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Updated Spring 2023 Health and Safety Protocols
Face coverings: continue to be required in clinical settings; they are no longer required in most indoor spaces but are welcomed
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Vaccinations & Boosters
Primary series of COVID-19 vaccines are required of all Rutgers students and employees who have not been granted a medical or religious exemption by the university and are eligible to receive them. As of May 16, 2023, booster doses will no longer be required unless an individual falls within the definition of a “Covered Individual” set forth in University Policy 100.3.1. Upload proof of vaccination and boosters (if required) to the vaccine portals.
Student vaccine portal
Faculty and Staff vaccine portal
Read the university policy that addresses vaccination requirements for contractors, guest lecturers, and others.
Health & Safety
Tests Kits for Students learn about test kits and vending machine locations
Mental Health and Wellness well-being resources are available to assist students and employees. Student support and guidance services are at CAPS or UBHC. Rutgers staff, faculty, and their families can seek services through Rutgers4U. My Wellness app for employees is available within the Rutgers app and myRutgers portal.
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For resources that can answer your questions about the current semester, please visit your respective campus operating status page:
Announcements
March 17, 2023
Updated Spring 2023 Health and Safety Protocols
The university continues to monitor the relevant health and safety data associated with COVID-19, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and Seasonal Influenza (Flu). The current positive data reflect substantial improvement and stability and allow us to institute a relaxation in our operating protocols.
COVID-19 Vaccine and Boosters: All students and employees who have not been granted a medical or religious exemption by the university continue to be required to have completed a primary series of vaccinations. Booster doses will no longer be required unless an individual falls within the definition of a “Covered Individual” set forth in University Policy 100.3.1. Upload proof of vaccination and boosters (if required) to the vaccine portals.
Student vaccine portal
Faculty and Staff vaccine portal
Testing for Non-vaccinated Students and Employees: Students and employees with medical or religious exemptions from the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements will no longer be required to regularly test unless they fall within the definition of “Covered Individual” set forth in University Policy 100.3.1. Those who fall within the definition of “Covered Individual” must continue to test once per week using self-administered rapid tests and upload their results.
Test Kit Availability: Testing kits for COVID-19 remain available through vending machines that are located on all campuses. Students are encouraged to test before returning to campus and, irrespective of their vaccination status, may avail themselves of up to two tests per week at no cost while supplies last.
Additional Announcements
UPDATE – Masks Not Required in Classrooms and Libraries (October 21, 2022)
Important Updates and Changes to Rutgers’ COVID-19 Protocols (September 26, 2022)
More announcements can be found on the Communications page.
This website is your official source of information about the university’s response to COVID-19.