ALBANY- State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor John King, Jr. announced that a COVID-19 vaccine will no longer be mandated for students to attend SUNY’s 64 campuses, effective for summer courses. The lifting of this mandate coincides with the official end of the national public health emergency by President Biden’s administration on April 1o, 2023.
COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters remain “strongly encouraged for students.”
“The safety of SUNY’s students is our first and foremost priority, and while COVID is no longer an emergency, we will not lose sight of the impact it continues to have on us,” said King. “Across SUNY we will continue to monitor cases and make adjustments as needed, but even more importantly, we will look to increase the overall health and wellness support we provide our students.”
SUNY has indicated that it 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. Individual campuses will also continue to monitor local conditions carefully and make changes as appropriate.
