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. Daily Screening daily for 14 days before on-campus (read: lab) component begins. For most students, daily screening will begin January 18.
2. 7-day Quarantine: For most students this will begin January 25
3. Submit a test or participate in Campus Surveillance testing. For more information about testing options, see FAQ section about Testing

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)

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)

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.

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)

Consistent with CDC and NY State DOH guidance, NCC has adopted the following travel guidance for those who have been fully vaccinated and travel domestically:

Asymptomatic individuals who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 do not need to quarantine during the first 3 months after full vaccination if travelers:

• Are fully vaccinated (2 weeks following your second dose for a 2-shot vaccine, or 2 weeks following one dose for a 1-shot vaccine)
• Are within 90 days of your last dose
• Are asymptomatic

You must still notify COVIDHR@ncc.edu (employees) or HealthOffice@ncc.edu (students) if you have traveled, and should not come to Campus until you are cleared. You will be required to show proof of vacation.

Please note, if you are exempt from quarantine, please continue to:

• Monitor your symptoms daily
• Continue adherence to public safety measures, including hand hygiene, mask wearing, and physical distancing
• Immediately self isolate if you develop symptoms

Domestic travelers from contiguous states to New York are not subject to this guidance.

International travelers must still either quarantine for 7 days with a negative test 3-5 days after travel, or quarantine a full 10 days without a test. For more information, click here.

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

Consistent with CDC and NY State DOH guidance, NCC has adopted the following guidance for those who have been fully vaccinated:

Individuals who have been exposed to COVID-19 but who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 do not need to quarantine during the first 3 months after full vaccination, if the following criteria are met:

• Are fully vaccinated (2 weeks following your second dose for a 2-shot vaccine, or 2 weeks following one dose for a 1-shot vaccine)
• Are within 90 days of your last dose
• Are asymptomatic

You must still notify COVIDHR@ncc.edu (employees) or HealthOffice@ncc.edu (students) if you are exposed, and should not come to Campus until you are cleared. Please note you will be required to show proof of vaccination.

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

Yes. Vaccinated individuals should:

• Wear masks, practice physical distancing, and adhere to other prevention measures
• Avoid medium- and large-sized in-person gatherings
• Get tested if experiencing COVID-19 symptoms
• Follow guidance issued by NCC Health Office
• Follow CDC and health department travel requirements and recommendations