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COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

On Tuesday, June 15, 2021, New York State lifted the vast majority of COVID-19 restrictions after reaching a statewide vaccination rate of 70 percent. These changes follow updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding vaccination status at Institutions of Higher Education (IHE), specifically,

IHEs where all students, faculty, and staff are fully vaccinated prior to the start of the semester can return to full capacity in-person learning, without requiring or recommending masking or physical distancing for people who are fully vaccinated in accordance with CDC’s Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People. (cdc.gov)

In light of the updated guidance from NYS and the CDC, and proven effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines as a public health measure, Bard College will require all students, faculty, and staff studying or working on campus to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by August 1, 2021.

Instructions for providing proof of vaccination or requesting a medical or religious exemption will be communicated via email by the Office of Human Resources.

For those who have not yet been vaccinated, a comprehensive list of vaccination sites can be found at covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov. COVID-19 vaccines are readily available, free of charge, throughout New York State, including at pharmacies, grocery stores, and medical offices. If you have trouble locating a facility, you may reach out to your primary care doctor or contact hr@bard.edu directly for assistance.