Our priority is to ensure the health and safety of our community members and guests who attend the Commencement Ceremony.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements
CUNY SLU will require proof of COVID-19 vaccination to attend the commencement ceremony.
Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (two vaccine doses of Pfizer or Moderna, or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine) for individuals aged 5 and up.
Graduates and guests should also be prepared to present an ID with proof of vaccination.
Acceptable Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
Options for providing proof of vaccination include:
- CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Card. A digital photo or photocopy of this card is also acceptable.
- NYC COVID-19 Vaccination Record
- NYC COVID Safe App
- CLEARED4 CUNY ACCESS Pass
- Excelsior Pass (or Excelsior Pass Plus)
- Original COVID-19 vaccination record with accepted COVID-19 vaccine for immunization outside the U.S. A digital photo or photocopy of this record is NOT acceptable.
We encourage everyone to bring their original vaccination card in case of any technology issues.
Providing a negative test in lieu of proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not an option unless the individual is a member of the CUNY community and has previously been granted a medical or religious exemption. Those individuals must show proof of a recent negative COVID-19 test and wear a face covering at all times.
Accepted COVID-19 Vaccines
- Pfizer
- Moderna
- Johnson & Johnson
- AstraZeneca
- Covaxin
- Covishield
- BIBP/Sinopharm
- Sinovac
- Novavax/Covovax
- Medicago
MASKS
- All attendees are required to wear masks at the Commencement Ceremony. Graduates may temporarily remove their face coverings while crossing the award area or having their individual photo taken.