dear northeastern community continue helping northeastern staff faculty students meet booster shot requirement northeastern will hold additional booster shot vaccine clinics boston campus this month holtzman medical group reminder northeastern announced that all faculty staff who work at one northeastern universitys us campuses all students attending visiting us campus are required receive booster shot by january 18 2022 seven days after they become eligible dates times vaccine clinics all vaccine clinics are located at cabot testing center boston campus wednesday january 5 1000 300 pm schedule appointment thursday january 6 200 pm 700 pm schedule appointment tuesday january 11 200 pm 700 pm schedule appointment wednesday january 12 1000 300 pm schedule appointment tuesday january 18 1000 300 pm schedule appointment important reminders please note that fda cdc have authorized heterologous boosters often referred mixing matching” vaccines instance originally received two doses pfizerbiontech vaccine can now receive booster either pfizer moderna allow 30 minutes your appointment can remain at vaccine site 15 minutes monitoring after your dose please bring your insurance card vaccination card accessing other vaccine providers also urge everyone check local vaccine providers are not boston campus youre unable book appointment can find additional information booster shots here massachusetts california washington maine north carolina virginia british columbia ontario united kingdom daniel solworth vice chancellor wellness student success dear northeastern university community near end fall 2021 term university is remaining vigilant monitoring spread covid19 variants including omicron university leaders have been working closely members faculty including some worlds leading scientists who are experts network science spread infectious diseases their scientific insights—alongside latest public health guidelines—continue inform universitys decisions past week have seen increase number cases boston campus primarily student population including some cases omicron variant early research suggests that omicron variant is more transmissible than previous variants virus leads less severe outcomes infected individuals—especially those who are vaccinated want urge every member university community continue following university protocols take all reasonable steps protect themselves community around them university will conclude final exams today will remain fully operational all us canadian campuses however are recommending that nonessential gatherings events be postponed moved outdoors possible while athletic events will proceed scheduled beginning this sunday december 19 they will do without spectators stands would like remind all members community that vaccination remains most effective way combat this disease recently announced that all usbased students faculty staff must get booster shot by no later than january 18th 2022 seven days after becoming eligible will share more information about submitting proof booster vaccination coming days have questions please contact nucovid19qsnortheasternedu always will continue monitor situation consult faculty experts provide regular updates sincerely kenneth w henderson chancellor senior vice president learning dear northeastern community effort provide regular updates northeastern community are writing some continued guidance how university is approaching month january spring 2022 term stated december 23 message university is planning fully inperson learning research its us campuses reasoning remains same believe that can provide superior learning opportunities—and produce best research—when campuses are fully open have taken extraordinary steps maximize health wellbeing community here are some updates specific topics that members northeastern community have raised flexibility remaining open inperson teaching research should not be interpreted lack flexibility faculty staff realize that even community that is fully vaccinated boosted effects pandemic will still cause significant disruptions daily life many daycare centers k12 schools have been forced make abrupt closures which puts additional strain parents other caregivers some us will have care family members who test positive need help are well aware these challenges when issues arise that require flexibility support encourage engage supervisor department chairassociate dean appropriate human resources also stands ready universitywide resource assist overarching goal is provide reasonable flexibility while ensuring continuity learning research mission masks infectiousness omicron variant has renewed discussions about masks particularly which masks are most effective at preventing transmission virus cdcs guidance is good starting point there are additional details worth considering gain greater information over duration pandemic many experts including those northeastern faculty believe that most important issue is fit” your mask mask that is illfitting—even n95—does not offer sufficient protection wearer those close proximity this reason surgical masks also known disposable masks are good choice because they are easy fitting not porous way many cloth masks are double masking is good practice highly recommended recent research shows that n95 mask fitted properly reduces spread air particles aerosol better than other options it is very important—no matter what type mask choose—that all members community remain vigilant adhere all mask requirements campuses further information about northeasterns covid19 protocols can find additional information spring 2022 faqs by emailing nucovid19qsnortheasternedu hope this latest update is helpful have throughout pandemic will continue provide information—and be prepared adjust course—in real time thank once again all that are doing advance universitys mission while keeping community healthy safe sincerely david madigan provost senior vice president academic affairs ken henderson chancellor senior vice president learning dear northeastern university students look forward welcoming one global campuses spring term now is time plan safe healthy arrival this includes getting covid19 test 72 hours less prior your arrival campus do not travel campus test positive have had exposure someone covid19 are experiencing any symptoms covid19 please follow your local public health directives selfisolate quarantine before travel campus vaccination students at us campuses previously announced all students at us campuses must receive booster shot by no later than january 18 2022 seven days after becoming eligible eligibility may be determined by physician after positive result upload proof your booster shot by logging vaccine verification form where can provide documentation testing boston campus – day arrival safety entire community students at boston campus are expected be tested covid19 upon arrival campus classes movein please make appointment at cabot testing center day your arrival testing center does not take walkin appointments please refer centers hours operation—linked wellness portal test scheduler homepage—to make appointment weekly testing continues be required all members northeastern community visit guide new returning students firsttime testing guide stepbystep testing process have recently tested positive offcampus please report it daily wellness check submit your positive test result wellness portal soon possible northeastern wellness team will then contact about next steps will be exempted weekly testing requirement 90 days following positive test antigen pcr test results are accepted must include your name date birth test date test result single document tested positive using athome test do not have any documentation your positive result please report it daily wellness check even it has been more than 10 days email contacttracingnortheasternedu let wellness team know that do not have documentation will be asked follow regular testing cadence will be exempted isolation test positive do not have symptoms changes isolation protocol part managing covid its endemic stage includes moving beyond approach isolating students who test positive vaccination booster requirements will allow students isolate their rooms—either offcampus many students will be asymptomatic exhibit only mild symptoms wellness housing will not be available however small number rooms will be prioritized medical emergencies clinicians tufts medical center will continue provide covid19 related telehealth services care students who test positive center disease control prevention has shortened recommended isolation period individuals covid19 10 five days individual has no symptoms their symptoms are resolving without fever 24 hours followed by 5 days wearing mask when around others both indoors outdoors test positive will be contacted by wellness team by email not phone text please regularly monitor your northeastern email test positive must immediately isolate your university housing offcampus residence minimum five 5 days grabandgo meals will be available isolating students pick up campus order best prepare potential isolation ask students pack maintain personal ‘isolation kit your return campus containing personal essentials well medications tissues snacks other items that could make potential isolation period more comfortable additionally all students should follow these guidelines monitor your symptoms health daily wellness check wear wellfitting mask at all times indoors campus infectiousness omicron variant has renewed discussions about masks particularly which masks are most effective at preventing transmission virus cdcs guidance is good starting point there are additional details worth considering gain greater information over duration pandemic many experts including those northeastern faculty believe that most important issue is fit” your mask mask that is illfitting—even n95—does not offer sufficient protection wearer those close proximity appreciate your efforts keep each other communities safe will continue monitor situation it evolves update universitys guidance when necessary have questions please refer new faqs available here contact nucovid19qsnortheasternedu sincerely kenneth w henderson chancellor senior vice president learning dear northeastern community continue manage covid19 pandemic vaccination remains most effective protection against virus fda has approved covid19 booster shot us anyone ages 18 older— latest scientific evidence suggests that booster shot offers significant improvement protection against omicron variant booster shot requirement based this new evidence northeastern is updating its safety wellness requirements include booster shots all faculty staff who work at one northeastern universitys us campuses all students attending visiting us campus are required receive booster shot by january 18 2022 seven days after they become eligible received pfizerbiontech moderna are ages 18 older are eligible at least six months after completing your primary covid19 vaccination series received johnson johnson are ages 18 older are eligible at least two months after receiving your vaccine requirement applies faculty staff who have alternative work arrangements who work teach fully remotely documentation booster shot will be required by january 18 those who are eligible those who become eligible after january 18 documentation will be required seven days after they become eligible details how upload booster shot documentation how request exemption are forthcoming faculty staff who fail comply northeasterns vaccine booster requirement may be placed unpaid administrative leave students who fail comply may have hold placed their account booster shot vaccine clinic boston promote convenient access booster shots northeastern will hold booster shot vaccine clinics december 14 16 boston campus when will clinics take place clinics will take place tuesday december 14 1200 700 pm thursday december 16 900 300 pm at cabot testing center boston campus which vaccines are available both pfizerbiontech moderna booster shots will be available how can schedule my appointment please use scheduling link partner pelmeds schedule your appointment december 14 december 16 allow 30 minutes your appointment can remain at vaccine site 15 minutes monitoring after your dose who is eligible schedule all members northeastern community—faculty staff students—who are eligible booster shot are able schedule their appointment what should bring my appointment please bring your insurance information vaccination card team can update your cards information time location this clinic isnt convenient urge check local vaccine providers schedule at another time anyone massachusetts can search available booster shot locations through massachusetts vaxfinder website pharmacies across united states also carry administer booster shots cdcs vaccinesgov website is great resource well may also find information regarding covid19 booster shots locations across northeasterns global network including massachusetts california washington maine north carolina virginia british columbia ontario united kingdom please note that fda cdc have authorized heterologous boosters often referred mixing matching” vaccines instance originally received two doses pfizerbiontech vaccine can now receive booster either pfizer moderna always can stay informed about northeasterns covid19 protocols view latest information at newsnortheasterneducoronavirus thank continuing take these important steps keep community safe sincerely kenneth w henderson chancellor senior vice president learning dear students families are preparing start spring term classes next week im writing share few reminders provide additional updates every decision university makes regarding successful management covid19 is guided by science health wellbeing community at forefront always thank your continued understanding navigate shifting landscape pandemic together fully vaccinated community it is important underscore up front that northeastern is fully vaccinated community—with booster shot requirement now place vaccination is arguably single most effective tool have managing pandemic all students faculty staff contract employees at us campuses must receive booster shot no later than january 18 2022 seven days after becoming eligible those who have already had covid eligibility may be determined by physician proof booster shots should be entered into vaccine verification form wellness housing isolation requirements january 7th message students families outlined spring 2022 approach residential students who test positive covid vaccination booster requirements will allow students isolate 5 days their rooms—either off campus students may leave isolation get tested attend medical appointments pick up food university is prepared accommodate highest risk students rare instances roommates those who test positive should consider themselves close contacts” monitor themselves symptoms they begin exhibit symptoms they should immediately obtain covid test irrespective their weekly testing cadence before vaccines case counts were primary metric by which measured state pandemic universitys vaccination booster requirements necessitate shift collective thinking while omicron variant has led substantial increases transmission most current data demonstrates that vaccines remain remarkably effective reducing risk severe illness result many students will be asymptomatic exhibit only mild symptoms vaccines allow us begin shifting mindset approach covid much more like cold flu season which tends be lowrisk healthyvaccinated individuals collegeaged demographic academic flexibility have asked all faculty members provide extra flexibility this term especially first couple weeks nuflex technology developed summer 2020 remains place will enable flexible modes educational delivery students ​we have asked faculty members be prepared use this technology other adaptations ensure educational continuity students ​our faculty have also been provided important reminders about increasing their courses digital readiness students access course materials remotely when necessary training resources nuflex have also been provided faculty hope this information is helpful reassuring throughout pandemic northeastern has served model resilience adaptability by putting empathy understanding at forefront have strengthened community maintained continued progress teaching research sincerely ken henderson chancellor senior vice president learning dear northeastern university community northeastern has announced that all faculty staff who work at one northeastern universitys us campuses all students attending visiting us campus are required receive booster shot by january 18 2022 seven days after they become eligible monitor omicron variant see cases rise vaccination is critical protect community documenting your booster shot please use vaccine verification form upload documentation your booster shot this documentation is due by january 18 2022 seven days after become eligible all new hires will be expected submit proof vaccination including booster apply medical religious exemption provide supporting documentation within their first 30 days employment accessing booster shot can find additional information booster shots here massachusetts california washington maine north carolina virginia british columbia ontario united kingdom although booster shots are not required uk canadian campuses strongly encourage faculty staff students get one soon they are eligible do additional information faculty staff who have alternative work arrangements who work teach fully remotely are required document their booster shot students may have hold placed their account they fail comply faculty staff may be placed unpaid leave faculty staff students who received vaccine that wasnt approved united states should still receive booster shot can find additional information vaccine faqs email nucovid19qsnortheasternedu other questions thank following this crucial health safety requirement soon possible help us plan safe healthy spring term kenneth w henderson chancellor senior vice president learning dear northeastern community prepare winter break want share universitys current plans spring 2022 term both keep northeastern community informed give time your preparations heading into january northeasterns intention is remain open inperson classes research activity occurring across global university system put this simple terms priority is maintain continuity learning research while keeping community safe one many lessons pandemic is that inperson learning remains gold standard lifelong learners researchers around world sense community gained working discovering together continues be invaluable it is also worth noting that scientific research—including work northeastern faculty—is essential managing minimizing effects pandemic fall 2020 northeastern became national leader safely reopening campuses were one first universities require vaccination are now requiring booster shots all members community continue believe that vaccination is one most effective tools have managing covid19 latest science shows that booster shots are particularly vital confront omicron variant it is now clear that covid19 various forms will be us foreseeable future move into this endemic phase pandemic job is continue control covid effectively not let covid control us key part this will be less emphasis positive case counts laser focus preventing severe illness hospitalizations community that is fully vaccinated boosted strategy should not be driven by positive cases perspective last year northeastern had more than 1800 positive tests its boston campus single known hospitalization have done throughout pandemic will monitor developments constantly be prepared pivot needed will continue be guided by science relevant data often informed by own faculty experts needed will work closely faculty students enable transition hybrid remote learning always will also take into account local situation at each global campuses including public health guidance are also very aware that dramatic increase covid infections—even among fully vaccinated population—will create inconvenience disruptions daily life this is especially true faculty staff children other caregiving responsibilities encourage all employees engage human resources their immediate supervisor when issues arise that require flexibility support are this together during break cabot testing center boston campus will remain open individual household testing view their hours operation specific dates times encourage everyone boston region take advantage this service throughout winter break have questions about booster northeasterns covid19 protocols can find additional information vaccine faqs email nucovid19qsnortheasternedu call local covid19 hotline based your campuss location very beginning pandemic community joined together become model flexibility resilience mutual support together will continue match any challenge that comes way want thank each every one your hard work these past two years whether learning teaching conducting research helping community flourish other ways sincerely ken henderson chancellor senior vice president learning dear northeastern community throughout pandemic northeasterns health safety protocols have been guided by best available science including expertise own faculty informed by latest public health guidance have continually adapted protocols needed keeping holistic health wellness community at forefront decision making northeastern is fully vaccinated community booster requirement given effectiveness vaccines significant reduction cases across north america are pleased announce lifting restrictions across all north american campuses events gatherings can revert being inperson no longer need be reviewed except needed reserve space february 9th 2022 nonnortheastern guests will be allowed residence halls long they comply universitys vaccination masking requirements accordance housing residence lifes precovid policies restrictions universitysponsored travel have been lifted universitysponsored travel does require registration northeasterns global safety security assessment committee gssac will review always case higherrisk destinations at present northeastern will maintain requirements masking indoors weekly asymptomatic testing at us campuses these measures are currently being evaluated will be revisited semester progresses have done throughout pandemic will continue monitor developments be prepared pivot needed protect community thank your continued understanding flexibility navigate shifting landscape covid19 have questions please refer comprehensive online resources here submit questions nucovid19qsnortheasternedu sincerely david madigan provost senior vice president academic affairs ken henderson chancellor senior vice president learning