Are You Required to Get a Weekly COVID Test?

Students and employees who are unvaccinated, partially vaccinated (awaiting final dose or not yet two weeks past final dose), or have not submitted proof of vaccination are required to get tested for COVID every week.

The college offers free COVID tests on campus for asymptomatic* students and employees. These are saliva tests and the results are automatically sent to the college. Testing is a quick and easy process. The testing center is located in the Alumni Field House and is open on Mondays from 1 - 8 p.m., Tuesdays from 9 a.m. - noon, or Sundays from 1 - 8 p.m.

The testing cycle for students (weekly schedule for compliance) runs Monday - Sunday. If students miss the testing center on Monday or Tuesday, they must get tested on Sunday (or get a test off campus) to remain in good standing.

Students and employees who are fully vaccinated are encouraged to test weekly as well to help prevent any spread among our community.

Please direct any questions about testing to Lindsay Wolfanger at covid-testingcenter@oneonta.edu.

*(Anyone who has symptoms of COVID should not participate in the weekly surveillance testing. If you are experiencing symptoms, students should contact the Health Center and employees should contact their primary care provider for instructions on how to get a diagnostic test.)

Student Vaccine Mandate in Effect,
On-Campus Vaccine Clinics Available

In response to the FDA's full authorization of the Pfizer vaccine on Monday, students who have not yet submitted proof of vaccination or an exemption application received an email on Aug. 27 outlining how to comply with the SUNY policy mandating that all students taking in-person classes or accessing college facilities now be fully vaccinated. Read the message sent to students.

The college is offering on-campus vaccination clinics to all students and employees. These will be held in the Counseling, Health and Wellness Center, and details on dates and times are available on the COVID webpage in the "Where to Get Vaccinated" section. This week, over 30 people participated in the on-campus clinics!

Vaccination Rate Continues to Climb

As of today, Aug. 27, 90 percent of our in-person student body is either fully or partially vaccinated and 70 percent of employees have submitted proof of vaccination. Thank you to everyone who has been vaccinated and submitted proof so far. If you've not yet submitted proof, please visit the "How to Provide Proof of Vaccination" section of the COVID-19 webpage to find out how.

Protect Yourself and Your Communities

If you experience symptoms of COVID-19 it is important that you seek medical care as soon as possible. Students should contact the Health Center for advice and should follow all instructions for quarantine or isolation. It is important to follow their recommendations so we can keep the entire community safe while you are waiting for test results.

Employees should contact their primary care provider or a local pharmacy/clinic for a test and advice if they develop symptoms.

With the first week of classes almost complete, we all must continue to make choices that protect our fellow students and employees, as well as the entire Oneonta community. Be vigilant about wearing masks indoors, monitor yourself for symptoms and continue to follow the testing protocols. These are small steps we can all take to ensure we have a great semester. Thank you for helping to make the first week a success!

Masks and Cleaning Supplies Available

Campus departments can request masks or cleaning supplies (wipes, hand sanitizer, etc.) to have on hand for employee and office use. Supplies will be distributed to the department and can be requested by submitting a work order. Employees looking for supplies should inquire with their office or department support staff. Supplies will not be distributed to individuals.

Student Association President Sends Welcome Message to Students

SUNY Oneonta's Student Association President Gabby Cecere '22 sent a letter to her fellow students via email Thursday, Aug. 26. Read the full letter online.

View this email online.

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