Updated April 6, 2022
On this page, you’ll find information about vaccine requirements for faculty, staff, and students, as well as answers to frequently asked questions.
The University announced booster shots are encouraged but no longer required for faculty, staff, and students, including those at the University’s Medical Center. All students, faculty, and staff are still strongly encouraged to get their COVID booster upon becoming eligible.
Faculty, staff, and students
The University requires all students, faculty, and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 (two doses, or one-dose Johnson & Johnson) unless an exemption is granted.
Effective April 6, 2022, the booster requirement for all University students, faculty, and staff (including those at the University of Rochester Medical Center) has been put on hold indefinitely. The University’s current suspension of the booster requirement is responsive to low COVID infection and hospitalization rates in New York State, however it is subject to change based on future New York State or Monroe County COVID guidance, or worsening COVID rates on campus or in the Rochester community.
Students will no longer receive email reminders to get their booster and any student who had a hold placed on their student record related to the booster requirement will see that released.
All students, faculty, and staff are still strongly encouraged to get their COVID booster upon becoming eligible.