Travel and Transportation Information

• Travel Advisories and Restrictions
  Consistent with CDC guidelines, Maryville strongly recommends that students observe a 10-14-day quarantine or isolation period after out-of-town travel (both domestic and international), particularly where public transportation (air, rail, boat, bus) is utilized, but quarantine will not be required unless mandated by State or other health authorities. Students may consult with the Health and Wellness Officer about the recommended quarantine period after travel.

  Employees must observe a 10 to 14-day quarantine period after traveling via public transportation (air, rail, boat, bus) or after attending large gatherings. Employees hosting visitors who have traveled via public transportation are also encouraged to observe a 10 to 14-day quarantine. Employees should consult with their primary care provider about the recommended quarantine period after travel.

  We encourage all Maryville Community Members to be mindful of your travel plans around holidays and during break periods, and consider that changing public health guidance and travel restrictions could impact your planned return to campus after you travel.

  We expect all Community Members to be responsible in limiting personal exposures and to adhere to CDC-recommended health and safety practices, such as wearing a face covering, hand washing, and social distancing, while away from campus. All Community Members are encouraged to monitor the CDC Travel Health Notices before traveling domestically or internationally. CDC health notices as well as state or local health travel notices may change frequently and without advanced warning. The CDC recommends you avoid travel if possible and specifically nonessential international travel. If you choose to travel internationally, you may be required to remain outside the United States for an indefinite length of time.

  If traveling within the United States, follow any state or local travel restrictions currently in place. It’s possible some state and local governments may put travel restrictions or orders in place while you are traveling. The local government at your destination could also require individuals to quarantine or isolate for 10 days or more after traveling. Travel restrictions can change quickly, and students, faculty and staff are responsible for monitoring and complying with any travel restrictions that are enacted and need to factor such contingencies into their planning. Similarly, failure to adhere to health and safety practices, such as wearing a face covering, hand washing, and social distancing, while at locations off-campus may lead to mandated quarantine. Students, faculty and staff are also encouraged to check the CDC coronavirus page before traveling.

• Public Transportation
  When using public transportation or shared ride services to travel to campus, please practice the following CDC-recommended measures to protect yourself and others:

  • Practice hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette
  • Practice social distancing
  • Wear a face covering
  • Avoid touching surfaces
  • Stay home if you are sick or had close contact with a person diagnosed with COVID-19
  • Upon arrival at the destination, wash hands or use alcohol-based sanitizer
• University-sponsored Travel
  Until further notice, all University-sponsored travel is suspended, except for pre-approved travel for NCAA athletic competitions. This restriction includes travel-related programs for students, such as study abroad, as well as business-related travel for faculty and staff.
• Maryville Vehicles
  Occupancy in all Maryville owned or operated vehicles, including golf carts, vans and shuttles, will be limited to promote physical distancing to the extent possible. Occupancy will be limited to 50% of the maximum seated capacity of the vehicle. All passengers and drivers must wear a face covering. For shuttle service, the driver may not be able to board everyone who is waiting, and some passengers may be asked to wait for the next shuttle. We understand this may be an inconvenience, but it is necessary to help promote the safety and health of all passengers.

  When utilizing Maryville owned and operated vehicles, including golf carts, vans, and shuttles, please practice the following CDC-recommended measures to protect yourself and others:

  • Practice hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette
  • Practice social distancing
  • Wear a face covering
  • Avoid touching surfaces
  • Stay home if you are sick or had close contact with a person diagnosed with COVID-19
  • Upon arrival at the destination, wash hands or use alcohol-based sanitizer

  Maryville vehicles, such as vans and golf carts must be cleaned after each use by the individual who reserved the vehicle. Cleaning supplies will be provided. Maryville shuttles will be cleaned on a minimum daily basis by staff in the Facilities department; however, high touch surfaces will be cleaned throughout the day by the shuttle driver. Passengers are encouraged to use hand sanitizer after disembarking from the shuttle.