COVID-19 Building Readiness Information

Facilities and Operations has taken multiple actions to ready buildings across campus for occupancy while the COVID-19 pandemic remains a major public health threat. The Centers for Disease Control, New York State Department of Health, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, and Federation of European Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Associations have published recommendations for building owners to protect people and slow the spread during the COVID-19 pandemic that have guided our actions, in consultation with the University’s COVID-19 Task Force and public health experts.

As part of an effort to encourage open space use during the pandemic, Facilities and Operations has also erected tents at four locations on the Morningside campus to facilitate small gatherings.  

The fact sheets below provide information on specific building systems and preparations.

Need Signage for Your Space?

Download these signs to mark your lunch or break space.
For ADA-compliant signage, visit Columbia Print.

An illustration of the Alma statue getting a COVID-19 test from a healthcare worker, and the words Keep Columbia Healthy,Schedule your COVID-19 test now, and a QR code
Keep Columbia Healthy
An illustration of the Alma statue with arms outstretched and the words Keep Keeping Columbia Healthy
Keep Keeping Columbia Healthy
An illustration of the Alma statue sitting in a chair next to a floor lamp, reading a book, and the words keep staying home if you're not feeling well
Keep Staying Home If You're Not Feeling Well
An illustration of Roar-ee the lion washing their hands and the words Keep Washing Your Hands
Keep Washing Your Hands
An illustration of Roar-ee the lion wearing a face mask and the words: New Year, Same Compact. Wear a mask. Help curb the spread of COVID-19.
New Year, Same Compact
An illustration of Alma Mater and Roar-ee the lion in front of Low Library, standing six feet apart, and the words: Stay safe inside and outside; wear your face covering and stay six feet apart.
Stay Safe Inside and Outside
An illustration of Alma Mater wearing a mask while eating and slipping it off only to fork food into her mouth, with the words: Stay safe when taking a break; please wear your face covering when not eating.
Stay Safe When Taking Break
An illustration of Alma Mater and Roar-ee the lion eating a meal seated six feet apart and wearing face coverings, and the words: Stay safe when taking a break; wear your face covering unless you are eating or drinking, and please stay six feet apart and follow safety signage.
Stay Safe When Taking Break
An illustration of Alma Mater getting a nasal swab test with a healthcare worker
Participate in Ongoing Surveillance Testing

These signs and others are available from Columbia Print in various sizes, including 8.5 x 16 X 24 to fit the standard stanchion sign holders for outdoor or indoor use.

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