Changes in COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Students
To the Campus Community:
This week, SUNY announced that the COVID-19 vaccine will no longer be mandated for
students to attend SUNY’s 64 campuses, effective for Summer 2023. This means that
students at Farmingdale will no longer be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination
to enroll in in-person classes, live on campus, or access in-person campus services
or facilities. Our College webpages and operating systems will soon reflect the new
policy.
The College and SUNY continue to strongly encourage students to get vaccinated against
COVID-19 and receive their subsequent COVID boosters as well as other vaccinations
such as influenza and smallpox. Please be aware that New York State Public Health Law requires college students to
submit proof of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), as well as the meningitis response form in order to enroll in classes. These requirements have not changed. Students enrolled in any program or course that includes participating in a clinical
experience or internship held at a third-party location, must continue to comply with
all health and safety guidelines, including any COVID vaccination or testing protocols
that are in place at the third-party location. In addition, certain employees, students,
and volunteers at healthcare facilities related to Farmingdale and SUNY healthcare
facilities and hospitals, may be subject to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination pursuant
to relevant regulations and policies.
SUNY and the College will continuously examine COVID-19 data and update the policy
as needed based on local conditions or in response to requirements imposed by federal,
state, or local authorities.
Laura Joseph, EdD
Senior Vice President and Provost
Kevin Murphy RN, MSN
Executive Dean of Student Engagement