Event Management & Athletics
All major University gatherings have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Event Management
- Effective March 1, 2022, the District of Columbia government lifted restrictions on capacity limits for group gatherings and events. However, the University will continue to maintain some requirements for campus-wide indoor and outdoor gatherings. Approved occupancy will depend on the venue’s capacity with required protocols.
- Will allow in-person group events, gatherings, or meetings, and promote social distancing of at least 3 feet between people and required masks. However, virtual experiences will be encouraged.
- In-door recreation areas and theater venues, including Cramton Auditorium, will be open with a seating capacity that follows the University’s indoor guidelines, maintaining social distancing and mask requirements. Chapel services will continue virtually until further notice.
- Outdoor group gatherings larger than 100 individuals require approval through University protocols. Mask usage is required, as well as three-foot social distancing, where feasible.
Intercollegiate Athletics
The Department of Athletics is working closely with the DC Consortium on Athletics and the MEAC conference on the guidelines for athletic participation this Springl. We anticipate all 21 intercollegiate teams will return to full training and competition. Student Athletes will be required to wear masks as appropriate. Student athletes will be tested once per week (PCR) as required by the University and the MEAC conference.
Athletic events are open to the general public subject to Howard University COVID 19 protocols with regard to mask wearing and social distancing. Howard students must present their Bison Safe App for admission to all outdoor and indoor events.
Event Management
EVENT | PHASE 1 STATUS | PHASE 2 STATUS | PHASE 3 STATUS |
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Orientations (University, Schools and Colleges) | Virtual | Virtual (due to participant size) | events will occur to the degree public health guidelines allow |
School/College Summer Program | Virtual | Virtual (due to participant size) | events will occur to the degree public health guidelines allow |
Convocations | Virtual | Virtual (due to participant size) | events will occur to the degree public health guidelines allow |
Chapel Services | Virtual | Virtual (due to participant size) | events will occur to the degree public health guidelines allow |
School/College Fall Program | Virtual | events will occur to the degree public health guidelines allow | |
Homecoming | Virtual (limited programming offerings) | Virtual (limited programming offerings) | events will occur to the degree public health guidelines allow |
Major Ceremonies (Schools and Colleges) | Virtual | Virtual | events will occur to the degree public health guidelines allow |
Conferences (internal/ external) | Virtual | Virtual (due to participant size) | events will occur to the degree public health guidelines allow |
Annual University Community Holiday Party | Not feasible | Not feasible | events will occur to the degree public health guidelines allow |
President’s Holiday Party | Not feasible | Not feasible | events will occur to the degree public health guidelines allow |
Athletics
SPORT | PHASE 1 STATUS | PHASE 2 STATUS | PHASE 3 STATUS |
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Football | PHASE 1 STATUS Virtual workouts and team meetings | Limited practice preparation, social distancing as directed by applicable governing bodies | Practice, preparation and competitions pursuant to MEAC and D.C. guidelines |
Men’s Soccer | PHASE 1 STATUS Virtual workouts and team meetings | Same as above. | Practice, preparation and competitions pursuant to Suncoast and DC guidelines |
Women’s Soccer | PHASE 1 STATUS Virtual workouts and team meetings | Same as above. | Same as above. Practice, preparation and competitions pursuant to DC guidelines |
Women’s Volleyball | PHASE 1 STATUS Virtual workouts and team meetings | Same as above. | Same as above. Same as football. |
Cross Country Track and Field | PHASE 1 STATUS Virtual workouts and team meetings | Same as above. | Same as above. Same as football. |