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February 02, 2022

Accessing CLEARED4 can be quick and easy, if you save the pass to your mobile device home screen.  To do so visit: iOS: https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/add-a-web-link-to-home-screen-iphone-ipad/Android: https://www.maketecheasier.com/add-chrome-bookmarks-android-home-screen/ As generic examples, these links provide a helpful walk-thru on how to add a web link to your home screen. Once you have access the Cleared4 Pass through the personal link (which is/would be sent to your email from no-reply@cleared4.org ) all that you need to do is add the website to your device home-… Read More »


January 27, 2022

This memo is a follow-up to the Human Resources (HR) memo dated January 18, 2022, which informed employees that effective February 28, 2022 they are expected to return to in-person work at 70% of their work schedule. Please note that from January 28, 2022 through February 27, 2022, employees are expected to continue following 50% in-person capacity guidelines which have been in place since August 2021. This means 5 out of the 10 days in a two-week work cycle employee must be on campus. HR urges managers/department heads to plan for the increase in their department’s personnel… Read More »


January 26, 2022

Dear Faculty, There have been some changes to CUNY’s quarantine and isolation policies that I would like to share as it pertains to classroom exposures. If a faculty member tests positive: if possible (meaning you are physically well enough) move your class temporarily to the online modality. Notify ccny-covid@ccny.cuny.edu of your status and include your full name and EMPLID. Notify your chair and your class of the temporary modality change and send an email to provost@ccny.cuny.edu . If you cannot teach, notify your chair immediately Follow isolation directions… Read More »


January 19, 2022

This memo is a follow-up to the Human Resources (HR) memo dated June 9, 2021, which informed employees that effective August 2021, they were expected to return to in-person work. At this time, CUNY has provided us with an updated mandate as it relates to in-person work scheduled to take place February 28, 2022.  Specifically, CUNY announced a target of 70% in person learning.  As a consequence, in order to provide essential in-person services to our students and the college community, the in-person employee density level will be increased from 50% to at least 70% beginning on… 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 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.


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