Touro University COVID Guidelines

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Touro University has remained committed to protecting its campus community while diligently pursuing its educational mission.

(Last updated, September 2024)

This commitment led to instituting a COVID-19 vaccine mandate drawn from best practices and available data at the time. We are thankful that the Touro campus community has suffered less severe illness and dramatically lower mortality rates than the general public.

At this time, the global pandemic has abated, and the medical landscape has evolved. After careful consideration and consultation with our panel of medical health experts, we decided that as of November 1, 2022, the vaccine mandate will be lifted throughout most of our community. Specifics are below.

This information does not apply to the Touro College of Dental Medicine (TCDM) campus or New York Medical College (NYMC). Please visit NYMC.edu for NYMC and TCDM’s policies and procedures.

• There will no longer be a vaccine mandate for employees who work exclusively within campus/classroom settings (i.e., employees who are not working in hospitals or a clinical setting).
• The vaccine mandate will no longer be in effect for students in non-medical and non-health science programs.
• Students experiencing COVID-19 symptoms should contact their program for guidance.

Because many of our rotation partners require students to be vaccinated, the vaccine mandate will remain in effect for all students participating in medical and health-related programs. If needed, Touro community members in those programs may apply for a medical or religious exception at COVIDPOLICY@touro.edu.

Note that, depending on the program, an exemption may not be available.

This announcement should be viewed as a turning point and a positive step forward. As always, we will continue monitoring the virus and positivity rates. We continue to encourage those who are not feeling well to stay home so that, together, we can continue to maintain a healthy environment for all members of our campus community. Touro reserves the right to reconsider our policies based upon emerging data and public health concerns.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact EVPTouro@touro.edu.

Vaccine Verification

Vaccination Verification Form

Exemption Forms

Students may be considered for medical or religious exemptions, pending appropriate documentation. Requests for exemption must be submitted prior to the first day of classes.

Vaccine Exemption/Accommodation Form

Step-by-Step Instructions to Apply for Exemption

Touro Resources

• Vaccine information registration
• 01014200_HEERF_Q22023_07102023
• 01014200_HEERF_Q12023_04102023
• 01014200_HEERF_Q42022_01102023
• 01014200_HEERF_Q32022_10122022
• 01014200_HEERF_Q22022_07112022
• 01014200_HEERF_Q12022_04132022
• 01014200_HEERF_Q42021_011022
• 01014200_HEERF_Q32021_101021
• 01014200_HEERF_Q22021_07122021
• 01014200_HEERF_Q12021_04092021
• Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Reporting (3/31/22)
• Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Reporting (12/31/21)
• Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Reporting (9/30/21)
• Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Reporting (6/30/21)
• Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Reporting
• Touro College HEERF Quarterly Reporting (April 2022)
• Touro College HEERF Quarterly Reporting (December 2020)
• Touro College HEERF Quarterly Reporting (September 2020)
• help.touro.edu
• www.touro.edu/directory