ALL STUDENTS, ACADEMICS AND STAFF AT UC SAN DIEGO (Including UC San Diego Health)
Office of the President Finalizing COVID-19 Vaccine Policy
The University of California Office of the President has notified campus leaders that it is finalizing a policy to make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for all faculty, staff, academic appointees and students accessing facilities at any UC campus this fall. Vaccination is essential to protect the health and safety of the UC San Diego community and will facilitate our return to full campus operations in the fall.
The exact policy language and the systemwide implementation plan are still being crafted, but the Office of the President is sharing the decision to give students and employees as much time as possible to comply with the mandate. The finalized policy and accompanying FAQ are expected by July 15.
As outlined by the Office of the President, faculty, staff, students and others are expected to comply with the mandate two weeks before returning to campus or another UC location for the fall term. The same timeframe will apply for essential workers already on campus.
The policy will allow for narrow medical exemptions consistent with federal Centers for Disease Control & Prevention guidance. Requests for disability or religious accommodations will be handled through existing campus policies and procedures. Those with approved exemptions or accommodations may return to campus with the requirement that they remain masked in all public settings and comply with the campus testing protocol. Employees who choose not to be vaccinated and have no approved exemption, potentially put the health of others at risk and may face disciplinary action.
According to the CDC, vaccinations against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, are a safe and effective way to prevent the virus that to date has killed nearly 600,000 Americans and more than 3.3 million people worldwide.
Vaccinations for students, faculty and staff are available at the Price Center on campus, at UC San Diego Health’s vaccination station in Hillcrest, or at many pharmacies. More information and appointment instructions are available on our Return to Learn Vaccination webpage. UC San Diego Health employees should refer to the Pulse Intranet for specific information.
Pradeep K. Khosla Chancellor
University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093
