Spring Semester 2022
COVID Protocols
What is Sarah Lawrence's mask policy?
At present, all faculty, staff, students, and campus visitors must wear masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status. The exception to this policy will be for individuals dining indoors, students in their own residence rooms/apartments, and faculty or staff in a private office. Unvaccinated individuals are also required to wear masks outside when gathering with others.
All members of the Sarah Lawrence community should feel empowered to continue masking on campus at any time should they wish to do so, and their decision should be respected.
Are COVID tests available on campus?
Yes. As was the case in the fall semester, asymptomatic students, faculty, and staff may sign up for free, weekly COVID-19 testing through SafeCircle.
Symptomatic students should continue to contact the Health & Wellness Center for a clinical assessment and, if advised, testing.
What's the plan for isolation and quarantine this semester?
The College will follow guidelines established by the New York State and Westchester County Departments of Health regarding isolation and quarantine. At present, the guidance is as follows: Individuals testing positive for COVID-19 must isolate for at least five days; if they are asymptomatic or once their symptoms are resolving (without fever for 24 hours), the isolation period will be followed by five days of wearing a mask at all times (even when outdoors) to minimize the risk of infecting others.
Students determined by the Westchester County Department of Health to have been in close contact with an individual who is COVID-19 positive may be required to quarantine, depending on vaccination and/or booster status.
Are vaccines and boosters required at Sarah Lawrence?
The College announced in April 2021 that all resident and commuter students must be vaccinated prior to arriving on campus for the start of the fall 2021 semester. Exceptions were only granted for students who cannot be vaccinated due to approved medical or religious exemptions.
In addition, all employees of Sarah Lawrence College are required to provide proof of full vaccination, barring an approved medical or religious exemption. As of mid-October 2021, 99% percent of faculty and staff are fully vaccinated.
In January 2022, it was announced that booster shots are also required for all students, faculty, and staff.
Where should I upload proof of my vaccination or booster shot?
Students should upload proof of their vaccination and booster shot on the Health & Wellness Center's Patient Portal, available on MySLC.
Which vaccines satisfy the College’s vaccine requirement?
Is the College administering booster shots to students, faculty, and staff?
Sarah Lawrence is not presently administering booster shots on campus to the community. Booster shots are widely available at pharmacies and local vaccine centers, many of which are in walking distance from campus. Examples of walkable booster shot sites are CVS in Bronxville and the CVS, Walgreens, and Stop & Shop in Yonkers. To locate a vaccination site that has your specific COVID-19 booster vaccine, use the vaccines.gov or New York State Vaccine Eligibility websites to make an appointment. You can also text your zip code to 438829 to receive information on local vaccination sites. Health & Wellness Center staff are happy to assist students who are having difficulty securing a booster shot appointment.
Students are not mandated to upload proof of a booster shot to the Health & Wellness portal, but are welcome to do so!
For the latest information booster shots and when you should get yours, please visit the CDC website.
Visiting Campus
I'm a prospective and/or admitted student, can I visit campus for a tour?
Yes! Our admissions team looks forward to welcoming you to campus.
The fluid nature of the COVID-19 pandemic means that sometimes policies will need to shift quickly, but we have resumed in-person tours of campus by prospective students and families. In addition to in-person tours, we offer a self-guided audio tour available remotely or in-person for those who can't make a formal tour, and other ways to get to know our beatiful campus are available here. Have a question? Please reach out to the Office of Admission at 914.395.2510 or via email at slcadmit@sarahlawrence.edu.
Are spectators allowed at athletic competitions on campus?
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Yes. Spectators must provide proof of vaccination or a negative result from a COVID test taken within 48 hours of their visit to campus. Visit gogryphons.com for more on athletics at Sarah Lawrence.Are visitors to campus required to be vaccinated for COVID-19?
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All visitors to campus, including family members, guest speakers, and vendors, must be fully vaccinated OR present a negative result from a COVID test taken within 48 hours of their visit to campus.
In addition, visitors to campus must adhere to all other COVID protocols in place on campus at the time of their visit.
This page was last updated April 19, 2022
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