COVID-19

Coronavirus Updates

Entry to campus will require a “Green Token” from the YC Vax Pass Portal. A Green Token is issued to individuals who have submitted proof of full vaccination status; who received a negative test, if you have an exemption (or are not yet subject to the vaccination requirement); or who have complied with selection for a random test, and tested negative. Public Safety will not accept the Excelsior Pass, a paper vaccine card, or a token with a date other than the current. You must also present your York ID card.
Random testing is currently underway for ALL community members regardless of vaccine or booster status. Failure to comply will result in a “Red Token” and you will be denied entry to the campus. You must test at the CUNY trailer site in the timeframe noted in the email received. You cannot test at the State site on campus. If you have received a positive test in the past 90 days, you should contact HR at JStayton@york.cuny.edu or Student Health Services at StudHealthSvcCtr@york.cuny.edu so you can be removed from the pool for 90 days.
Vaccines are required for all students attending in-person or hybrid classes for spring 2022. The deadline for student submission has passed. Students with existing medical or religious exemptions will test weekly for access to campus. We are awaiting guidance about the announced vaccine mandate for faculty. For faculty, if you have been vaccinated, you can upload your vaccine info now, but at this time there is no existing process for submitting a religious or medical exemption as CUNY has not yet identified a process for faculty to do so. If a member of faculty or staff is not vaccinated, they must continue to test weekly.
Boosters will be required for students as they become eligible. More information will be shared during the semester. Students will not be dropped at this time for a lack of booster shot, pending issuance of further guidance by CUNY.
Campus-sponsored travel is limited or banned for almost all members of the community except were mandated for compliance. Please check with your respective chair, supervisor, or vice president for details.
Open meetings - Governor Hochul has issued an Executive Order extending the suspension of parts of the New York State Open Meetings Law until the end of the COVID-19 State Disaster Emergency. Until that time, public bodies, otherwise subject to the Open Meetings Law provisions, may continue to conduct public meetings via remote means, so long as the public may continue to access, view, or listen to the meetings, and that the meetings are recorded and later transcribed.
Quarantine / Isolation policies are now in line with the CDC. Isolation is the same for everyone until day 5, where it is assessed for the next steps. A negative PCR test is not needed to return to campus. Close contact protocols are dictated by vaccine and booster status. See here for additional information.
Liberty Avenue Entrance. Starting Monday, January 3, 2022, the entrance to the Academic Core Building located at Liberty Avenue will be closed for a duration not to exceed three months, for the purpose of construction work to install new automatic doors and turnstiles. During this time, entry doors located at Guy R. Brewer Blvd. and 160th Street will remain open for use during normal business hours.
We recognize that this may be a very stressful time. Information about coping with stress can be found at NYC Health and on CUNY’s website. The HR Intranet has additional information and resources, as does the Student CARES page.
Be a good York citizen and monitor yourself for symptoms. If you are concerned about feeling ill and coming to campus, please contact your supervisor, or faculty member to make other arrangements if applicable. Please do not come to campus if you have active symptoms of COVID-19, have a known exposure and are unsure of the policy, or are awaiting a PCR test and are ill.

Students who plan to attend in-person or hybrid classes must upload vaccination verification to CUNYFirst. Students who have not uploaded their verification will be removed from in-person and hybrid classes - the deadline was January 18, 2022.

If you are registering for an e-permit course, please get in touch with your home campus for further guidance.

Contact studentdevelopment@york.cuny.edu with your urgent questions and concerns.

New CDC Guidelines

CUNY is now following CDC’s recently issued guidance that adjusted the recommended time for quarantine and isolation for people who come into close contact with someone who is positive, or you test positive.

You will receive guidance from the York COVID liaison or Human Resources as to your specific protocols and clearance to return to campus.

Latest Updates

Spring 2022 Reopening Plan

Amendment to September 2020 York College Reopening Plan

Random COVID-19 Testing Program

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Campus Access Procedure

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For more information please refer to CUNY's Frequently Asked Questions about the Student Vaccination Policy

Resources for Students

Resources for Faculty / Staff

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Coronavirus Information

Coronavirus Resources

NYC Coronavirus Information

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Resources for State Colleges and Universities on the Coronavirus

WHO | World Health Organization

FERPA and Coronavirus FAQ

City and State Resources

Culture of Respect

York College affirms our longstanding institutional values, including our commitment to diversity and inclusion. In adherence with the CUNY Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy, York does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. It is essential that we remain supportive, respectful, and inclusive to all members of our campus community at all times.

There has been an increase in acts of bullying and violence directed towards certain ethnicities and cultures, both in the public and at other institutions. Such acts can be perpetuated in person or online. We remind you to be aware of assumptions and prejudice, and to act in a respectful manner to individuals within our diverse campus community, regardless of the medium of interaction. Community standards that promote a culture of respect are just as applicable in the online learning environment as they are in our buildings and community.

As we move to distance, remote, and online learning alternatives, York and CUNY conduct policies remain in effect. Acts of discrimination, harassment or exclusion run counter to our institutional values and are contrary to CUNY Policy. If you witness or experience an incident of discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the Office of Diversity and Compliance at (718) 262-5304, or by email at compliance@york.cuny.edu.

As always, if you are on campus and in immediate danger, please contact Public Safety at x2222.

Facilities

We currently have custodians restocking hand sanitizers, soaps and other cleaning supplies and ensuring spaces are clean. We are shifting two of the custodial evening crew to help support this effort. Signage has been posted around campus regarding proper hygiene (washing hands and covering coughs, etc.) and about the virus. Should you experience a bathroom facility, or sanitizer stand that is not properly stocked, please send an email to president@york.cuny.edu. We will dispatch someone to address the issue.

Symptoms and Prevention

Guidance on Cloth Face Coverings
What You Need to Know Now About COVID-19

Personal Concerns

We understand that members of the college community may be anxious during this time. For free, confidential counseling services, please contact the York College Counseling Center at 718-262-2272. For faculty and staff, CUNY Work/Life Program is available to help.

For Coronavirus Information, visit the NYC COVID-19 Portal.

Travel

Travel Guidance - CUNY

If you do travel, you must follow State guidelines for quarantining and/or testing upon return and check with your local HR department regarding re-entering the worksite.

Announcements

Latest CUNY Updates
on Coronavirus

If you have specific concerns about yourself or another member of the community, please contact Ms. Trimboli, the campus coronavirus liaison dtrimboli@york.cuny.edu or Claudio Lindow, campus coronavirus coordinator clindow@york.cuny.edu.

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