What is the College's mask policy?
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Sarah Lawrence is a mask-friendly campus, where all members of the community are encouraged to wear masks at any time, based upon their individual comfort levels and personal risk considerations. In keeping with our Principles for Mutual Respect, faculty, staff, and students should support each other in making these personal decisions. We strongly recommend that everyone carry a mask with them at all times, as the need to be masked may vary on campus, as described below.
Effective Monday, September 19, 2022, masks are voluntary throughout campus, with the following exceptions in indoor settings:
- The Health & Wellness Center
- College transportation
Because students, faculty, and staff are required to participate in instructional, advisory, and support activities in-person and may meet multiple times per week for a prolonged period of time in close proximity, individual faculty and staff may elect to require that students continue masking under the following specific circumstances:
- Individual faculty members may elect to require masks in classrooms, labs, or other instructional spaces, including during conference and student advisory meetings. These requirements will be clearly communicated, in writing to students by the beginning of the second week of classes.
What is the College’s visitor policy?
Visitors are welcome on campus, but must adhere to all COVID mitigation policies in place at the time of their visit. All visitors to campus over the age of six months must be prepared to provide proof of full vaccination (if eligible) or a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours of arrival. Both PCR and rapid tests, including home test kits, are acceptable.
Guests will be permitted in all College facilities, including student dorms, provided that they have followed the appropriate registration process (for overnight visitors).
See opportunities for prospective undergraduate and graduate students to visit campus, and explore our events calendar throughout the year. We look forward to seeing you on campus!
What should a student do if they test positive for COVID-19?
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Students who test positive should notify the Health & Wellness Center, Monday- Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (914) 395-2350. After hours, students should call Westlands Desk at (914) 395-2209.
As a reminder, COVID-19 test kits are available for students at no cost at the Health & Wellness Center. All students will be issued two COVID-19 rapid antigen tests for the fall semester. Students should use these tests on the 5th day after an exposure to a person who tested positive (even if asymptomatic) or anytime symptoms of COVID-19 develop.
Students can pick up their free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Health & Wellness Center (Lyles House).
What should a faculty or staff member do if they test positive for COVID-19?
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Faculty and staff members who test positive are asked to notify Human Resources.
Where can I see the state of the pandemic in the area surrounding campus?
- New York State: Monitoring the Key Aspects of the Epidemic website
Use the Mid-Hudson Region filter to see the area surrounding campus - CDC: Integrated County View
The College is in Westchester County
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The College continuously monitors the state of COVID-19 on campus and in the surrounding area and adheres to public health guidance; as a result, all policies are subject to change.