On-Campus Guidance

The University of Colorado Boulder had a moratorium on in-person, on-campus events. Gatherings are defined differently than events, and the difference is important because these are terms used in city, county and/or state guidelines. 

The university currently had an “events moratorium” and this did not include a moratorium on gatherings as long as they meet the appropriate criteria.

  • Gatherings must not exceed ten persons.
  • Physical distancing is required.
  • Mask wearing is required.
  • Must be venue specific:
    • Indoors is acceptable as long as the room will allow for 10 persons physically distanced based upon the criteria set by the facilities hexagon
    • Cleaning must take place prior and post gatherings
    • Outdoors is acceptable and preferred and must meet the same criteria

Organizers need to ensure they are following city, county and state guidelines and need to provide cleaning and sanitation, keep a list of those who attended, ensure the gathering does not exceed ten people (including staff, faculty, attendees), etc.

Off-Campus Guidance

Although the above guidance is specifically for on-campus social events and gatherings that occur off-campus, all chapters were asked to model behavior that is consistent both with campus guidance and city, county and state guidelines. On August 22, 2020, a letter from the Presidents of MGC, CUIFC and Panhellenic went out to the affiliated fraternity and sorority community addressing expectations of social distancing and appropriate behavior as it relates to social events and gatherings.

Additionally, the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs issued an administrative memo in the CU Boulder Today on Aug. 27 stating:

To those of you who are choosing to disregard health and safety guidelines, this is a formal notice. This reckless behavior is putting the campus experience and everyone’s health at risk. Therefore, I want to make sure you are aware of the potential impacts to your educational experience. 

If you violate a public health order and the violation is connected to attending a party, you will be excluded from campus for at least two weeks and you may be suspended. Multiple violations will result in suspension, which means you’ll be automatically withdrawn from classes and barred from access to campus resources.

It is essential that we all do our part to keep our community safe. If you have questions or concerns for our council presidents regarding this issue, please use the following emails: