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