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Vaccine
- What are the vaccine and booster requirements for campus access?
- Is Pratt’s on-campus testing open to the public?
- If I already had COVID-19, should I still get a booster dose?
- Am I eligible for a booster dose?
- When can I get a booster shot?
- Do I have to return to the site I received my COVID-19 vaccination to get the booster?
- How do I get vaccinated?
- Do I have to pay to be vaccinated?
- Why should I get vaccinated?
- What does it mean to be fully vaccinated?
- Is Pratt requiring the vaccine for students, faculty, and staff?
- What accommodations are available for students, faculty, and staff affected by post-COVID-19 conditions or long COVID?
- How did Pratt make the decision to require vaccination for all students, faculty, and staff?
- I am a student who cannot get vaccinated in my home country. How can I get vaccinated when I arrive in New York?
- I am a student (international or domestic), faculty, or staff member who will not be fully vaccinated until I arrive in New York. What steps should I take?
- I am a student, faculty, or staff member with a religious or medical exemption from being vaccinated. What steps should I take?
- What are Pratt’s vaccination recommendations for international students?
- Does Pratt recognize a COVID-19 vaccine administered in another country?
- If I get vaccinated internationally with a vaccine that is not approved for Emergency Use Authorization in the United States, do I need to be vaccinated again when I arrive in New York?
- Will students need to be vaccinated with a booster shot before arriving at the Pratt residence halls?
- If I am not coming to campus, am I required to be vaccinated?
- Do I need to be vaccinated to meet Pratt’s requirement if I already had a confirmed case of COVID-19 or have a positive antibody test?
- I’m a student, faculty, or staff member, how do I submit proof of vaccination?
- I lost my vaccination card or was not given one at my appointment. What can I do?
- Can Pratt staff members have paid time off for COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters?
Health and Safey
- Are Pratt’s campuses open to the public?
- What is the social contract and how does it protect the Pratt community during COVID-19?
- Where can I find the most recent news and communications about COVID-19?
- I tested positive for COVID-19. When can I come back to campus?
- Do I need to submit a PCR test before arriving on campus for the start of the semester?
- How do I know if it is currently safe to come on campus and what is Pratt doing to monitor and communicate the ongoing campus COVID-19 conditions?
- There are many things Pratt cannot control off-campus, such as the community’s exposure to COVID-19 and shifting guidelines in New York City. What is Pratt doing to take care of its community in these changing circumstances and ensure that it’s safe to be around other students, faculty, or staff on campus?
- Are masks required on campus?
- Is Pratt providing masks, hand sanitizer, and other PPE to students, faculty, and staff? What about cleaning supplies?
- What should a faculty member do if a student in their class refuses to wear a mask?
- What measures is Pratt taking to improve the indoor air quality and circulation in its campus buildings?
- How are Pratt’s indoor air quality and circulation measures impacting the temperature of classrooms, studios, and other spaces?
- How are policies on masks and other safety guidelines from the social contract being enforced?
- What health services are available to students?
- I am feeling stressed or overwhelmed. What mental health services are available for students, faculty, and staff?
- What happens if a positive case of COVID-19 is identified on campus?
- Are there any systems for contact tracing on campus?
- What should I do if I test positive for COVID-19 or I was notified of a positive COVID-19 case directly from a student, coworker, or faculty member?
- If I am having symptoms or have had contact with someone who may have COVID-19, what procedures should I follow?
- If someone in my class or studio tests positive for COVID-19, will I be notified?
- During contact tracing, I didn’t meet the criteria for a close contact but I feel unsafe. What should I do?
- What is being done to ensure groups of people are not stigmatized?
- Why are some of Pratt’s policies different from other guidelines I’ve read?
Campus Life
- What are the policies for field trips?
- How do I reserve a space to work or connect on campus?
- What are the guidelines for holding on-campus events?
- Can members of the public attend on-campus events?
- What are the health and safety guidelines for classrooms and studios?
- Can visitors and guests come on campus?
- Are campus tours available?
Teaching and Learning
- I am an international student and am not sure I want to travel to the United States this semester. Is this a reasonable plan?
- How will I know if a class is in-person, online, or hybrid?
- What are the guidelines for video and audio recording and camera use during online teaching and learning?
- What flexibility is being given to students impacted by health and wellness concerns?
- I’m a faculty member with questions about online teaching, where can I go for more information?