COVID POLICY Mount Saint Mary College Site Navigation COVID Dashboard Mount Saint Mary College Website Secondary Navigation DAILY HEALTH SCREENER Vaccination Policy In response to rising COVID-19 infection rates in Orange County and the emergence of highly contagious variants such as Delta, the Mount will now be requiring all students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for the fall semester with the Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The decision to require vaccines was not made lightly and will ultimately allow the Mount to provide the college experience that our students deserve. Vaccination will provide a safer return to in-person classes and activities; minimize risk of outbreak; protect the health of our community; and reduce the possibility of disruption to academic, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities. For student-athletes, this reduces the frequency of testing required and helps us return to competition as safely as possible. Additionally, getting vaccinated speaks to our Dominican values of community and service, as we take this measure to protect the health of those around us. Submitting Vaccination Documentation To submit your proof of vaccination, please take a photo of the front of the card and email it to covidvaccine@msmc.edu. You may also fax your proof to Health Services at 845-569-3514. Please use your student email or include your student ID number in the body of the email. Mask Policy A face covering must be worn inside of ALL college buildings and vehicles, regardless of vaccination status. Employees do not need a face covering when alone in their office. Students do not need to wear masks when alone in their dorms, or with their “family unit” (roommates and suitemates). Masks do not need to be worn outside or when eating or drinking. Health Screener All students, faculty, and staff are required to fill out a health screener. You can access the daily screener through a web browser on your computer or phone (msmc.edu/screening) or by using the MSMC Mobile app (Apple or Android). All students who live on campus are required to complete their health screener daily, whether or not you have class in-person or online, and whether or not you are leaving your room. This must be done first thing in the morning, every single day, no exceptions. All commuter students are required to fill out the daily screener any day they attend class, either on campus or at home. You may be asked to present the results on your phone at any time on campus by any Mount administrators, including faculty and staff. Surveillance Testing COVID-19 surveillance testing for students, faculty, and staff will continue this semester, to protect the health and well-being of our campus community. Selection is random and participation is required if you are selected. You will be notified and given more instructions if you are selected to participate. Visitors As of Monday, November 15, visitors: Must fill out the health screener and present it at the gate. The screener will ask guests to self-report their vaccination status. Are no longer required to present proof of vaccination, a negative test, or proof of recovering from COVID in the past 90 days. This means that event organizers are no longer responsible for gathering these documents or keeping a guest log. Must wear masks for any inside events. Masks remain optional for outside events, though social distancing will be encouraged. FAQs What is the official policy on vaccinations for students? Why did the Mount change its policy on vaccinations at this time? How do I submit proof of vaccination? Which vaccines are accepted to meet the Mount’s vaccination requirement? Where can I get more information on vaccines? Where can I get vaccinated? What if I already had COVID-19? Can I take my classes online instead? Do we need to wear face coverings? How will athletes be affected? If I have questions, who should I contact? Come say hello... Let us show you around Plan a Visit Campus Map Virtual Tour Mount Saint Mary College 330 Powell Ave. Newburgh , NY 12550 Phone 845-561-0800 Request Information Start Your Application Footer Navigation Bishop Dunn Memorial School Kaplan Family Library About Employment Contact Us Your Mount, Your Way: A new way of giving Give to the Mount Connect: Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Utility Navigation Title IX Privacy Policy Map & Directions © Copyright 2021 Mount Saint Mary College