All previous regulations for pandemic operations will continue to apply unless otherwise specified below.
 
A.        Work in Administration and Service
-    Administrative tasks necessary to maintain academic and university operations will be performed in a home office whenever possible. Where home office is not possible to perform the duties, this will be done in a presence at the University in consultation with supervisors.
-    Employees with child care responsibilities will use home office, compensatory time, or time off in coordination with their supervisors where feasible.
 
B.    Artistic and scholarly / research work by members of Groups 1 and 2 will be conducted at the University only in indispensable circumstances.
 
C.        GENERAL REGULATIONS
-    Furthermore, compliance with clearance and sanitation regulations applies on all University premises.
-    Mouth-to-nose protection is mandatory for all status groups on all surfaces, including in class (unless artistic work makes this impossible).
-    External persons have access only if it is essential. Individual requests should be directed to the Chancellor via the divisional heads ( Deans' Offices / Directorates, etc.).
-    The hours of operation of all houses are generally limited to a maximum of 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
 
D.        Regulations for classes, examinations, and student work as of January 11, 2021:
-    Essential face-to-face examinations will take place where they are not possible digitally.
-    Essential face-to-face entrance exams will take place where they are not possible digitally. Waiting situations in groups are to be avoided as a matter of principle.
-    Individual artistic and scientific work is only possible at the university in essential cases (deadlines / exam preparation).
-    The room and subject-related provisions of the existing risk assessments apply, whereby the area-based maximum occupancy of rooms no longer applies. The following applies:
(i)    Artistic face-to-face classes may not exceed 5 students plus a maximum of 2 faculty.
(ii)    In-class examinations and entrance examinations shall be provided in the smallest form possible.
(iii)    For individual artistic/scientific work, no more than 5 persons shall be present in any room.
 
E.        University Library: Continued digital lending only at the University Library. Details can be found directly on the UB page.