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Covid Updates

During these unprecedented times, our prime concern is the safety and health of our community. This page provides helpful updates and resources on our institution's response to COVID-19.

Covid-19 Policy for Positive Cases

Employees and students who test positive for COVID-19 should follow the CDC Guidelines regarding preventing the spread of respiratory viruses, which states:

Go back to your normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, both are true:

  • Your symptoms are getting better overall, and
  • You have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication)

Full CDC guidance is available here: About Preventing Spread of Respiratory Viruses When You’re Sick | Respiratory Illnesses | CDC

Students and employees working in a healthcare setting must follow the policies of the specific settings in which they are currently working or interning.

CDC guidance for healthcare personnel, including students in field practice is available here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/infection-control-recommendations.html

When experiencing any illness or other need to be absent, employees should communicate with their supervisor or dean and students should communicate with their faculty.

March 20, 2024

Vaccination Policy

Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

As of May 12, 2023, the University’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate will no longer be in effect for faculty, staff, students, and visitors to the following schools/programs. However, we strongly encourage that everyone continue to follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination which recommend that everyone be up to date with COVID-19 vaccines including booster doses, and to follow applicable guidance regarding masking.

  • Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration
  • Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
  • Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies
  • Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology online programs
  • Katz School of Science and Health (excluding Health Science Programs)
  • Stern College for Women
  • Sy Syms School of Business
  • Wurzweiler School of Social Work online programs
  • Yeshiva College

Due to clinical placements, the following schools/programs will continue to require that students be fully vaccinated and have at least one booster dose:

  • Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology in-person programs/classes
  • Katz School of Science and Health - Health Science Programs (e.g., Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Speech-Language Pathology)
  • Wurzweiler School of Social Work in-person programs/classes

Faculty and staff who are assigned to work in healthcare facilities (such as the Parnes Clinic) or required by their job responsibilities to supervise and observe students at clinical sites, also must be fully vaccinated and have at least one booster dose.

Please note that all students are still required to submit proof of MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) immunizations as per NYS law.

More Resources

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Financial Aid Grants | International Students  | CDC Guidelines  |  NYS COVID Info  | NYC COVID Info