Important COVID-19 Information

Members of the SU Community,

As you likely are aware, COVID-19 and variants of the virus continue to pose a significant public health threat. Salisbury University is committed to the health and safety of our students and employees as well as the surrounding community.

COVID-19 vaccinations are one of the most important tools we have to protect our campus community from severe illness and death as a result of this pathogen. To ensure the campus is as safe as possible under the current circumstances, SU is following guidance from the Campus Health Team in requiring students and employees who have not yet been vaccinated and who have not received an approved exemption to the University System of Maryland COVID-19 vaccination mandate to receive their first dose of the vaccine by Friday, September 3. Those who do not will lose access to campus beginning Monday, September 6.

In addition, all SU students and employees must complete all sections of the SU COVID-19 Information Consent Form at www.salisbury.edu/covidtestingform by Friday, September 3. Those who do not are considered not compliant with the vaccination mandate will lose access to campus unless they have an approved exemption.

A vaccination clinic is scheduled at Maggs Gym from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Wednesday, September 1.

• Appointments can be made at: https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/reg/6132340922.
• Vaccination appointments can also be made at: www.vaccines.gov
• Multiple vaccine choices will be available, including the Pfizer-BionNTech vaccine, which recently received full approval from the Food and Drug Administration.
• Those receiving a two-shot vaccine will be required to receive their second shot as prescribed at that time. Those who miss their second shot will also lose access to campus.

Classes and work missed while unable to access campus due to non-compliance are not considered excused. Students will be required to accept any penalties for absences as outlined in course syllabi. Employees will be required to use leave time or forfeit pay for any days missed. Teleworking will not be an option for non-compliant employees.

Questions regarding vaccination requirements or exemption requests should be sent to CampusHealth@salisbury.edu. Please note that making a request does not guarantee an exemption.

Please take action now to ensure you are able to continue your campus access. Thank you for doing your part to #ProtectTheFlock.