Operational Postures

A graph depicting operational posture for Pitt

Guarded Risk

Meets minimum standards of PA Green.

For students: 

  • Most instruction is in person, except large lectures
  • Housing open with virus mitigation and isolation interventions in place
  • Shared spaces open
  • Gatherings capped at 250 people

For faculty and staff: 

  • Work from home encouraged wherever possible
  • Those who need to support permitted activities allowed on campus
  • Research staff on campus based on Principal Investigator determination

Most activities are in person, with virtual options and limited restriction.

Elevated Risk

Meets minimum standards of PA Yellow.

For students:

  • Instruction primarily virtual; some in-person learning occurring
  • Housing open with virus mitigation and isolation interventions in place
  • Some shared spaces open
  • Gatherings capped at 25 people

For faculty and staff: 

  • Work from home encouraged wherever possible
  • Those who need to support permitted activities allowed on campus
  • Virtual work encouraged for research personnel; some permitted on campus

Some activities are in person, but most are virtual. 

High Risk

Meets minimum standards of PA Red.

For students: 

  • Instruction nearly all virtual, except select clinicals and labs
  • Housing open with virus mitigation and isolation interventions in place
  • Shared spaces open only to support on-campus students and staff
  • Campus life activities not permitted

For faculty and staff:

  • Work from home encouraged wherever possible
  • Those who need to support permitted activities allowed on campus
  • Research as permitted by senior leadership

Pitt is open, but activities are heavily restricted.

Additional notes:

Face coverings required on campus. Physical distancing is necessary, with a minimum of six feet between you and others when possible. 

"I'm doing my part to keep the Pitt community safe." 

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