How to Comply
COVID-19 vaccination and a booster dose is mandatory for all students, faculty, and staff.
Vaccine-related Policies and Guidelines
COVID-19 vaccination will be mandatory for all students, faculty, and staff who will be on campus.
Also read about New York Safe and Sick Leave and Columbia's 2021 Additional Floating Days Off.
This policy has been established to help protect individuals in the Columbia community and our neighbors.
Everyone who returns to campus must sign the health compact, which can be found in the required online safety training.
Additional information to support compliance with the booster mandate.
Vaccine-related Announcements
Update on Current Public Health Protocols
Because of a recent uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases in New York City, the COVID alert level has moved from low to moderate risk. Columbia's monitoring plan has been adjusted to be consistent with the city.
Update on Vaccination Requirement for Students
Columbia will require all students, beginning with the Fall 2022 term, to be up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations. This means at minimum to have received the primary vaccination series and the first booster dose.
Three Updates: Booster Shots, Gateway Testing, and Masking
Here are details on uploading COVID-19 booster documentation, an extension of the gateway testing deadline, and updates on the face mask policy.
Vaccination Video
A one-hour forum on COVID 19 featuring updates for faculty, researchers, and staff. Panelists include Wafaa El-Sadr, Donna Lynne, and Gerry Rosberg.
A one-hour Zoom session session with up-to-date information about COVID-19, plans for Spring 2022, and the campus work environment. Panelists included Melanie Bernitz, Wafaa El-Sadr, and Donna Lynne.
A one-hour Zoom session with up-to-date information on COVID-19, plans for the Spring 2022 semester, and the campus work environment.
