Campus Access

January 26, 2022

Dear Faculty, As many of you prepare to return to campus, I wanted to ensure that you are aware of the campus access protocols.  Every person coming to campus must show proof of vaccination or have a negative COVID test result that is no more than seven days old. This is done through your Cleared4 account. Adjuncts only Most adjuncts have a start date in CUNY First of 1/28/2022.  This means your Cleared4 account is in a state of “paused.”  Because your account is paused, it means that your vaccination information from CUNY First has not been sent across to Cleared4.  This is… Read More »


January 18, 2022

Dear Campus Community, FRIENDLY REMINDER: With the ever-changing COVID climate and CUNY/CCNY guidance updates, please be reminded that all "return to campus" and COVID-related information can be found on the CCNY Return To Campus subsite. It is highly recommended that you bookmark this page, and/or subscribe to RSS feeds of content sections to ensure quick and easy access to relevant content.  Memos from my office, as well as those coming from the Office of the President, and CUNY directly, will also be found on the Return to Campus subsite. Please take some time to familiarize… Read More »


January 11, 2022

Dear Campus Community, CUNY has recently changed our COVID Quarantine and Isolation Procedures to align with the latest guidance from the CDC. Below, I am going to share our new procedures with you and also bring your attention to a new reporting process for the campus so that we simplify who you need to contact if you test positive or are feeling symptoms. The new email address for communicating health status regarding COVID is CCNY-COVID@ccny.cuny.edu . This email is monitored by CCNY's COVID Team and will help us respond to you with the information you need. Please make… Read More »


January 05, 2022

Dear CUNY Community, I hope you were able to enjoy the holiday season with family and friends and, as we look to begin the new year, are cautiously optimistic as I am that 2022 will be a year of positive change. One of the key areas of focus will be recapturing some of the elements that have made CUNY a beacon of student success and social mobility such as campus support services, higher levels of in-person instruction, and student activities. State and city leaders have recognized the importance of restoring in-person activities and instruction as we move ahead in 2022. Last… Read More »


January 03, 2022

his memo briefly reviews some of the important University protocols related to: Mask Wearing Campus Access CUNY Expanding Availability of COVID Testing at CUNY Sites  COVID Testing – Random COVID Testing – Weekly COVID Vaccinations 1.  MASK WEARING All University employees, contractors, and visitors to our campus are required to wear a mask all times when –  Inside office buildings, including while working in non-enclosed space (i.e., cubicle or other open seating) regardless of physical distance from others Outdoors on campus grounds and when unable to maintain social… Read More »


January 03, 2022

Dear Campus Community, The rise in COVID cases on campus has had an impact on our Public Safety and Facilities staff and we are currently operating under significant shortages.  Because of this situation, access to buildings where the number of occupants are low, will be by a phone request to public safety.  We have identified the following buildings where access will be by request only:  Compton Goethals, Spitzer and Aaron Davis Hall.  If you need access to one of these buildings, please call public safety after your arrival at 212-650-7777.  After your call, a public safety… Read More »


December 30, 2021

The City College of New York Department of Athletics has announced updated spectator health and safety policies for all home athletic competitions. In coordination with New York State, New York City,  and CUNY health guidelines, CCNY has implemented updated policies to ensure the safety of all student-athletes, staff, faculty, and spectators. Beginning January 1, 2022, the following policies will go into effect: Attendance at the Nat Holman Gymnasium is limited to 30% capacity. CCNY athletic events will only be open to vaccinated CCNY students, staff, and faculty. All non-… Read More »


December 06, 2021

Access to campus may only be gained by displaying the "blue" Cleared4 pass.  Excelsior Pass and CCNY V-22 Stickers will no longer be accepted.  Access to campus will only be provided to those with a Cleared4 "blue pass".   Please send an email to  covidtesting@ccny.cuny.edu  for assistance obtaining your Cleared4 "blue pass". Please refer to the most recent memo for additional guidance.


December 02, 2021

Dear Campus Community As of Monday, 12/6/21, we will be discontinuing the use of the V-22 sticker and the Excelsior Pass for campus access (please see my memo on Random COVID Testing).  This means you will need to know how to access your Cleared4 pass. It is best that you practice this before you come to campus.  Please remember that each person has a "personal" link to Cleared4.  This is why we cannot send you generic instructions on how to access your pass.  If you do not know your link or cannot locate it, please send an email to covidtesting@ccny.cuny.edu and we will… Read More »


November 30, 2021

Effective November 17, 2021, CUNY implemented a random testing program for vaccinated employees. Fully vaccinated employees with approved vaccination information in CUNYfirst will be randomly selected to participate in the COVID-19 testing program. Being tested when you are notified is not optional and is necessary in order to obtain campus-wide results each week and thus help keep everyone safe. In any given week, selected individuals will receive an email from  no-reply@cleared4.org  with subject line “Message from City University of New York (CUNY)”. This email includes… Read More »


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