Ģý to Require COVID-19 Vaccinations for All Students, Faculty and Staff
Ģý has announced it will require all members of the Ģý community – students, faculty, staff, and non-Ģý service providers – to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start of the Fall 2021 semester on Aug. 30, 2021. All will be required to submit proof of vaccination or a request for a medical or religious accommodation.
This decision was made with the best interest of our Ģý community in mind and was not made lightly. Our status as a major educator of healthcare professionals in the Buffalo-Niagara region means it is our duty to prioritize the health, safety and well-being of our students, employees, and the community at large,” said Bassam M. Deeb, Ph.D., president of Ģý. “Requiring a COVID-19 vaccine, which has been proven safe and highly effective, is the best way to ensure a safe educational environment for all.
Ģý is planning to bring back as many on-campus, seated classes as reasonable for the Fall 2021 semester. Requiring vaccinations will allow Ģý to revise the safety precautions that have been followed throughout the pandemic, including ending requirements to wear masks and socially distance on college property, except for those who are unvaccinated; removing capacity restrictions and social gathering limits; and ending daily health screenings.