NCC Next: COVID Information

All students should download the NCC Mobile App. This will allow students to:

1. Report NEW Positive COVID-19 tests
2. Receive important notifications from the Student Health Office

Effective May 30, 2023 Nassau Community College (NCC) no longer requires proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for students. However, NCC strongly encourages that all students stay up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccination, as defined by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Please note that NCC may reimpose vaccine and booster requirements if changes to local conditions or requirements imposed by Federal, State, or local authorities occur.

• Masking is optional while on campus, unless otherwise instructed following a return from isolation.
• Nassau Community College is committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning environment and campus community. The College respects the rights of all its members, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Consequently, any form of harassment or bullying about someone’s choice to wear a mask or about their vaccination status will not be tolerated and should be reported to the Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Affirmative Action.
• For recommendations on types of masks and respirators to wear, please refer to the CDC website. 

Students who have tested positive for COVID-19 should inform the Student Health Office using the “Report a Positive Test” form, located in the NCC Mobile App and MyNCC Portal. The Student Health Office will then contact the student via email with further instructions for isolation.

• Students should also inform their instructors directly that they have been instructed to isolate.
• The COVID-19 Clearance form must be filled out in order to return to Campus. Clearance forms to return to campus may be found in the NCC Mobile App and MyNCC Portal.

The College has aligned it’s isolation periods for students who test positive for COVID-19 with the latest CDC guidance. Students will be emailed instructions for isolation when they report a positive test to the College using the “Report a Positive Test" form.

• Masking is optional while on campus, unless otherwise instructed following a return from isolation.
• Nassau Community College is committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning environment and campus community. The College respects the rights of all its members, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Consequently, any form of harassment or bullying about someone’s choice to wear a mask or about their vaccination status will not be tolerated and should be reported to the Office of Equity, Inclusion, and Affirmative Action.
• For recommendations on types of masks and respirators to wear, please refer to the CDC website.

• Employees who have tested positive for COVID-19, should inform the Health Office using the “Report a Positive Test” form, located in the NCC Mobile App and MyNCC Portal. The Health Office will then contact the employee via email with further instructions for isolation.
• Employees should also inform their supervisors directly that they have tested positive.
• The COVID-19 Clearance form must be filled out in order to return to Campus. Clearance forms to return to campus may be found in the NCC Mobile App and MyNCC Portal.

The College has aligned it’s isolation periods for COVID-19 with the latest CDC guidance.  Employees will be emailed instructions for isolation when they report a positive test to the College using the “Report a Positive Test" Form.

If you are informed by a student in your class that they have tested positive for COVID-19 please direct the student to fill out the “Report a Positive Test” Form located in the NCC Mobile App. If they are on campus, they should be directed to leave immediately. Please do not direct the student to the Student Health Office unless for a medical emergency.

After completing the Form, students will receive instructions on isolation or quarantine, and be instructed to notify their professors.

Please note that this does not mean classes must be cancelled. Please direct classroom management questions to AcademicAffairs@ncc.edu.

Prior to being cleared for return, students are instructed to complete the “COVID-19 Clearance” Form, located in the NCC Mobile App.