COVID-19 Information and Safety Guidance

The Graduate Center recommends following all public health guidance and CDC suggested practices which include staying up to date on vaccinations, staying home when ill, and taking any other precautions necessary to avoid the spread of COVID-19 and any other contagious viruses.

Effective May 23, 2023, the City University of New York no longer requires the COVID vaccine requirement as a condition of enrollment or employment, though we continue to encourage all students, faculty, and staff to stay up to date with their vaccinations.

The University also eliminated the use of the Cleared4 health verification platform, allowing colleges to return to their standard processes for granting campus access. Effective Monday, May 22, 2023, the Graduate Center returned to building entry policies that were in place prior to the pandemic.

Graduate Center students, faculty, and staff are required to show their GC ID cards with the corresponding semester’s valid sticker for campus entry. Students can obtain their validation sticker from the Bursar’s window on the 8^th floor (room 8105), while faculty and staff can request these from their respective departments.

If you have any questions about our updated COVID-19 guidelines, please email reactivation@gc.cuny.edu 

MASKING RECOMMENDATION

Masking is not required, but the use of masks, especially when not feeling well, is always welcomed. Masks are available for request at the Lobby’s front desk, at the Library’s Circulation desk (1^st floor) and Reference desk (2^nd floor).

HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SELF-SCREENING

For the health and safety of our entire community, we strongly recommend staying home if you are feeling sick. If you do not feel better in three days, please consult your health care provider.