As Mustangs - students, faculty, and staff - we are stronger together and move forward as one community. Our values and our actions are more important than ever as we navigate the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and work as one to safeguard our community.
 

We are called to adapt to challenging circumstances and embrace change to protect ourselves and one another. Our current extraordinary times require that each of us take responsibility for ourselves and each other. We must practice simple, common sense safeguards to maintain our indiidual, and collective health and safety.

• Self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 daily and seek medical attention should symptoms develop.
• Wear a facial covering when in a public indoor space, including the classroom, or anywhere on campus—including public areas of residential facilities or outdoor spaces— where social distancing cannot be maintained.
• Wash my hands with soap and water frequently for at least 20 seconds.
• Maintain appropriate (6 feet) physical distance from others whenever possible.
• Stay up-to-date on recommended vaccines, including the COVID-19 and flu vaccines.

• Wear a facial covering when in a public indoor space, including the classroom, or anywhere on campus where social distancing cannot be maintained.
• Stay at home if I feel ill or am experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.
• Self-quarantine for 10 days, or as directed, if exposed to COVID-19.
• Seek personal COVID-19 testing if exposed or symptomatic.
• Report to SMU if I contract COVID-19 (information will be kept confidential) and support contact tracing by responding to related phone calls and emails.
• Avoid gathering in large groups on or off campus that may put myself and others at risk.
• Follow procedures and signage posted across campus.
• Clean shared surfaces when possible, including but not limited to desks and seats in classrooms.
• Refrain from having personal guests on campus.
• Limit unnecessary personal travel.

I understand…

… I am an important part of the SMU community and share responsibility for keeping our campus healthy and open.

… I am expected to participate in training and follow SMU policies and guidelines to protect the health and safety of others.

… Information regarding COVID-19 is constantly evolving and SMU may need to adjust policies and procedures to best support the health and safety of our community. I am responsible for educating myself about SMU’s policies and procedures and for meeting any particular expectations required of me in my specific role in the SMU community.

… All members of the SMU community are to be bound by this pledge and that signing it shows support of keeping SMU safe and saving lives as we reopen campus this fall. I also acknowledge that if I refuse to follow policies to protect myself and others in the SMU community, I may be held accountable for my choices under any applicable SMU policies including, but not limited to, those found in the Student Codes of Conduct, SMU RLSH Community Standards, and the University Policy Manual.

Together we will Stay Mustang Strong!