COVID-19 Vaccines

Who is covered by this requirement?

All full- and part-time students (including Early College and Dual Enrollment)coming to an MC location for any reason(courses, services, events, etc.) without an approved medical or religious exception are expected to submit proof of vaccination.

Are there any exceptions?

没有提供疫苗接种证明的学生必须申请医疗或宗教例外。如果获得批准，该学生将被要求每周进行COVID-19检测，并向学院提交结果。如果不被批准，学生必须提供疫苗接种证明。

Students taking a fully online schedule of classes with no need for in-person services at an MC campus or site will be exempt from the vaccination and testing requirement.但是，如果学生希望访问任何现场课程或服务，则该要求生效。参加非信用合同培训课程的学生应遵守雇主的协议和要求。

What should I do if I am partially vaccinated?

If you have received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination and are in the recommended 3-week or 4-week interval period, follow the steps for a fully vaccinated student and supply your partial vaccination information. Begin testing per thetesting schedule.

Upload your updated vaccination card when you receive your second dose. We are monitoring the students who are partially vaccinated to hold their place in classes until the second vaccination is documented. If the second vaccination is not documented when it is due, students’ in-person classes will be dropped.

Once you are fully vaccinated (two weeks after the second dose) you will no longer be required to upload weekly test results.

If you received the first dose of a two-dose vaccination and never went back for the second dose, you are not compliant with the student vaccination requirement. You must get your second dose and upload the updated information immediately to avoid being dropped from your in-person classes.

If you are medically unable to obtain the second dose, you shouldsubmit a medical exception requestnew window.

If I am taking all my classes online and am not using in-person services at the College, do I still have to submit proof of vaccination?

No. Students taking a fully online schedule of classes with no need for in-person services at an MC campus or site are exempt from the vaccination and testing requirement. However, the requirement becomes effective if a student wants to access any onsite class or service.

I am a student worker and already submitted my vaccination proof or exception request as an MC employee. Do I also need to upload my information in the student portal?

Yes, you will need to upload your vaccination proof or exception request in theMedicat student portalnew windowafter you register for classes.

我参加的项目已经要求我提交疫苗接种证明。我还需要在学生门户网站上传我的信息吗?

Yes, you will need to upload your vaccination proof or exception request in theMedicat student portalnew windowafter you register for classes.

If I have already had COVID-19 and recovered, do I still need to get vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine?

Yes. According to the CDC, you should be vaccinated regardless of whether you already had COVID-19. Research regarding how long you are protected from getting COVID-19 again after you recover from a previous COVID-19 infection is still ongoing (CDCnew window)．接种疫苗有助于保护你，即使你已经感染了COVID-19。如果您以前感染过COVID-19，请在接种疫苗前咨询您的卫生保健提供者。

How do I submit proof of vaccination?

Submit proof of vaccination throughMedicatnew window, our student vaccine portal.You must be registered for a class before accessing the Medicat portal.如果您已经注册，您可以立即访问门户。If you register for a class by 12 p.m., you will be able to access the portal the same day.如果在下午12点以后注册，第二天上午6点以后就可以进入门户网站。

Which vaccines are accepted?

All COVID-19 vaccines authorized for regular use or emergency use by theFDAnew windowor theWHOnew windoware accepted. The College does not recommend one vaccine over another. The most important decision is to get a vaccine as soon as possible.

How can I get a COVID-19 vaccine?

The vaccines are widely available in our region. The Center for Disease Control’sVaccine Finder Toolnew windowcan help you locate a vaccination site. You can also text your zip code to 438829 or call 1-800-232-0233 to find vaccine locations near you. Vaccinations are also availableon campus.

Do I need to show proof of a booster shot?

鼓励正在接受面授课程和春季课程注册的学生根据接种计划尽早接种疫苗。在辉瑞或Moderna的第二剂疫苗接种5个月后，以及强生的第一剂疫苗接种2个月后，您有资格获得COVID-19疫苗加强接种。一旦入学的学生通过疫苗接种认证进入系统，学院将根据其接种资格与他们进行沟通，并实施相关程序进行验证。

如何获得新的COVID-19疫苗接种卡或卡的副本?

If you need a new vaccination card, contact the vaccination provider site where you received your vaccine. Your provider should give you a new card with up-to-date information about the vaccinations you have received. You can also contact these agencies:

• For Maryland residents: Go to theMaryland Department of Health Immunization Recordsnew windowand create an account to view and download a copy of your individual vaccination records.
  
  
• For Virginia residents: Search for your COVID-19 vaccine record atVaccination Record Request Portalnew window. Once you have accessed your record, it can be saved, printed, or downloaded as a PDF.
  
  
• For District of Columbia residents:DC MyIRnew windowis a web-based portal that gives District residents secure, easy access to their official COVID-19 vaccination records.

我如何请求医疗或宗教例外?

Request an exception throughMedicatnew window, our student vaccine portal. You must be registered for a class before accessing the Medicat portal. If you are already registered, you may access the portal immediately. Once you register for a class, you will be able to submit your proof of vaccination or exception request after 6 a.m. the following day.

我提交了一个例外请求，但我没有收到任何消息。我该怎么办?

Students who have requested exceptions will show as “not compliant” until they upload their first test result to the Medicat portal. Once a test result is uploaded and verified, the status disposition will update to “verified”.

All students requesting an exception should beginweekly testing per the schedule and guidelines.

You must get tested at anauthorized Montgomery County testing locationnew windowunless you have received pre-approval to get tested at an alternate site.

If you cannot get tested at an authorized site, emailPublicHealth@montgomerycollege.eduto request approval for an alternate testing location. Exceptions will be granted only for an extenuating circumstance or undue hardship.

If your request isnotapproved, you will be notified and will need to be vaccinated to attend in-person classes.

I have an approved exception. When do I need to start testing? What are the testing requirements?

You should beginweekly testing per the schedule and guidelines.

You must get tested at anauthorized Montgomery County testing locationunless you have received pre-approval to get tested at an alternate site.

If you cannot get tested at an authorized site, emailPublicHealth@montgomerycollege.eduto request approval for an alternate testing location. Exceptions will be granted only for an extenuating circumstance or undue hardship.

What happens if I decide to get vaccinated after getting an approved exception?

Once a student's vaccination status changes, they need to resubmit the online form to update their status. Compliance with testing requirements remain in place until the employee is fully vaccinated and has provided proof.

Do I need to wear a mask and avoid close contact with others if I am fully vaccinated?

Effective Monday, March 28, masks will become optional for students, faculty, staff, contractors, vendors, and visitors inside College buildings and facilities. Masks will continue to be required in all classroom settings, including laboratories, learning centers, and other instructional spaces. Instructors may remove their masks while teaching provided they use good judgment to maintain appropriate distance from students.Find out more about mask policy and important exceptions.

Whom do I talk to if I have questions or concerns?

Students may contactpublichealth@montgomerycollege.edu.

How long will these requirements be in place?

They will remain in place for the foreseeable future. The College will look to the guidance of the CDC and other applicable local, state, and federal requirements for changes.

学院是如何做出要求接种COVID-19疫苗的决定的?

College leadership consulted with experts and stakeholders including students, faculty, and staff before making this decision. These decisions were made after careful consideration of the scientific data. Getting vaccinated may also protect people around you, because if you are protected from getting infected and from disease, you are less likely to infect someone else (CDCnew window)．这对于保护COVID-19严重疾病风险增加的人尤其重要，包括免疫功能低下和疫苗不能提供充分保护的人。

Our goal with this requirement is simple: Protect students, faculty, and staff, as well as our surrounding communities. Health and safety remain our top priority. Requiring vaccines, combined with other prevention measures, will help the College reach the highest level of protection possible, reduce infections, limit many of the disruptions of COVID-19, and safeguard the community. It will also allow students, faculty, and staff to return to the in-person and on-campus experience in furtherance of the College’s mission.

Are COVID-19 vaccines safe and effective?

Yes. COVID-19 vaccines are both safe and effective (CDCnew window)．美国数百万人已经安全接种了COVID-19疫苗。这些疫苗经历了美国历史上最严格的安全监控，并符合美国食品和药物管理局(FDA)严格的安全科学标准。有些人说它没有副作用。Others report common,mild side effectsnew window接种疫苗后。Serious safety problems are rarenew window但一直有报道。任何担心接种COVID-19疫苗的人都应该向医生咨询更多信息。

虽然没有疫苗可以保证100%的有效性，但目前所有COVID-19疫苗都非常有效地限制了冠状病毒的传播，包括Delta变体。The vaccines have proven highly effective in reducing serious effects of catching coronavirus, including hospitalization and death (MDHnew window)．

Where can I get more information about the COVID-19 vaccines?

美国疾病控制与预防中心发布了有关推荐疫苗的重要信息。Find more facts about COVID-19 vaccinesnew window.