Community Messages Archive
The following archive contains all COVID-related messaging sent to the LMU community between March 2020 – May 2023. For current policies and protocols, please always refer to the LMU Together home page.
General Announcements
Changes to LMU Covid-19 Vaccination Policy
05.18.23
COVID-19 Holiday Break Reminders
11.22.22
Update: Masks Recommended, But Not Required on LMU Campuses
08.17.22
Pre-Return COVID-19 Testing for Students
08.11.22
Current Indoor Masking Protocols on LMU’s Campuses Remain Unchanged
07.29.22
Masks Required for Indoor Learning Spaces, Meetings and Gatherings of 10 or More
06.02.22
Indoor Masking Strongly Recommended On Campus
05.26.22
Exposure and Quarantine Policy Changes
05.13.22
University-Sponsored International Travel Updates
05.12.22
LMU Westchester Campus Returns to Pre-Pandemic Guest Access May 1
04.21.22
Masks No Longer Required Starting Mar. 7
03.04.22
Indoor Mask Mandate Update
02.23.22
Letter from the Provost | Spring Semester Reminders and Updates
01.19.22
New Testing, Quarantine, and Masking Requirements
01.13.22
Letter from the Provost | Welcome Back and Happy New Year
01.07.22
Remote Work and Other Reminders for Students, Staff, and Faculty
01.04.22
Updates to the Start of Spring 2022
12.21.21
What to Expect in Spring 2022
12.15.21
L.A County Issues Updated Travel Testing and Quarantine Guidance
12.10.21
Updated L.A. County Travel Requirement for International Travel
12.03.21
Changes to Policy for University Events with External Guests
10.18.21
Updates to Mail Delivery, Campus Walking Tours, Parking Enforcement, and Shuttle Service
09.10.21
Top Things to Know: Return to Campus FAQs
08.18.21
Vaccinations Required for LMU and LLS Faculty and Staff
08.06.21
University-Sponsored Domestic and International Travel Update
07.16.21
Safe Return to Campus for Faculty and Staff
07.16.21
L.A. County Re-implements Indoor Mask Mandate
07.15.21
LMU Officially Reopens on July 26
07.13.21
Campus Access – Open to All Faculty and Staff July 12
07.08.21
Campus Activity Status Page Launches With Latest Protocols
06.24.21
Revised Cal/OSHA Office Protocols
06.17.21
Changes to LMU Policy in Alignment with California Reopening Protocols
06.15.21
Changes to LMU's COVID Testing Policy
06.03.21
Campus Access Changes
05.28.21
Vaccinated Individuals Exempt from Surveillance Testing
05.10.21
Return to Work Initiative
05.03.21
Commencement Update
04.31.21
Protect the Pride: Get Vaxxed
04.26.21
COVID Testing Center Updates Test Schedule
04.16.21
Human Resources Updates
04.12.21
Campus Now Open to All Registered Students
04.08.21
Additional Vaccine Appointments Available
04.08.21
Fall 2021 Study Abroad Update
04.08.21
Commencement Update
04.07.21
On-Campus COVID Vaccines Available to Students Beginning April 15
04.05.21
LMU Vaccination Center Open for All LMU Faculty and Staff
03.22.21
Sacred Heart Chapel Reopens for Mass
03.22.21
Outdoor Study Sessions
03.17.21
Westchester Campus Remains Closed
03.15.21
William H. Hannon Library Appointments Now Open
03.09.21
Registration Now Open for Outdoor Recreation Space
03.04.21
LMU to Begin Phased Reopening of Westchester Campus
02.25.21
Education Sector Vaccine Availability
02.24.21
CDC Issues New Mask Recommendations
02.16.21
Commencement and Other Updates
02.10.21
Changes to L.A. County Travel Quarantine Requirements
02.05.21
LMU to Reopen Fall 2021
01.29.21
On-Campus COVID Testing for Those with Campus Access Only
01.22.21
Vaccine Availability, Social Distancing and Other Reminders
01.13.21
Update to L.A. County Safer at Home Order – New Quarantine Requirements
12.30.20
Updates to L.A. County Quarantine Period
12.22.20
Mandatory Testing for Those Approved to be On-Campus
12.09.20
Regional Stay at Home Order for Southern California
12.05.20
Los Angeles County Issues Targeted Safer at Home Order
11.27.20
Letter From the President on Plans for Spring 2021
11.20.20
Community Advisory on Limited Stay-at-Home Order
11.19.20
Community Advisory on Changes to Campus Access Criteria and Thanksgiving
11.18.20
Spring Semester Plans Announced
10.19.20
Community Advisory on Defined Contribution Retirement Plan; Staff Campus Access
08.10.20
Community Advisory on California's Release of Higher Education Guidelines
08.07.20
Community Advisory on Public Health Order Prohibiting Parties, Other Gatherings
08.05.20
Community Advisory on Provost Town Hall
07.23.20
Introducing Lion Health Check
07.22.20
Community Advisory on Fee Waivers, Athletics Updates
07.16.20
Fall 2020 Reopening Updates
07.14.20
Community Advisory With a Reopening Update
07.10.20
Community Advisory With Information on the Launch of Lion Health Check
07.08.20
Community Advisory on Supporting LMU's International Student Community
07.07.20
‘Safer At Home’ Reminders for Memorial Day Weekend
05.22.20
Message from the President on Preserving Our Strength
04.20.20
Faculty and Staff to Remain Home Through May 30 with New Leave Options
04.08.20
Campus Access Guidelines
04.08.20
Vendor Campus Access Guidelines
04.08.20
Message from the President: Commencement Postponement
04.02.20
Allan Deck, S.J., Offers a Special Message for Our Lion Family
03.30.20
Community Advisory With Information on COVID Leave
03.26.20
Updated Campus Access Restrictions
03.26.20
Campus Operations Update
03.23.20
Distribution Center Updates
03.23.20
Updated Campus Access Restrictions
03.23.20
A Message From the Provost
03.23.20
COVID-19 Information and Resources for Immigrant and Refugee Angelenos
03.23.20
Lions Helping Lions: Caring for Our Community in Times of Crisis
03.20.20
Update Following Emergency Orders From CA and LA Safe at Home Directive
Los Angeles City/County Issues Safer at Home Emergency Order
03.19.20
Updated Travel Restrictions
03.19.20
LA County Dept. of Public Health Updated Guidance
03.19.20
Delay in Online Instruction
03.14.20
Community Advisory | COVID-19 Updates
03.14.20
Message From the President: Extension of Online Instruction Through the End of Spring 2020 Semester
03.13.20
Community Advisory | COVID-19 Updates
03.12.20
Updated Travel Restrictions
03.12.20
Community Advisory | COVID-19 Updates
03.11.20
LMU Athletic Teams To Compete Without Spectators Through March
03.11.20
Message From the President
03.10.20
Healthy Tips During Spring Break Travel
03.06.20
Maintaining Educational Continuity in the Context of COVID-19
03.06.20
Campus Dining Update
03.05.20
LA County Coronavirus Updates
03.04.20
Travel Restrictions
03.03.20
Enhanced Sanitization Measures in Effect
03.02.20
Contact Resources for Parents
03.01.20
Letter from Provost Tom Poon to the LMU Community
02.27.20
Community Health Advisory: Coronavirus
01.24.20
Student Announcements
Required COVID-19 Vaccination and Exemption Policy For Students
06.11.21
Student Vaccine Portal is Live
05.10.21
Campus Now Open to All Registered Students
04.08.21
Additional Vaccine Appointments Available
04.08.21
Fall 2021 Study Abroad Update
04.08.21
Commencement Update
04.07.21
On-Campus COVID Vaccines Available to Students Beginning April 15
04.05.21
Video: Students and Parents Town Hall #2
03.19.21
Marching Forward
03.09.21
Halloween Safety Reminders
10.28.20
Student Financial Services Update: Health Insurance Waiver
08.27.20
Video: Students and Parents Town Hall #1
07.29.20
Student Employment Updates
07.24.20
Fall Reopening Updates for Graduate Students
07.17.20
Update to Students Regarding Housing Interest Deadline
07.02.20
Update to Students Regarding Student Housing
Fall 2020 Update for Students
Video: Fall Updates for Lions
05.29.20
Message from the Provost to Students: Update on the Fall Semester
05.27.20
Daily Update for Students With Information on LA County Reopening
05.08.20
Message from the Provost to Students: Information About Fall Semester 2020
04.28.20
Daily Update for Students With Information on LMU to Receive Student Emergency Grants from CARES Act
04.17.20
Daily Update for Students With Information on Summer Session, Housing
04.15.20
LMU Waives ACT/SAT Requirement for 2021 Applicants
04.06.20
ASLMU COVID-19 Student Support
03.30.20
Daily Update for Students With Information on Online Instruction Survey
03.25.20
Message From the Provost on Student COVID-19 Options
03.25.20
Daily Update for Students With Information on Campus Access Restrictions
03.24.20
Daily Update for Students With Information on Cybersecurity
03.23.20
Office of the Registrar: Registration and Advising Updates
03.23.20
Daily Update for Students With Emergency Funds Information
03.20.20
Daily Update for Students With Information on Credits or Refunds
03.19.20
Daily Update for Students With Information on Free E-Textbooks
03.18.20
Video: Rising to the Challenge – A Message to Students
03.18.20
Daily Update for Students With Student Health and Library Information
LMU continues to monitor the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and is working diligently to safeguard the safety and well-being of our community.
03.17.20
Faculty / Staff Announcements
Community Advisory | HR Updates for Faculty and Staff
02.01.22
Human Resources Updates for Faculty and Staff for January 2022
12.15.21
LMU to Reinstate Matching Retirement Contributions
05.19.21
Video: Faculty / Staff Town Hall #3
05.11.21
Marching Forward
03.09.21
Video: Faculty / Staff Town Hall #2
08.19.20
Video: Faculty / Staff Town Hall #1
08.05.20
Community Advisory for Faculty and Staff on Campus Access
07.28.20
Fall 2020 Reopening Updates for Faculty and Staff
07.15.20
Update to Faculty and Staff Regarding Student Housing
Update to Faculty and Staff Regarding Remote Work Extended Through July 31
06.23.20
Update to Faculty and Staff Regarding Learning Space Reconfiguration and Other Updates
Update to Faculty and Staff Regarding LMU's Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Update to Faculty and Staff Regarding Remaining Home Through June 30
05.27.20
Message from the President: Community Update on Furloughs
05.26.20
Message From the Provost to Faculty & Staff: Academic Calendar and Other Updates
05.22.20
Daily Update for Faculty & Staff With Information on LA County Reopening
05.08.20
Message to Faculty & Staff: Information About Fall Semester 2020
4.28.20
Message to Faculty Regarding 2020 Summer Sessions I and II Moving to Remote Instruction
04.15.20
Daily Update for Faculty & Staff With Information on Summer Session, FERPA
04.15.20
Daily Update for Faculty With Information on Status of Online Instruction
03.25.20
Daily Update for Staff With Information on Mental Health and Wellness
03.25.20
Daily Update for Faculty With Information on Campus Access Restrictions
03.24.20
Daily Update for Staff With Information on Campus Access Restrictions
03.24.20
Daily Update for Faculty With Information on Cybersecurity
03.23.20
Daily Update for Staff With Information on Cybersecurity
03.23.20
Daily Update for Staff With HR Updates
03.20.20
Daily Update for Faculty With HR Updates
03.20.20
Daily Update for Staff With Information on Remote Work Through March 27
03.19.20
Daily Update for Faculty With Information on Remote Work Through March 27
03.19.20
Daily Update for Faculty With Information on Building Access and Closures
03.18.20
Daily Update for Staff With Information on Building Access and Closures
03.18.20
Video: Rising to the Challenge – A Message to Faculty and Staff
03.18.20
Daily Update for Faculty With Senate and Library Information
LMU continues to monitor the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and is working diligently to safeguard the safety and well-being of our community.
03.17.20
Daily Update for Staff With Senate and Library Information
LMU continues to monitor the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and is working diligently to safeguard the safety and well-being of our community.
03.17.20
Daily Update With Payroll and ITS Service Information
LMU continues to monitor the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and is working diligently to safeguard the safety and well-being of our community.
03.16.20
Daily Update With Additional Work From Home Information
LMU continues to monitor the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and is working diligently to safeguard the safety and well-being of our community.
03.15.20
Daily Update With Staff Remote Work Information
LMU continues to monitor the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and is working diligently to safeguard the safety and well-being of our community.
03.14.20
Westchester Faculty Update on Campus Learning Spaces
Although the Westchester and Playa Vista campuses are open, not all spaces are or will be available to faculty.
03.13.20
A Message to LMU Faculty and Staff: Honoring Your Resilience
We echo President Snyder’s message on Tuesday and assure you that your safety, health, and well-being drive our actions and decisions.
03.12.20
Faculty / Staff FAQ Update
Loyola Marymount University is sharing these helpful reminders with faculty and staff as we respond to the current coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. Please note that there no known cases of COVID-19 within the LMU community.
03.10.20
Daily Update with Travel Reminders and Faculty Training Reminder
LMU continues to monitor the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and is working diligently to safeguard the safety and well-being of our community.
03.08.20
Daily Update with Event Planning Guidelines
LMU continues to monitor the ever-changing situation surrounding COVID-19, both globally and in Los Angeles County.
03.06.20
Westchester Campus
Maintaining Educational Continuity in the Context of COVID-19
Much has occurred since the provost’s message on COVID-19 preparedness. Universities across the country from Seattle to New York have decided to transition to completely online classes.
03.08.20
Maintaining Educational Continuity in the Context of COVID-19
With the rapid spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus and after L.A. County’s March 4 announcement of a state of emergency and increased cases in Los Angeles County, LMU is preparing for a variety of scenarios, including circumstances in which students, faculty, or staff may become ill or unable to be on campus in the near future.
03.06.20
LMU Loyola Law School Campus
Campus Operations Update Regarding COVID-19
03.22.20
LMU Loyola Law School Update Regarding Campus Status and Online Instruction
I write to update you on planning related to the quickly developing circumstances related to COVID-19. Please see below for the message from President Snyder.
03.13.20
LMU Loyola Law School Update Regarding Online Instruction
As we work through issues created by the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), our top priority is to protect the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff, while ensuring that academic instruction continues to the maximum extent possible.
03.10.20
LMU Loyola Law School Online Instruction Trial Run
As LMU Loyola Law School resumes instruction the week of March 9, 2020 following LLS spring break, it is staging a trial run to help prepare to take academic instruction online should it be required to do so.
03.08.20