Safe Return FAQ

All courses that can be instructed remotely or online will be in this format. Courses that have critical components and require face-to-face instruction, such as lab components, will be instructed on-campus in a face-to-face format. For those classes that do require face-to-face instruction, appropriate health and safety guidelines and procedures will be followed to maintain the health and safety of all. The College is only providing courses in these formats for the Sprin 2021 semester.

The College has a number of loaner laptops available for students who need the technology to complete their coursework. More information can be found in the MyNCC portal.

The format of course instruction will not affect Financial Aid.

The NCC Bookstore and the Library are both accessible remotely via their websites. However, both the Library and the Bookstore will be physical opened for the Fall 2020 semester, operating in a limited capacity and following appropriate safety guidelines and procedures to maintain health and safety. NCC Community will be required to follow social distancing guidelines and to wear masks.

Students must provide their own face coverings. A limited supply of disposable masks will be available in student support areas and from instructors for students who forget to bring their own masks. Two cloth face coverings will be provided by NCC to all employees.

• Employees who are not able to wear a face mask/covering because they cannot medically tolerate it can request a reasonable accommodation by submitting a request to the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Such requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Students who are not able to wear a face mask/covering for medical reasons can request an accommodation from the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD). To request an accommodation, students must complete the Application for CSD Services and provide medical documentation explaining why they are unable to wear a mask. Such requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The health and safety of the NCC community is our number one priority. Please contact HR at covidhr@ncc.edu, to discuss your specific situation and the options available to you.

Per SUNY’s guidance, the start date for any face-to-face components of courses will not begin until February 1 except for a few courses, such as labs, that will begin on January 19. Information on form of instruction will be located in the course descriptions upon registering.

In your schedule, in the “Where” column, the modality of the class will be identified as Remote, Online or with a physical location.

Example Schedule:

The requirements to return to campus include:

1. Submit a test or participate in Campus Surveillance testing. For more information about testing options, see FAQ section about Testing
2. Read and acknowledge the Student Guide for Returning to Campus and Assumption of Risk form. A link to the Guide can be found on the NCC Student Portal.

If you answer “YES” to any of the screening questions, please do not come to campus, and begin isolation or quarantine. Your COVID-19 screening results will automatically be sent to the Student Health Office. You should expect a follow up call and/or email from the Student Health Office, to obtain further information from you and provide you with guidance. Any positive COVID-19 test taken outside of campus should be reported to the Student Health Office at healthoffice@ncc.edu.

If you plan on coming to campus and using on-campus resources, on a weekly basis, for the facilitation of your academic courses (computer, internet or study space access) you will need to complete the mandatory requirements found in the Spring 2021 Student Guide for Returning to the Campus.

Yes. The following students MUST complete the mandatory health and safety protocols listed in the found in the Spring 2021 Student Guide for Returning to the Campus:

• Students enrolled in face-to-face courses
• Students working on campus
• Student athletes
• Students using on-campus resources, on a weekly basis, for the facilitation of their academic courses (computer, internet or study space access)

Fully vaccinated individuals are no longer required to participate in surveillance testing.  Individuals are “fully vaccinated” two (2) weeks following their conclusion of full vaccine regimen. 

To be exempt, students must email a picture or scanned copy of both the front and back of their vaccine card to HealthOffice@ncc.edu, along with their first and last name and N-number. 

Through MyNCC, students can upload test results using the Upload Your Testing Documents button found in the COVID-19 Screening section of the main page. 

No. You only need to test during the week of your class on a day when testing is available.

No, you do not need to quarantine. You only need to quarantine if you have been exposed to someone if they are positive for COVID-19.

Please notify covidtestingncc@ncc.edu. You must go during the next available week of testing.

See the NCC Surveillance testing site here.

No, we will identify that you did the testing when you scan in with your student ID prior to testing.

No, if your class does not meet face-to-face on Campus, you do not need to participate in surveillance testing.

However, if you are a student who falls into one of the below categories, you will need to complete the testing requirements even though you have received the vaccination. With all vaccinations there is still a chance you can get the virus.

• Students enrolled in face-to-face courses
• Students working on campus
• Student athletes
• Students using on-campus resources, on a weekly basis, for the facilitation of their academic courses (computer, internet or study space access)

No, no appointment is required to do the campus testing.

You will need your NCC ID card and a mobile phone with the testing website pulled up on your phone.

No, you need an NCC ID. For additional information, visit the Student Services NCC ID webpage or email StudentID@ncc.edu.

Visit, http://register.suny-covid.com, to create a testing account. 

No, there is no app, only the testing website: http://register.suny-covid.com. 

If the pool comes back with a COVID-19 positive result, each person in the pool will be contacted via email and instructed to isolate until the individual reflex tests are conducted on each pool participant’s saliva sample. All participants will be notified when the results of the individual reflect tests are available. If your reflex test is negative, you will be instructed that you may end your isolation and return to campus. If your reflex test is positive, you will be notified and you must continue to isolate for a duration of 10 days from the date of your test if you remain asymptomatic.

No, you do not. But you must submit your positive test result via the MyNCC Portal.

Email the Student Health Office immediately, at HealthOffice@ncc.edu. They will provide you with further guidance.

Fully vaccinated individuals are no longer required to participate in surveillance testing. Individuals are “fully vaccinated” two (2) weeks following their conclusion of full vaccine regimen.

1. Students: Email a picture or scanned copy of both the front and back of your vaccine card to HealthOffice@ncc.edu, along with your first and last name and N-number.
2. Employees: Email a picture or scanned copy of both the front and back of your vaccine card to COVIDHR@ncc.edu along with your first and last name, N-number, and Department.

Consistent with CDC and NY State DOH guidance, NCC has adopted the following guidance for those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have been previously diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 90 days:  

Individuals who have been exposed to COVID-19 but who are fully vaccinated do not need to quarantine if the following criteria are met: 

• Individual is fully vaccinated (2 weeks following your second dose for a 2-shot vaccine, or 2 weeks following one dose for a 1-shot vaccine) 
• Individual is asymptomatic 

Individuals who have been exposed but previously diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 90 days do not need to quarantine if the following criteria are met: 

• Individual is fully recovered from COVID-19 
• Individual is asymptomatic after most recent exposure  

Employees must still notify COVIDHR@ncc.edu if they have been exposed to COVID-19, and should not come to campus until you have been cleared to come to campus. Please note you will be required to show proof of vaccination, proof of prior positive test result or completed order of isolation from the past 90 days.

If you do not meet the above criteria, and you have been exposed to someone with a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19, you are required to quarantine for 10 days.

Consistent with NY State DOH guidance, as of April 10, 2021, asymptomatic travelers entering New York from another country, U.S. state, or territory are no longer required to test or quarantine. While no longer required, the NYS DOH still recommends self- quarantine and testing 3 to 5 days after arriving in New York for those who are not fully vaccinated or have not recovered from laboratory confirmed COVID-19 during the previous 3 months. Mandatory quarantine remains in effect for all symptomatic travelers regardless of vaccination status. All travelers must continue to fill out the Traveler Health Form. Individuals should continue strict adherence to all safety guidelines to stop the spread – monitoring symptoms daily, wearing masks, socially distancing and avoiding large gatherings. 

For more information on NY State travel restrictions, visit the NY State COVID-19 Travel Advisory Website.

Yes. Vaccinated individuals should: 

• Wear masks, practice physical distancing, and adhere to other prevention measures while indoors.
• Get tested if experiencing COVID-19 symptoms 
• Follow guidance issued by the NCC Health Office
• Follow CDC and health department travel requirements and recommendations 

Recently, SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras announced that all SUNY campuses will adopt the latest CDC guidance to ease outdoor mask requirements for fully vaccinated individuals. 

Effective immediately, students, faculty, and staff who are fully vaccinated (i.e., two weeks following final dose of any vaccine regimen) may gather or conduct activities outdoors without wearing a mask except in certain crowded settings and venues. Please keep in mind that masks should still be worn outdoors in scenarios where social distance cannot be maintained, or if gatherings exceed 25 people. Masks are still also required during commencement ceremonies, even if held outdoors.

Face coverings (masks) must still be worn by all members of the NCC community on campus at all other times, including in classrooms, conference rooms, and other spaces, with the following exceptions: when in their private personal space, when by themselves and/or when eating meals on campus while seated and socially distanced.