May 28: Letter from VP David Trainor Dear Colleagues: I write to further update you on plans regarding the resumption of regular University operations for the 2021-22 academic year. With the recent announcements by the Governor of Massachusetts and the Mayor of Boston, effective May 29, 2021, Boston College is no longer subject to occupancy restrictions in offices or classroom facilities. As such, all current capacity limitations on campus classrooms, workspaces, and outdoor areas will be rescinded. In addition, the CDC and Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) have lifted the mask mandate. However, beginning on the 29 th, BC faculty, staff, students, and visitors who are not fully vaccinated will be required to wear a mask on campus when physical distancing cannot be maintained, and at all times in the Connell Recreation Center. Of course, any vaccinated member of the community who wishes to continue wearing a mask for their own comfort should feel free to do so. All faculty and staff coming to campus are reminded to complete their daily health assessment and to stay home if they have any COVID-19 symptoms or feel ill.