Last update: Mar 25 2021

Instruction/Spring Semester

• D.V.M.: Hybrid (virtual and in-person)
• M.P.H.: Hybrid (virtual and in-person)
• M.P.S.: virtual
• Ph.D.: Hybrid (virtual and in-person)

Safety

• Complete a Daily Check (a NYS-mandated daily health screening)
• Complete surveillance testing
• Follow university safety guidelines
  • Stay home if sick
  • Visibly wear your student ID at all times when on the CVM campus
  • Wear a face mask whenever indoors
  • Socially distance by at least 6 feet whenever possible
  • Wash your hands frequently

Testing

• NEW HOURS of CVM testing site in effect from March 8 (updated Mar 18 2021)
  • Mon.-Fri.: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Sat 7:30 a.m. - noon
  • Testing at non-CVM sites at Cornell surveillance testing webpage
• Ongoing surveillance testing is required for students
  • Schedule: Register for testing at the Daily Check
    • Frequency: D.V.M. 2 x per week; Ph.D./M.P.H. 1 x per week
  • Complete list of testing locations including at CVM (you are encouraged to use CVM’s testing location)
• Returning from travel outside of Ithaca (also see info on travel risk in the Travel section below)
  • From an increased-risk travel state, as designated by NYS: Quarantine for 14 days and have a test done at least 5 days after arrival. If negative, inform program contact upon return to CVM after 14 day quarantine period
  • Increased risk travel from a state not on the NYS list: Quarantine for 5 days and have a test on Day 5. If negative, inform program contact and return to CVM
  • From a low risk area: Return to CVM and have a COVID test if you feel odd
• Resources
  • Cornell COVID-19 Testing
  • Cornell COVID-19 Tracking Dashboard to review university testing status

Vaccines

• Vaccine information is regularly updated at Cornell's COVID-19 Vaccines webpage
• The COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination Process is available through the Daily Check, allowing faculty, staff and students to easily upload proof of vaccination

Facilities

• Access to CVM buildings requires a Cornell ID at all times
• Observe all signage in facilities regarding usage of spaces, direction of traffic flow, and wear and when to wear a mask

Travel

TRAVEL IS STRONGLY DISCOURAGED - Cornell Policy 

Students residing in the Ithaca area during the spring 2021 semester are expected to remain in Ithaca for the duration of the semester with limited-to-no personal travel outside of the greater Ithaca area. Student travel during this period will be subject to a strict approval process limiting any personal student travel to that which is deemed essential due to extenuating circumstances.

Students who have to travel outside of the greater Ithaca area due to exceptional circumstances (e.g., a family emergency) must follow all New York state and Cornell requirements prior to leaving and upon returning to the Ithaca and Cornell communities. (NYS Travel Advisory)

If you must travel outside of the local area:

• Register your travel with Cornell through the Daily Check.
• Follow all Cornell and NYS guidance, including completing the Traveler Health Form if you traveled to any other state or country.
• Comply with all testing and/or quarantine requirements (per Cornell and NYS).

Quarantine Guidance

• A 4-to-10 day quarantine is required if traveling from certain areas or testing positive for COVID-19
• See the Tompkins Co. Health Dept for what is required during the 14-day quarantine
• Resources if there are questions about personal needs, accessing food or supplies while in quarantine
  • Tompkins County 2-1-1 Help Line
    • Phone: Dial 2-1-1 or call 877.211.8667 (available 24/7)
    • Text: Text your zip code to TXT211 or 898211 (available M-F, 9:00am-4:00pm)
    • Live Chat: Click from a computer (available M-F, 8:30am-5:00pm)
  • Cornell Assistance
    • Students living off campus contact offcampushousing@cornell.edu
    • Students living on campus contact campuslife@cornell.edu
• Other Cornell resources
  • Cornell Health’s How to Quarantine
  • Live Smarter: Cornell’s FAQ and resources

Contacts

• D.V.M. Students: Jai Sweet, jr27@cornell.edu
• M.P.H. Students: Gen Meredith, gmeredith@cornell.edu
• M.P.S. Students: Dwight Bowman, ddb3@cornell.edu
• Ph.D. Students: Arla Hourigan, aj96@cornell.edu