In an email today, Columbia College released new guidance for COVID-19 protocols, most notably the end of mandatory classroom masking starting October 1.

Columbia University released updated plans for COVID-19 safety protocols this afternoon, including classroom masking through September.

Beginning October 28, CUID cards will be temporarily deactivated following five building access attempts with an incomplete ReopenCU daily COVID-19 symptom attestation.

Starting at 7 pm tonight, students are only allowed to access their assigned residence hall, social gatherings will be limited to 10 people, and visitors to residence halls will not be permitted.

Study abroad programs will remain suspended for the fall semester, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.