Returning Safely Together

Last Updated: September 20, 2021: 11:15 a.m.

Current Alerts

New All-Student Vaccination Mandate

It is no longer just students who are taking in-person and hybrid classes who must be vaccinated. Starting October 7, all students must be vaccinated to enter campus for any reason unless they have been granted a religious exception or a medical exemption. Students taking in-person or hybrid classes who fail to upload proof of vaccination against COVID-19 into CUNYfirst by September 27 risk academic withdrawal from classes that could impact their financial aid and make them ineligible for refunds. The deadline for students taking in-person or hybrid classes to upload proof of vaccination to CUNYfirst is September 27. To meet this deadline, students must get a single shot of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine by September 23.

Vaccine Van on Campus Sept. 20 - 26

Brooklyn College will host a NYC Vaccine Van on Campus Road from Sept. 20 through Sept. 26, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Medical professionals will administer free COVID-19 vaccines to anyone in our community (students, staff, and faculty) at this mobile unit. Those who receive a vaccine at the van will receive a $100 gift card!

For more information, email rstaccess@brooklyn.cuny.edu.

New Temporary Mask Mandate

Due to the current rate of the coronavirus transmission, the CUNY Chancellor has announced a new temporary mask mandate as of Monday, August 16. This mandate is subject to modification based on changing vaccination statistics and COVID-19 transmission rates. For the time being, everyone, regardless of vaccination status, must:

Wear a face mask inside all CUNY campuses and office buildings.
Wear a mask outdoors on campus when unable to maintain physical distance from others (for example, while attending a CUNY gathering or sporting event).

Vaccination Proof and Testing Requirements

Vaccination deadlines for returning to campus in the fall semester are already upon us. Beginning August 16, anyone entering a CUNY facility for any reason will need to be fully vaccinated (defined as 14 days beyond the last vaccination shot) or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within the past seven days. On August 9, CUNY Chancellor Félix Matos Rodríguez shared an updated FAQ with university staff and faculty. Read the letter here.

Report a Concern, Make a Request, or Ask a Question

Once you are back on campus, if you have concerns, we want to hear them. We have created a form for you to report problems, ask questions, or express concerns. We want to help, and will follow up on these reports.

All Students Taking Remote and On-Campus Classes

If you need a place on campus to sit and access your remote class using your personal device, the Student Center basement/Lower Level is an option.

Bring your own mic and headset if you can.

Latest Updates

Letters From the President

Vaccine Mandate, New Access Pass, and More Important Updates (September 20)

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What You Need to Access Campus

To ensure the safety of our entire community, all students, faculty, and staff require one of two passes to enter campus. Without one of the these passes, our public safety officers will not be able to allow you to enter.

Vaccinated Pass

You will need a CUNY VaxPass to enter campus as well as your Brooklyn College ID. Follow instructions here to get a CUNY VaxPass to enter campus.

Unvaccinated Pass

You will need a COVID-19 test and a CLEARED4 pass to enter campus as well as your Brooklyn College ID. Follow instructions here to get a test and a CLEARED4 pass to enter campus.