COVID-19 VACCINATIONS COVID-19 RESPONSE RETURNING TO CAMPUS DASHBOARDS TESTING STUDENT RESOURCES EMPLOYEE RESOURCES VACCINES REQUIRED Portland State University requires all employees and all students who live, work, learn, or access services on our campus to be vaccinated against COVID-19 starting fall term 2021. The COVID-19 vaccines have been proven safe and effective in preventing the spread of the coronavirus and are available for all Oregonians age 12 or older at no cost. The following vaccines meet the PSU requirement: Vaccines authorized in the U.S. for emergency use, including the two-dose Moderna or single-dose Johnson & Johnson; Vaccines authorized with the FDA’s full approval — the two-dose Pfizer; Or vaccines approved by the World Health Organization. -> Submit a COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Form -> Read the PSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy VACCINE OPTIONS AND DEFERRALS The following vaccines meet the PSU requirement: Vaccines authorized in the U.S. for emergency use, including the two-dose Moderna or single-dose Johnson & Johnson Vaccines authorized with the FDA’s full approval — the two-dose Pfizer; Or vaccines approved by the World Health Organization. Given the FDA’s full approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, August 23, 2021, the option of a temporary vaccine deferral originally included in the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy is no longer available. Those who deferred will need to either get vaccinated and revise their attestation or request a medical or nonmedical exemption. If you previously requested a deferral: Students: Please contact the Center for Student Health & Counseling (SHAC) for help updating your attestation form. Employees: HR will send an email to your PSU email account with specific instructions related to updating your attestation. Read the PSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy WHERE TO GET A COVID-19 VACCINE Vaccination appointments are available on campus (for students) and throughout the community, including in retail pharmacies. The Center for Student Health & Counseling (SHAC) offers a free Moderna vaccine for any PSU student taking at least 1 credit. SHAC holds a vaccine clinic every Friday. Please call the SHAC main line at 503.725.2800 if you have any questions. Find a COVID-19 Vaccine in Oregon. Washington residents can visit vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov to schedule an appointment. Residents of states and territories across the United States details where to get vaccinated at Vaccine.gov. VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS Portland State University requires all students who learn, work, and engage at PSU locations to submit either (1) an attestation confirming the student has been vaccinated against COVID-19; (2) an attestation confirming they will not be taking in person classes, living in on-campus housing and not be using in person services; or (3) submit an applicable exemption or deferral. This requirement applies to all students enrolled in or registered for in-person instruction for any portion of their course load. It also applies to students who are registered for fully online courses and participate in any on-site or in-person university activity or university-provided or sponsored service. Students’ COVID-19 vaccine status is checked against the Oregon ALERT Immunization System, a statewide database that includes data on vaccinations administered in Oregon. Most students will be verified through this system, with the Dean of Student Life’s office reaching out to students who need to submit additional documentation. Students can review the requirement and process on the Center for Student Health and Counseling’s website. SHAC has staff dedicated to assisting students with their COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement. Contact them by emailing vaccines@pdx.edu, or by calling the Vaccine Information Line at 503.725.2810 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FACULTY AND STAFF Effective January 4, 2022, the Portland State University COVID-19 vaccination policy has been updated as a result of new state and federal vaccination mandates. These updates require all employees to re-confirm their vaccination status, including exemptions. As part of this confirmation, employees must now upload documentation of their vaccination status. Documentation must be uploaded and verified by December 23, 2021. This requirement applies to all full and part-time employees, regardless of work locations. Employees can review the requirements and process, including acceptable forms of vaccination documentation, on the HR employee vaccination webpage. Contact the HR Vaccine Requirements Team for assistance via email at covid.askhrc@pdx.edu. ADDITIONAL SAFETY PROTOCOLS We will continue to work with our public health partners and follow their guidance to make our campus as safe as possible. PSU will closely track statewide guidance and update university policies accordingly as the situation evolves. Visit the COVID-19 Response webpage for updates. ADDITIONAL SAFETY PROTOCOLS We will continue to work with our public health partners and follow their guidance to make our campus as safe as possible. 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