Updated March 2023
March 2, 2023:
Taking into consideration the changing public health landscape around COVID-19, including the anticipated end of the national public health emergency declarations, the community college presidents have decided that, as of May 8 at 11:59 pm, the COVID-19 vaccine requirement will be lifted. Students and employees will no longer need to provide proof of vaccination as a condition of entry, participation, or enrollment.*
*Certain groups of students and employees may continue to have COVID-19 vaccination requirements as a condition of their clinical or external placements.
Read the full statement of the 15 MA Community College Presidents here (PDF)
Please visit the CDC’s website for the most accurate, up-to-date information pertaining to COVID-19 along with the Massachusett’s COVID-19 update.
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FOR VISITORS
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FOR STUDENTS
What you must know:
While this vaccination requirement is being lifted at the conclusion of the spring 2023 semester, the community colleges are continually monitoring health guidance and data including community metrics and will continue to make local decisions to mitigate the spread and impact of COVID-19. Although COVID-19 vaccinations will no longer be required, the community colleges strongly encourage all members of our communities to stay up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. We still ask that all students report to Student Services if they test positive for COVID-19 and observe the appropriate guidance for isolation and return to in-person activity. We also ask that students continue to stay home if they are not feeling well and practice good personal hygiene as a way of staying healthy.
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Reporting COVID-19
If you have tested positive for COVID-19, please contact Student Services to follow the College's protocol for contact tracing.
Student Proof Upload & Requirements
Students shall provide written proof of an official record of full vaccination status to the College by completing the form below (note: Link below is for students and will require iConnect login) or submitting the appropriate forms in person to the Dean of Student’s Office (RM 141 – Gardner Campus).
UPLOAD PROOF OF STUDENT VACCINATION HERE
Students who attend more than one Community College shall provide full vaccination status verification to each separate College. All vaccine verification information shall be treated as confidential student record information.
Download the full MWCC Student Vaccination Policy (PDF), Descargar en español
Request for Reasonable Accommodation
Students who are unable to provide verification of vaccine status for any reason and who seek to enroll in face-to-face or hybrid courses or who wish to access in-person services can request accommodations here.
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FAQs
Download the MWCC Student Requirement FAQ (PDF) (10.28)
FOR STAFF & FACULTY
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Staff & Faculty Proof Upload & Requirements
Employees shall provide written proof of an official record of full vaccination status to the College by completing the form below (note: Link below are for employees and will require iConnect login).
UPLOAD PROOF OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION
Download the full MWCC Employee Vaccination Policy (PDF)
Download the memo from the MA Community College Presidents (PDF)
Request for Reasonable Accommodation
Request for Reasonable Accommodation
If unable to submit verification of full vaccination status and seeking a reasonable accommodation to comply with the Employee Vaccination Policy, please click the button below to complete and submit the requested documentation as soon as possible and without delay in order to allow adequate time for the individualized interactive process to occur.
FAQs
Download the MWCC Employee Requirement FAQ (PDF) (3.24.23)
Reporting Covid-19
If you have tested positive for COVID-19, please contact the Office of Human Resources to follow the College's protocol for contact tracing.
Requesting Technology
It's the College's mission to ensure faculty and staff have the tools necessary to perform their job effectively and efficiently both on-site and remotely.
- For computer accessories (additional monitor/keyboard/mouse/webcam), use the "Computer Accessory Request" form via iConnect > Forms & Documents*
- For a softphone (calling with an MWCC number from your personal laptop, MWCC laptop or cell phone), use the "Softphone Request" form via iConnect > Forms & Documents*
- For access to the VPN (access to Titan and MWCC remote desktop connection) and request a laptop, use the "VPN" form under "ITS Access Request Forms" via iConnect > Forms & Documents*
*All of the above need to be filled out by a direct supervisor.
If you are in need of additional technology: ask your direct supervisor to put in a request via iConnect > Forms & Documents
Facilities Maintenance and Cleaning
- Facilities Services has implemented enhanced cleaning.
- Employees can help by keeping their work areas clean.
- Stay informed about temporary space closures.
- For classroom items needing additional cleaning, place a regular sticky note on each item; this will prompt cleaning staff to disinfect.
To request cleaning supplies and to receive cleaning training email John Bergeron
FOR LIFELONG LEARNING & COMMUNITY EDUCATION STUDENTS
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CLINICS
Resources for accessing a COVID-19 vaccine include:
The rise in COVID-19 cases has led to considerable misinformation online. Visit the CDC website for the most up-to-date and accurate information about the virus and help reduce the spread of misinformation.
Members of the news media should contact Nia Carignan at ncarignan@mwcc.mass.edu with any questions about MWCC’s response to the coronavirus.