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COVID-19 Policies

 

I. If You Are Experiencing COVID-19 Symptoms


The CDC recommends that people with respiratory illness (COVID-19, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus) stay home and away from others. They may return to normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, symptoms are improving overall, and if a fever was present, it has been gone without the use of a fever-reducing medication.
 

Once you resume normal activities, you are encouraged to take additional prevention strategies for the next five days to prevent the spread of illness, such as: 

  • taking more steps for cleaner air 
  • enhancing hygiene practices 
  • wearing a well-fitting mask 
  • keeping a distance from others 
  • and/or getting tested for respiratory viruses.  

Enhanced precautions are especially important to protect those most at risk for severe illness, including those over 65 and people with weakened immune systems. While COVID-19 remains a threat, today it is far less likely to cause severe illness because of widespread immunity and improved tools to prevent and treat the disease. 

For additional guidance, visit: CDC - Preventing Spread of Respiratory Viruses When You’re Sick 

 

COVID-19 Symptoms

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure. Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:

  • Fever or chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat or hoarseness
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea

 

 


 

II. Campus COVID-19 Testing Policy


Students should test if they are symptomatic for COVID-19. If you test positive, inform the Wellness Center by emailing WellnessCenter@cobleskill.edu with the following:

  • A photo of your positive home test AND a copy of your student I.D. together in the same photo OR proof of a positive PCR from a lab
  • Please also complete and submit this form.


You may direct any questions to WellnessCenter@cobleskill.edu.

SUNY Cobleskill reserves the right to increase the rate of testing for students based on levels of transmission on campus and in our geographic region.

 


 

III. Campus Face Mask Policy


At this time, face masks are not required inside campus buildings. This applies to all areas of campus, including residence halls and instructional spaces (with one exception, noted below). Faculty and staff do not have the authority on their own to institute mask requirements in classrooms or offices.
 
 
Of course, everyone has the right to choose to continue wearing a mask, and the College expects all members of our campus to respect the decision to do so. 
 

There are specific instances on campus in which use of a mask is encouraged: 

  • Face mask requirements in the Wellness Center will be determined by the CDC’s current levels of COVID-19 community transmission. Students visiting the Wellness Center who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, or have had a positive test, must continue to wear a face mask.
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    If you have have tested positive for COVID-19, wear a mask for five days once you have resumed normal activities, per CDC guidelines.

 


 

IV. COVID-19 Vaccination Policy


All students are strongly encouraged to stay up to date on their initial course of COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters consistent with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations. While vaccines are not required at this time as a condition of enrollment, SUNY reserves the authority to change this policy at any time because of changes in local conditions or due to requirements imposed by Federal, State or local governments.        

Students enrolled in any program or course or who are participating in a clinical or internship held at a third-party location must continue to comply with all health and safety guidelines, including any vaccination or testing protocols that are in place at the third- party location. Certain employees, students, and volunteers at healthcare facilities, including SUNY healthcare facilities and hospitals, may be subject to mandatory COVID- 19 vaccination pursuant to relevant regulations and policies.

SUNY Cobleskill will continuously examine COVID-19 data and update its policy as needed based on local conditions or in response to requirements imposed by federal, state, or local authorities.

For information on the COVID-19 vaccine, visit the CDC’s website. To find a vaccine site near you and to schedule an appointment, visit New York State’s COVID-19 Vaccine website or the CDC’s Vaccine Finder.

 



Questions?

Questions regarding our campus’ COVID-19 policies: wellnesscenter@cobleskill.edu 

Questions regarding on-campus housing: reslife@cobleskill.edu

Questions regarding tuition, fees, and financial aid: financialaid@cobleskill.edu