Visitor Guidelines

Emory supports healthy and safe experiences for its campus community through modified operations and policies in recognition of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are focused on continuity of university operations and protecting the health and safety of our faculty, staff, and students.

The most powerful and effective mitigation action against COVID-19 is vaccination. Emory University strongly recommends all students, faculty, and staff be up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccination. Emory Healthcare COVID-19 vaccine requirements are still enforced for health sciences students in the School of Medicine and the School of Nursing, and those university employees already subject to EHC immunization requirements.

To mitigate the risks of transmission of COVID-19 in our community, Emory is committed to maintaining safety and health protocols across its campuses. Visitors accessing campus are asked to align with these guidelines, principles, and objectives.

Definition of Visitor

Visitors, in general, are not active members of Emory’s faculty, staff, or student populations. Visitors can access campus; however, certain public-facing spaces may enforce additional restrictions or limitations including reduced services, scheduled appointments, vaccination requirements, or other measures. Visitors are asked to comply with the following COVID-19 protocols when on campus:

• No visitor should access Emory’s campus if infected with COVID-19 or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms at the time of their visit. Accessing campus shall indicate agreement to follow all campus safety protocols.
• Visitors must adhere to all current and applicable Emory COVID-19 health and safety protocols at the time of their visit.
• Some buildings or spaces across the university may still restrict or limit access for visitors.
• Visitors who refuse or cannot comply with campus protocols will be required to leave campus.

Emory University COVID-19 Visitor Guidelines

Emory supports healthy and safe experiences for its campus community through modified operations and implementation of policies in recognition of the COVID-19 pandemic. To support this safe and healthy environment, all visitors, vendors, suppliers, service providers, and anyone else accessing campus are strongly encouraged to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations and follow all CDC guidelines pertaining to COVID-19.

For more information about obtaining a free COVID-19 vaccine, you can visit Vaccines.gov, the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, or contact your state health department to find additional vaccination locations in your area. If you are still deliberating or concerned about getting the vaccine, Emory Healthcare addresses vaccine questions and concerns through an online video series.  

To mitigate the risks of transmission of COVID-19 in our community, Emory is committed to maintaining safety and health protocols across its campuses. Visitors accessing campus are expected to align with the following protocols and guidelines:

• Agree to abide by all federal, state, local, and Emory University mandates, policies, protocols, and procedures related to COVID-19, including all required training and testing.
• No persons should be on Emory’s campus or in an Emory facility if they display or have experienced any of these symptoms, or others, as outlined by the CDC:
  
  • Fever, chills, or cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue, muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
• No persons should be on Emory’s campus or in an Emory facility if they have been diagnosed with COVID-19 within the last 5 days or if they are required to isolate based on CDC guidelines.
• Because of increased personal risk, unvaccinated individuals should continue to wear masks indoors. Masking is optional indoors on Emory’s campuses with select exceptions.
• Visitors should frequently wash or sanitize their hands prior, during, and after providing necessary services on Emory’s campus or at an Emory facility.
• All suppliers shall supply PPE and disinfectant solution to personnel coming to campus in sufficient quantities.

Additional Expectations

Supplier personnel must be made aware of the following best practices:

• Cover your mouth and nose with a disposable cloth when coughing/sneezing and dispose of the tissue after each use.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Limit the use of shared tools and equipment.
• Disinfect shared tools and equipment after each use.