COVID Vaccination or Weekly Testing Required Starting August 16

Date: 7/27/21
To: Active Students
From: Student Affairs
Subject: COVID Vaccination or Weekly Testing Required Starting August 16

Dear Students,
 
Following the California State University (CSU) system’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement announced earlier today, Cal Poly Pomona will require all students to upload their vaccination record into MyHealthPortal by August 16. After this date, students coming to campus who are not fully vaccinated or who have not verified their vaccination record will be required to be tested for COVID-19 at least weekly.
 
The CSU has announced a deadline of September 30 for all students to verify their vaccination record OR request a medical or religious exemption. After September 30, students participating in on-campus activities who are not in compliance with CSU policy may face disciplinary action.
 
We are providing details about this requirement, including how to upload your vaccine record, how to seek a vaccination exemption, and what the public health testing program will entail.
 
Uploading Your Vaccination Record 
Visit the Student Health website for instructions on uploading your vaccination record. Students who upload their vaccination record by August 27 will be entered to win $50 in Bronco Bucks. Please note that it may take 3 to 10 business days for your record to be verified, so we encourage you to upload your record as soon as possible. If you have IT-related questions about the upload process, email myhealthportal@cpp.edu. 
 
Seeking a Vaccination Exemption
Students may seek an exemption to the vaccination requirement based on medical or religious grounds. Those who receive an exemption and come to campus will be required to participate in weekly COVID-19 testing starting August 16.

• If you are seeking a medical exemption, you may access the online medical exemption form or contact Student Health at health@cpp.edu.
• For an exemption based on a sincerely held religious belief, practice or observance, contact the Office of Equity and Compliance at officeofequity@cpp.edu or 909-869-4646.

Public Health Testing for COVID-19
Public health officials recommend that colleges and universities implement a public health testing program to detect, monitor and mitigate cases of COVID-19 on campus. Testing is one step in the university’s Health and Safety Plan for reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
 
Starting August 16, weekly testing will be required of students whose vaccination record is not verified, or who are not fully vaccinated, or who have received a medical or religious exemption. Fully vaccinated individuals whose vaccination record has been verified will be exempt from testing, unless otherwise required by CPP policy, or by local, state or federal health authorities.
 
Details about the on-campus testing program will be announced in August and also posted on Safer Return’s Testing webpage.
 
If you aren’t already, get vaccinated and “Join the Herd.” Visit MyTurn to find a walk-in location or make an appointment. Vaccines are widely available throughout the region, and they are the best way to protect yourself, your loved ones and our campus community.
 
If you have other questions or need other resources, please feel free to email Student Health and Wellness at health@cpp.edu. 
 
Christina Gonzales
Vice President for Student Affairs