COVID-19 Vaccine Information
All students, faculty, and staff on the Henrietta campus are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the Fall Semester. Even though the CDC currently recommends a booster for those aged 12 and older, RIT is no longer requiring a COVID-19 booster.
Booster Requirements
RIT is requiring faculty, staff, and students to obtain a booster shot by May 15. However, if COVID-19 conditions change (e.g., a new variant), we reserve the right to reexamine our policies and set a new deadline. The best course of action is to get boosted as soon as you are eligible.
Booster eligibility time frame varies by vaccination and may change according to available data. If you were vaccinated with other WHO-approved COVID-19 vaccines, you are most likely eligible for a booster as well. See the CDC booster shot eligibility page for more information.
Students should upload their booster information to the Wellness Portal. Employees should upload their information into Oracle Employee Self-Service or the COVID Booster Information Upload page.
For Students:
The COVID-19 Booster form will appear in the RIT Wellness Portal for any student who has submitted proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccine series. When eligible, students should receive their COVID-19 booster and complete the COVID-19 Booster form to submit proof of their compliance.
Students who have not submitted their COVID-19 vaccine series information yet will have the ability to include booster information in their COVID-19 Vaccine form -- submitting all vaccine information at one time. If they do not have their booster upon completion of the COVID-19 Vaccine form, they should submit proof of their completed COVID-19 vaccine series and will then receive a COVID-19 Booster form to complete at a later time.
Free On-Campus COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Clinics
Wegmans will be on campus to provide the COVID-19 booster vaccine to students, staff, and faculty. You must register for an appointment.
- Monday, March 21, 2-4 p.m. - August Center, Student Health Conference Room
The following COVID-19 booster vaccines will be available:
- Moderna – Eligible 5 months after second dose
- Pfizer – Eligible 5 months after second dose
*Search by ZIP code 14623 and use the date filter to select the date of the clinic you would like to schedule an appointment for. Pay attention to the name of each clinic to ensure you are selecting the clinic titled RIT Community COVID Booster Clinic.
Please keep the following in mind as you schedule your COVID-19 booster vaccine appointment:
- You will need to wait 15-30 minutes after receiving the vaccine for observation
- You will need to bring your COVID-19 vaccination record card and insurance card with you to your appointment
If you are unable to attend an upcoming clinic, vaccination site resources are available to help you locate COVID-19 vaccine options in the area.
Employee Vaccination Requirements
RIT’s Mandatory Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy applies to all employees regardless of whether they work on-site or remotely, unless the individual qualifies for and receives an exemption.
Gene Polisseni Center Policy
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination is required for all fans (5 years of age and older) attending RIT men's and women's hockey games at the Gene Polisseni Center. Learn more about the Athletics Visitor Policy.
Unvaccinated Student Testing Requirements
Students who are not fully vaccinated at the time of their arrival will be required to participate in weekly testing starting the week they arrive on campus. Full vaccination means maximal protection, which occurs 14 days after the final dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Employee Testing Requirements
Weekly testing of employees who are not yet fully vaccinated will continue until November 17.
Vaccination Site Resources
Acceptable vaccines include those approved for use in the U.S., accepted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, or approved by the World Health Organization.
For individuals currently residing in Rochester area
Students: Consider scheduling a vaccine appointment at the Wegmans located at 650 Hylan Drive. The RIT off-campus shuttle is available on weekends and stops at the entrance to the Wegmans parking lot. Students who are struggling with the logistics of scheduling a COVID-19 vaccination, including locating available appointments and obtaining transportation, can contact Case Management for support.
Faculty and staff: Rochester Regional Health Family Medicine Practice at RIT has a COVID-19 vaccine sign-up for eligible RIT faculty and staff. Check the RRH website for available appointments or go to the New York state website to schedule an appointment.
For individuals currently residing in New York state
For individuals currently residing outside of New York state
There are a number of resources available to help you find a COVID-19 vaccine outside of New York state:
- VaccineFinder, which is a free, online service where you can search for pharmacies and providers that offer the vaccination. Information about where COVID-19 vaccines are available is provided directly by pharmacies and providers, in collaboration with states, and is updated daily. VaccineFinder is operated by Boston Children’s Hospital, in partnership with the CDC.
- CDC Retail Pharmacy List, which includes various pharmacies offering the vaccine through the federal government. This site also allows you to search pharmacies by state.
- Your state’s department of health website