Please reference the virtual event planning guide (login required), which offers best practices and resources. Email events@hbs.edu if you need additional help.

While meetings should be remote or outdoor whenever possible, small group meetings in offices and conference rooms are possible if all parties agree, group size is at or below the room’s stated capacity (for offices without stated capacities, this may be two or three people in order to ensure at least six feet of distance), masks are worn and attendees maintain six feet of distance at all times, no food or beverage is consumed, attendees wipe down all surfaces that have potentially been touched at the conclusion of the meeting, and meetings are scheduled with a buffer of at least ten minutes to reduce interaction with attendees of subsequent meetings.

Yes. Wipes and hand sanitizer will be available throughout the community for general use and individualized cleaning of shared spaces. In high touch areas with frequent turnover wipes and sanitizer will be available for use by the uses within each space. Even though these items will be available in various spots around campus, you are encouraged to have your own hand sanitizer and wipes available as well.

Yes. HBS Facilities has taken steps to optimize the amount of fresh ventilation and outside air being supplied to campus buildings based upon the HVAC system design and outside air conditions. HBS meets or exceeds the recommended air filtration levels in all campus classroom and assembly buildings.

Yes, campus buildings will be locked and you will need to use your Harvard ID card for access. All community members will have access to the buildings that are typically open during the day such as Aldrich, Spangler, Shad, and Baker Library) with swipe access. If you have access difficulties while on campus please contact HBS Security at 617-495-5577 or the Operations Service Counter.

Occupancy varies based on the size of the space and each space will be clearly marked with occupancy levels. Currently the guidance for an indoor space is no more than 10 people per 1,000 sq. ft. up to a maximum of 25 people (State and City guidance). Informal gatherings should not exceed 10 attendees, whether inside or out.

HBS provided catering is limited to outdoor student events at this time. Please visit the Operations website (login required) for information on both HBS and self-catering options for fall 2020..

Visitors and guests are strongly discouraged from coming to campus at this time. Those who do must receive prior approval and complete the Campus Access Protocol.

HBS Custodial Services will oversee the cleaning and disinfecting on campus for any level of contamination. They will assess the area of closure needed and determine how long it will remain closed. They will coordinate with Harvard Environmental Health & Safety as well as 3rd party service providers who are certified to deep clean and disinfect the area. The area will be reopened as soon as the odors from cleaning chemicals dissipate.