Welcome back to campus, Hornets!
This website will serve as the hub for updates on campus operations, student/employee resources, important dates, and procedures. Please check this site regularly for the most up-to-date information. Important information about coming to campus can be found below.
We will continue to update our online and on-campus support information as well.
We are committed to delivering a great SUNY Broome experience in a safe and flexible environment. The college continues to closely monitor COVID-19 conditions, and we’re gathering input from the CDC and other official sources daily. If you have questions specific to the College’s COVID-19 procedures, please email EOC@sunybroome.edu.
All employees, students, and visitors on campus must:
- wear a face mask in indoor settings regardless of vaccination status.
- practice social distancing of at least 6 feet if unvaccinated or in a classroom and lab setting, where practicable.
Required Student Vaccination Information
Per the Pfizer vaccine receiving Food and Drug Administration approval, all SUNY students with an on-campus presence are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Please see below for information regarding this mandate:
- Submit proof of vaccination on the SUNY Vaccination Verification site. Anyone vaccinated outside of New York State will need to upload a copy of their vaccination card. All students are required to complete this process.
SUNY Vaccination Proof Submission
To review the complete SUNY Policy please visit the SUNY COVID Information site.
Vaccine Appointment Information
Appointments can be scheduled via the Broome County Vaccine Website or the NYS Vaccine Website.
Mask Guidelines
Per Broome County and CDC guidance, and in an effort to keep our campus community safe, SUNY Broome will require masks in indoor settings regardless of vaccination status effective Monday, August 9, 2021. This requirement will be in effect until further notice. Masks are not required in personal areas such as an office when social distancing is possible.
Testing Information
Starting the week of 11/8/2021 there will be changes to on-campus pool testing. Until further notice, vaccinated individuals are no longer required to participate in bi-weekly testing. Only unvaccinated individuals with an on-campus presence are required to participate in weekly COVID-19 pool testing.
Vaccinated employees and commuter students that wish to continue participating in campus pool testing are welcome to do so but are no longer required. Residential students (Student Village) are required to continue with bi-weekly testing.
Testing will be conducted in the Calice Connector area, first floor. Testing will be done by walk-ins only, no appointment necessary, please monitor your email for dates and times.
Prior to arrival, you must pre-register for testing at www.suny-covid-test.com. Registration only needs to be completed one time. Anyone that has previously participated in testing does not need to re-register. Simply log in using the same credentials as before. For more information about test day requirements, visit the Pooled Testing Information Site.
The following are exempt from mandatory testing:
- Employees that have submitted proof of vaccination to Human Resources in person or by email at hr@sunybroome.edu and students who have verified their vaccine status at www2.sysadm.suny.edu/
studentVax/ - Employees and students who are fully remote.
- Employees and students not utilizing any in-person campus services/activities.
- Employees and students who provide documentation of a positive COVID-19 diagnostic result within the last 90 days. This documentation can be emailed to eoc@sunybroome.edu
Health screenings
Students and Employees
All students and employees are encouraged to complete a daily self-health screening for infectious illnesses, including COVID-19. Anyone with signs or symptoms of infectious illness should stay home when sick and/or seek medical care.
Competitive Health Science Programs: Students and employees in Competitive Health Science Programs will be receiving additional guidance and instructions for screening.
Visitors
Any visitor that feels ill will not be allowed on campus and are required to stay off campus. Anyone feeling ill is strongly encouraged to check their symptoms against the Center for Disease Control (CDC) self-checker found on the CDC website and follow the instructions provided.
All unvaccinated visitors are required to wear a mask and practice social distancing in all locations on SUNY Broome campus.
Stay in contact
This is the College’s official form of communication with students. Be sure you regularly check your SUNY Broome-issued Gmail account for critical updates, announcements, and academic communications.
Accessing your student email
Website
This is being updated regularly to provide the campus with the most up-to-date information and guidance.
Social Media
Follow SUNY Broome on social media for updates on campus life and student resources.
Signage
Signs will be posted around campus to provide guidance on masks and social distancing, hygiene recommendations, and communicate important messages. Please be sure to follow all sign directives.
