Covid Updates

Masks/Face Covering Update 

Effective February 28, 2022, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) has repealed indoor mask mandates in public places referenced here.  

Therefore, McCormick Theological Seminary is transitioning to mask optional for much of campus with some mask restrictions. Masks will not be required in most office settings and classrooms.  Please note that individual Faculty members may require masks be worn in certain classes.  

Although masks are now optional, MTS is encouraging everyone to continue to wear their masks while in close proximity to others, especially in smaller spaces within the Seminary. Please note that masks continue to be a useful tool in the prevention of COVID-19.  In settings where masking is optional, it is a choice based on personal assessment of risk when to unmask. Please consider that some in our community may be immuno-compromised or care for others who have similar health conditions that may require masking in their presence. The use of masking is encouraged, supported and should be respected by all members of the MTS community.  MTS is simply requesting that each person be kind and take care of one another as we navigate this uncertain space with COVID 19. 

MTS continues to promote and facilitate health promoting behaviors such as hand hygiene/respiratory etiquette and will continue to have hand sanitizer and tissue available in common areas throughout the building. Please be aware that government and public health guidelines/restrictions, best practices, and McCormick policies regarding COVID-19 and masking are subject to change as new information becomes available.

View complete COVID Policy and Return to Campus Handbook here.