University discontinuing contagion pay for COVID-19
Effective August 1, the University will discontinue the use of contagion pay for COVID-19 leave, consistent with the expiration of the New York State mandate. Employees who test positive or…
Fall 2023: COVID-19 boosters available for students
The UHS Primary Care team will be holding COVID-19 vaccine clinics every Thursday through the rest of the fall semester, beginning November 9. Students can sign up for an appointment…
Discontinuing the COVID-19 vaccine sick day
With the elimination of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, effective immediately the University will discontinue the COVID-19 vaccine sick day and use of the time code CVE in HRMS. Employees may…
University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement comes to an end
To the University Community: We are writing to inform you that the COVID-19 vaccination will no longer be required of University of Rochester students, faculty and staff. This transition aligns…
Provost issues update on tenure extensions due to COVID-19
In a recent message, Provost David Figlio announced an update to the University’s tenure process extension. “Given the prolonged nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, all tenure-eligible faculty whose contracts began…
COVID-19 preparations and guidance for Fall 2022
October 4, 2022: The University announced updates to several guidelines, including face masks and isolation procedures for students. Read the message The original message was sent via email to the…
University COVID-19 Tier system to determine face mask guidance
Effective October 4, 2022: The University of Rochester’s COVID-19 tier system is no longer in use. The change was announced in a message to the University community. Read the message
Summer 2022 camps and programs: Safety requirements
The University has provided detailed summer camp and program COVID-19 safety guidelines for attendees. As part of the guidance, you can reference vaccine requirements for participants, as well as testing…
Update: Indoor masking policy remains in place
University leaders reinstated the indoor face mask requirement on most of the University’s campuses and properties on April 15. At that time, University leaders indicated they would re-evaluate this requirement…
Commencement 2022 health and safety protocols
Commencement weekend for the graduating Class of 2022 takes place on May 13–15. COVID health and safety protocols for the on-campus events are as follows: Face masks are required for…