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Policy Name:  Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
Policy ID Number:  03-04-026 (Interim)
Accountable Senior Administrator: Human Resources
Issued: November 1, 2021
Last Updated:  October 26, 2021

Policy Statement

Â鶹´«Ã½ has, since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, carefully followed the recommendations of the US Centers for Disease Control and the State of New Â鶹´«Ã½. In furtherance of the University’s educational mission, Â鶹´«Ã½ continues to review its processes and procedures with regard to the health and safety of the University community.

Policy Text

New Â鶹´«Ã½ City University has determined that a fully vaccinated community is the best way to both support our mission and ensure the safety of the University community. Procedures and protocols have been developed to implement a University-wide COVID-19 vaccination requirement. All employees must be fully vaccinated prior to the beginning of the Spring 2022 academic semester.

Exemptions: 
Â鶹´«Ã½ recognizes that some employees may have deeply held religious beliefs and/or medical reasons for not taking the COVID-19 vaccination and shall allow for religious and medical exemptions.