Dear Students,
Happy Fall! We are almost half-way through the semester, with Fall Break just around the corner. In this communication, you will find the following updated information:
- Update COVID screening and mandatory testing
- Mandatory testing after Thanksgiving Break
- Flu vaccine requirement
COVID-19 Screening/Testing
As we began to get into the cold and flu season, we wanted to remind students that although COVID-19 testing is no longer mandatory, students are still encouraged to participate in voluntary screening tests. 61传媒 has set a threshold of听at least听15%听of students听testing voluntarily on a weekly basis. If we do not meet this threshold and/or if there is a shift in COVID trends, we may require听SOME听辞谤听ALL students听to engage in COVID screenings at random.
- Please note that if you are randomly selected to test, that you must do so within听72 hours听of receiving your notice. Students who fail to follow the testing guidelines may be subjected to conduct听process. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Shawnice Ross at听[email protected]听for assistance.
COVID-19 Testing after Thanksgiving Break
All students will be expected to participate in mandatory testing the week (Nov. 28 鈥� Dec. 2) after Thanksgiving Break unless they are within 90 days of a previous infection. Additional reminder(s) for after Thanksgiving Break Testing will be provided.听COVID-19 testing is available Monday through Friday at SHS or the COVID-19 Test Kit Vending Machines 24/6 (test dropped off between Friday听after 5pm and Saturday before 5pm will not be valid). For a list of all COVID-19 Vending Machines,听.
Flu Shot Requirement
All students are required to have the flu shot unless granted a medical or religious exemption. The听deadline to have this completed is听Monday,听October 31st.听You can obtain the Flu Vaccine at Student Health Services (SHS) Monday through Friday or at your local pharmacy.听You can听upload your flu vaccine documentation using this听.听In addition, you听can also email your documentation to:听[email protected]. It is recommended听that if you email your documentation that you use your campus email account.听Personal email accounts such as Gmail, yahoo, Hotmail, etc., are not secured. Weekly reminders will go out to all students following this communication听today.
As we continue to navigate听the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic, please note that information will be shared with you as it听becomes available. For more information about 61传媒 COVID-19 policies and protocol, you can visit听.
Stay Healthy,
Dean di Bartolo-Beckman
Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs
Shawnice Ross
COVID-19 Student Affairs Service Coordinator and DOS Projects Manager