As a student arriving from an international destination, here’s what to expect when you get to Binghamton for the fall 2021 semester. Please read this message carefully, as it contains important information related to your arrival and vaccines.
If you have not done so already, submit proof of your COVID-19 vaccination to Decker Student Health Services through the secure health services portal prior to arriving on campus.
You will know that your vaccine submission has been approved by Decker Student Health Services once you have received a secure message through the student health portal stating that you have met the COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
For the purposes of this guidance, individuals are considered:
● fully vaccinated if they have completed all shots of a WHO-approved vaccination series AND the 14-day waiting period.
● partially vaccinated if they have completed all shots of a WHO-approved vaccination series but have not completed the 14-day waiting period.
● not vaccinated if they have not completed any shots, have completed one of two shots in a vaccination series or have been vaccinated with a vaccine that is not WHO-approved.
STUDENTS LIVING ON CAMPUS
If you are fully vaccinated (have completed all shots of a WHO-approved vaccination series AND the 14-day waiting period):
■ You will move directly into your fall room assignment.
■ You will not be required to restrict your movement, wear a mask or socially distance.
■ You must be tested within 48 hours of arriving on campus. Further information will be available upon arrival.
If you are partially vaccinated (have completed all shots of a WHO-approved vaccination but have not completed the 14-day waiting period):
■ You will move directly into your fall room assignment.
■ You will not be required to restrict your movement, but will be required to wear a mask, socially distance (remain 6 feet apart from others) and participate in weekly surveillance testing until you have finished the 14-day waiting period.
■ You must be tested within 48 hours of arriving on campus. Further information will be available upon arrival.
If you are not vaccinated (have not completed any shots, have completed one of two shots in a vaccination series or have been vaccinated with a vaccine that is not WHO-approved):
■ When you arrive on campus, you will NOT be able to move into your fall room assignment. You will be housed in either a temporary residence hall or in a nearby hotel at no additional cost to you. We will hold your fall room assignment until you can occupy the room.
■ You must be tested within 48 hours of arriving on campus at the Decker Student Health Services Center. Call 607-777-2221 to schedule an appointment. You will be required to remain in your temporary housing until you have taken your COVID test.
■ Decker Student Health Services will administer a Johnson & Johnson vaccine after your test, pending availability. Students who wish to obtain Pfizer or Moderna vaccines will be referred to resources off campus.
■ You will be housed in your temporary room until you have received all vaccine shots in the series you have chosen. Once you have been tested, you will not be required to restrict your movement, but will be required to wear a mask, socially distance (remain 6 feet apart from others) and participate in weekly surveillance testing until you are fully vaccinated. In addition, you may not eat inside the dining halls until you have completed the vaccination series; however, take-out food will be available to you from the dining halls.
■ Once you have received all required doses for your vaccination series, you will be allowed to move into your fall room assignment, but you will be required to wear a mask, socially distance (remain 6 feet apart from others) and participate in weekly surveillance testing until you have completed the 14-day waiting period.
STUDENTS LIVING OFF CAMPUS:
If you are fully vaccinated (have completed all shots of a WHO-approved vaccination series AND the 14-day waiting period):
■ You will not need to restrict your movement, wear a mask or socially distance.
■ You must be tested within 3 days of arriving in Binghamton at the surveillance testing center in the University Union.
If you are partially vaccinated (have completed all shots of a WHO-approved vaccination but have not completed the 14-day waiting period):
■ You will not need to restrict your movement, but will be required to wear a mask, socially distance (remain 6 feet apart from others) and participate in weekly surveillance testing until you have finished the 14-day waiting period.
■ You must be tested within 3 days of arriving in Binghamton at the surveillance testing center in the University Union.
If you are not vaccinated (have not completed any shots, have completed one of two shots in a vaccination series or have been vaccinated with a vaccine that is not WHO-approved):
■ You must be tested within 3 days of arriving in Binghamton at the Decker Student Health Services Center. Call 607-777-2221 to schedule an appointment.
■ Decker Student Health Services will administer a Johnson & Johnson vaccine after your test, pending availability. Students who wish to obtain Pfizer or Moderna vaccines will be referred to resources off campus.
■ You are strongly encouraged to remain in your off-campus housing until you get tested. Once tested, you will not need to restrict your movement, but will be required to wear a mask, socially distance (remain 6 feet apart from others) and participate in weekly surveillance testing on campus until you are fully vaccinated.
Keep up to date with the latest University guidance online. We look forward to welcoming you to campus!!!