Employee COVID-19 VACCINATION FAQs

Our priority remains the health and safety of our community. To that end, all employees must be fully vaccinated and submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

The only exception to this vaccination requirement is a documented and approved medical or religious exemption.

If you have questions, please email eileen.armstrong@manhattan.edu or call 718-862-7393.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements FAQs

Why is Manhattan College requiring employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19?

Manhattan College is requiring employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 in order to protect the health and safety of our community and our neighbors.

We will also be able to offer the entire Manhattan College community a more complete experience, including more event and activity offerings, and an increased in-person interaction and collaboration.

What if you have received a COVID-19 vaccine not currently authorized by the U.S. FDA?

If you have received a vaccine that has not yet been approved in the US, please contact Health Services at health.services@manhattan.edu or 718-862-7217 to discuss your options. Please note that we will accept proof of immunization for vaccines that have met the criteria for safety and efficacy set by the World Health Organization.

How do I submit my COVID-19 immunization records?

To upload your immunization record, please follow the instructions noted on the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Submission Portal.
All submissions will be reviewed by Health Services staff, please allow 48-72 business hours for review. To see the status of your submission, please check the My COVID Status page.

How do I request or renew a medical or religious exemption?

New or returning employees seeking or renewing a medical or religious exemption for the required COVID-19 vaccination should contact Eileen Armstrong, Director for Benefits and Compensation via email at eileen.armstrong@manhattan.edu or by phone at (718)-862-7393. Those who are granted an exemption will need to follow additional protocols, including weekly testing, to ensure the health and safety of our community.

Where can I find information about COVID-19 and vaccinations?
There are many reputable sources of information about COVID-19, testing, vaccination and public health. Below is a representative sample:
- Emergency Preparedness and Response - Federal Drug Administration (FDA)
- Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines – World Health Organization (WHO)
- Vaccine Safety – US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Specific Groups – US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- COVID-19 Updates - New York State
- Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Safe? – Johns Hopkins Medicine
- COVID-19 vaccines: Get the facts – Mayo Clinic

Will Manhattan College provide the vaccines on campus?
The College has hosted several pop-up vaccination clinics on site this year and will continue to explore options to make vaccines accessible to our community. In the meantime, please contact your local health department for vaccination sites or utilize the resources below to make your vaccination appointment, if you live, work, or attend school in New York:
- New York State's Vaccine Eligibility Screening Tool
- New York State Vaccination Sites
- New York City Vaccination Sites
- New York City Hospital Vaccination Sites
- VaccineFinder
- NYC: (877) VAX- 4NYC (1-877-829-4692)
- NYS: (833) NYS - 4VAX (1-833-697-4829)
- New Jersey COVID-19 Information
- Connecticut Vaccination Information
- Pennsylvania COVID-19 Immunization Information

Will I have to quarantine if I am fully vaccinated and have been exposed to COVID-19?

If you are asymptomatic and have been fully vaccinated, you will not be required to quarantine after exposure to COVID-19. However, you will be required to monitor your symptoms for 10 days, and follow College COVID-19 protocols, including engaging in social distancing, wearing a face mask, completing the daily symptom tracker, and responding to contact tracing calls or emails. In addition, the College may require testing of any individuals, vaccinated or unvaccinated, exposed to COVID-19.