Members of the SUNY Oswego campus community received two emails from President Deborah Stanely regarding mask and vaccination mandates on campus on Aug. 5 and Aug. 24. The first email explained updates on face coverings on campus, while the second email explained vaccination requirements for the upcoming semester.

“Effective immediately, masks/face coverings are required for all students and employees, both vaccinated and unvaccinated,” Stanley said. “In all indoor spaces, settings and events, including the classroom, except when eating or drinking.”

As per the SUNY Oswego website and Oswego Forward plan, the mask requirement will be effective through Sept. 27, 2021. At this date, SUNY Oswego will assess the vaccination rate on campus, as well as the state of COVID-19 on campus and in surrounding areas to come to a decision if the mask mandate should be lifted or extended.

“All SUNY Oswego students who have any physical presence on campus … must complete a full vaccine series,” Stanley said. “Any student who fails to comply will be unenrolled and will no longer have access to any in-person campus activities, services, or resources including all Internet services sponsored by the college.”

The email provided a link to the SUNY Oswego Vaccination Site Center, which is also provided on the SUNY Oswego website. Mary Walker Health Center carries both Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, and students can schedule an appointment to receive their vaccination at the health center or by calling 315-312-4100.

The vaccines being offered on campus are currently ongoing as per the SUNY Oswego website. Pfizer vaccines were offered by Kinney Drugs on Sept. 13 and Wegmans on Sept. 14 and will be available at the Walmart Pharmacy on Sept. 15 and Sept. 20. The Oswego County Health Department will be offering Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson&Johnson vaccines on Sept. 18.

All of the vaccine clinics on campus will be located in Swetman Gym, and more information concerning scheduling an appointment can be found at Vaccination Center website. SUNY Oswego students who have any physical presence on campus must complete a full vaccine series by Sept. 27. 

“Thank you for doing the right thing to protect yourselves, your friends and families, and the SUNY Oswego campus community,” Stanley said.

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