COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

Since our spring semester ended just three weeks ago, we’ve continued to reflect on what we’ve learned and what we’ve heard our students say they value in a connected campus learning community. We have heard our students say they need and want engaging, interactive, in-person educational and social experiences — a learning experience at which Nazareth excels. To achieve this and to prioritize the health of our campus and the wider community, for the 2021-2022 academic year, Nazareth College will require all students, faculty, staff and contracted employees to complete COVID-19 vaccination and provide documentation by July 31, 2021. Limited exemptions, such as religious and medical, will be granted, and reasonable accommodations provided under applicable law.

Nazareth’s decision is aligned with the recommendations of the American College Health Association, which made a statement recognizing that comprehensive COVID-19 vaccination is the most effective way for institutions of higher education to return to a safe, robust on-campus experience for students. New York State also recommends that public and private colleges require vaccination. We’ve answered a number of questions and will continue to do so on our FAQ page. You will also find information on the process for submitting proof of vaccination and applying for a medical or religious exemption. We welcome additional questions and will strive to provide you with timely answers.

As we move forward, I am grateful to our community for working together to keep one another safe and healthy, and I am counting the days until we all gather together again on campus.