NCC Next: COVID Response

All students must download the NCC Mobile App. This will allow students to complete
checklist items, including:

1. Reading the Student Guide for Returning to Campus.
2. Submit proof of their COVID-19 Vaccination, if fully vaccinated
3. Report NEW Positive COVID-19 tests or symptoms
4. Receive important notifications from the Student Health Office

Prior to the start of the Fall 2023 semester, all students must read the Student Guide for Returning to Campus, which outlines expectations for student conduct relating to COVID-19. The Guide may be found in the MyNCC Portal, under the “Health and Safety Protocols Checklist” tab, as well as in the NCC Mobile App under the “Fall 2023 Health Requirements Checklist” tab.

Effective May 30, 2023 Nassau Community College (NCC) no longer requires proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for students. However, NCC strongly encourages that all students stay up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccination, as defined by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Please note that NCC may reimpose vaccine and booster requirements if changes to local conditions or requirements imposed by Federal, State, or local authorities occur.

If you are fully vaccinated, students should submit proof of their COVID-19 vaccination by using the SUNY Vaccination Verification Application. This is most easily done through the link in the NCC Mobile App under “Fall 2023 Health Requirements Checklist” tab. Detailed instructions may be found here.

• Masking is optional while on campus, unless otherwise instructed following a return from isolation.
• Nassau Community College is committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning environment and campus community. The College respects the rights of all its members, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Consequently, any form of harassment or bullying about someone’s choice to wear a mask or about their vaccination status will not be tolerated and should be reported to the Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Affirmative Action.
• For recommendations on types of masks and respirators to wear, please refer to the CDC website. 

Students with symptoms of COVID-19 or who have tested positive for COVID-19 should inform the Student Health Office using the “Report a Positive Test or Symptoms” form, located in the NCC Mobile App and MyNCC Portal. The Student Health Office will then contact the student via email with further instructions for isolation and quarantine.

• Isolation periods are typically 5 days, unless otherwise instructed by the Student Health Office.
• Students should also inform their instructors directly that they have symptoms or have tested positive.
• The COVID-19 Clearance form must be filled out in order to return to Campus. Clearance forms to return to campus may be found in the NCC Mobile App and MyNCC Portal.
• For more detailed instructions, please read the Student Guide for Returning to Campus.
• Exposures: Quarantine is no longer required after a close contact exposure. As such, individuals no longer need to report an exposure to the Health Office. Individuals who are a close contact exposure and asymptomatic may come to campus but must wear a mask for 10 days and are recommended to test 5 full days after exposure.

As per CDC Guidance, the College has moved to the 5-day isolation periods for students who test positive or have symptoms of COVID-19. Students will be emailed instructions for isolation when they report a positive test or symptoms to the College using the “Report a Positive Test or Symptoms” form. Quarantine after exposure is no longer required, however individuals must wear a mask for 10 days and are recommended to test 5 full days after exposure.

If students are exposed to COVID-19 while in class, they will be notified through an email and/or NCC Mobile App notification from the Student Health Office. Any questions regarding your class attendance or form of modality should be directed to your professor.

All NCC employees are expected to fully comply with the expectations and guidelines in the Employee Guide. Failure to do so may result in corrective action. The Guide, located in the MyNCC Portal, must be reviewed by every employee prior to the start of the semester.

If an employee has been fully vaccinated and/or boosted, they should submit proof of vaccination/booster by emailing a picture or scanned copy of both the front and back of their vaccine card to COVIDHR@ncc.edu if they have not already done so. In your email, please include the following information: 1. N-number; 2. Department.

If you have already submitted your vaccine and booster information to HR you do not need to resubmit.

• Masking is optional while on campus, unless otherwise instructed following a return from isolation.
• Nassau Community College is committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning environment and campus community. The College respects the rights of all its members, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Consequently, any form of harassment or bullying about someone’s choice to wear a mask or about their vaccination status will not be tolerated and should be reported to the Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Affirmative Action.
• For recommendations on types of masks and respirators to wear, please refer to the CDC website.

• Employees with symptoms of COVID-19 or who have tested positive for COVID-19, should inform the Health Office using the “Report a Positive Test or Symptoms” form, located in the NCC Mobile App and MyNCC Portal. The Health Office will then contact the employee via email with further instructions for isolation.
• Isolation periods are typically 5 days, unless otherwise instructed.
• Employees should also inform their supervisors directly that they have symptoms or have tested positive.
• The COVID-19 Clearance form must be filled out in order to return to Campus. Clearance forms to return to campus may be found in the NCC Mobile App and MyNCC Portal.
• Exposure: Quarantine is no longer required after a close contact exposure. As such, individuals no longer need to report an exposure to the Health Office. Individuals who are a close contact exposure must wear a mask for 10 days and are recommended to test 5 full days after exposure.
• For more instructions, review the below links:
• How to report COVID-19 symptoms not-yet confirmed with testing
  How to report a positive COVID-19 test

As per CDC Guidance, the College has moved to the 5-day isolation periods for employees who test positive or have symptoms of COVID-19. Employees will be emailed instructions for isolation when they report a positive test or symptoms to the College using the “Report a Positive Test or Symptoms” form. Quarantine after exposure is no longer required, however individuals must wear a mask for 10 days and are recommended to test 5 full days after exposure.

If you are informed by a student in your class that they have tested positive for COVID-19, are symptomatic, or have been exposed to someone positive for COVID-19, please direct the student to fill out the “Report a Positive Test, Symptoms, or Exposure” Form located in the NCC Mobile App. If they are on campus, they should be directed to leave immediately. Please do not direct the student to the Student Health Office unless for a medical emergency.

After completing the Form, students will receive instructions on isolation or quarantine, and be instructed to notify their professors.

Faculty will be notified via email if there has been a potential COVID-19 exposure in their classroom. Please note that this does not mean classes must be cancelled. Please direct classroom management questions to AcademicAffairs@ncc.edu.

Prior to being cleared for return, students are instructed to complete the “COVID-19 Clearance” Form, located in the NCC Mobile App.