The following documents have been distributed to campus Presidents and CAOs, from the office of the Chancellor:

• COVID-19 Vaccination policy 
• FAQs on the policy 
• Guidance on exemptions 
• Templates for exemptions: Medical; Religious  
• Guidance on the NYS Public Health Law Section 16 Order mandating vaccines for hospitals and other health care facilities 

In addition to these documents, the Chancellor shared the following press release from the FDA on its final approval for the ​Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine:

Here's the final word on COVID guidance from System to campuses, for this summer and upcoming Fall Semester:

• Final COVID Protocols for the 2021 Summer and Fall Semester

This went out to campus Presidents and CAOs July 8th, and supersedes all prior guidance, which has been archived.
Some highlights:

• This marks the return to pre-pandemic campus activity (mostly)
• Fully vaccinated students, faculty, and staff are no longer required to wear masks or social distance
• Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated individuals are responsible for masking up and maintaining social distance in indoor settings
• Campuses may impose additional mask wearing mandates above and beyond CDC guidelines
• ADA accommodations on mask wearing may be requested
• Mandatory vaccination policy is being finalized, and System is developing mechanisms for campuses to track vaccination status for their students
• Daily health screenings no longer required for fully vaccinated individuals
• Telecommuting  policies are under review