The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) announced today that it has updated its mask guidelines, requiring face coverings to be worn indoors at any facilities across the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges and system offices. 

"The Maricopa Community Colleges' goal throughout the pandemic has been to protect our community's health and wellbeing," said MCCCD Interim Chancellor, Dr. Steven R. Gonzales. "Requiring our students, faculty, and staff to wear face coverings is another step in the right direction for our Colleges to begin the fall semester safely. I want to thank our employees and students who have continued the hard work of keeping themselves and our Maricopa community safe."

Because this requirement applies to all individuals regardless of vaccination status, it is in line with both the Governor's Executive Order (2021-15) and Arizona Revised Statutes 15-1650.05, which will go into effect on September 29, 2021. We understand that not everyone may be able or willing to be vaccinated, and our intent is to respect each individual within our community while also addressing the safety concerns associated with the current circumstances.