigation and / or the Student Conduct process if reports of alleged violations are received. Immediate, temporary actions may be taken to maintain the health of the campus community while an investigation and / or conduct process occurs. The following, if violated, are subject to disciplinary action, as provided for in the Student Handbook, “To the Point,” Code: A. Violation of published College policies, rules and regulations.
These policies cover student or student organization misconduct which occurs on College premises, contiguous properties, or which arises out of College-sponsored activities off the College premises, including study abroad, or which disrupts or endangers the College community, the College’s responsibilities, or its pursuit of its objectives, or which poses a threat to the safety and well-being of any individual. The following apply to all students.
Student Policies
All students must:
FACE COVERINGS: Wear face coverings while indoors in campus classrooms, laboratories and studio spaces. Face coverings must be KN95 or N95 tightly-fitted masks.
HOSTING: Adhere to College policies regarding the hosting of parties. Hosting on- or off-campus gatherings that do not adhere to social distancing or create an environment in which these policies may be violated by others, is prohibited.
RESIDENCE LIFE: Adhere to Residence Life guest policies, occupancy, and social distancing.
- All residents are prohibited from creating a health or safety hazard within residential life facilities. Residential students are required to comply with health and safety laws, orders, ordinances, regulations and health and safety guidance adopted by the College or residence halls as they relate to public health crises, including COVID-19.
- Resident students are responsible for their guests while in the residential facility.
- All student’s guests must abide by all College Policies while on campus including COVID-19 policies. Non-Student overnight guests are permitted with the following restrictions;
- Non-students in the residence halls past 8:00 p.m. are considered overnight guests and must be registered to be on campus
- Guest Registration Link
- Cooperate fully with the College’s self-isolation, contact tracing, and notification protocols, in alignment with the St. Mary’s County Public Health Department.
- Registration of guests must be submitted by 4pm the business day (Monday-Friday) prior to the guest’s arrival on campus.
- Non-students must follow all College policies while in residential facilities.
- Due to fire, health and safety regulations, the number of people permitted into each residential space is as follows. The occupancy includes the residents and guests within each unit.
- Residence hall single: 4 occupants
- Residence hall double: 7 occupants
- Six-person suite: 16 occupants
- Eight-person suite: 18 occupants
- 10-person suite: 18 occupants
- 14-person suite: 24 occupants
- Apartment/Townhouse: 24 occupants
Student Clubs and Organizations
If at any point a student is feeling unwell, with any potential COVID symptom, they are encouraged to report symptoms to the Wellness Center immediately and join the meeting virtually if available.
Student meetings:
- When meetings are taking place indoors, students MUST follow the most current safety guidelines on campus.
- When meeting in person, utilize rooms that will accommodate the entire group (i.e. not having 35 people in a room with only 16 desks) to avoid close, unnecessary contact.
For performers and invited guests:
- Performers required to follow campus guidelines, face coverings when not performing.
- Performers must adhere to ALL college policies regarding indoor face coverings and social distance.