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COVID-19 Information


Violet Go

Effective after Friday, February 10, 2023, NYU will stop requiring “Violet Go” for entry into buildings and events.

COVID-19 Vaccine and Boosters

Effective May 11, 2023, NYU will end the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all community members, including visitors (who must still be sponsored.) Some exceptions apply, please see the April 5 Campus Health update for the full COVID-19 policy.

Visitors on Campus

All visitors, vendors, and affiliates must be sponsored by an NYU employee.

NYU’s COVID Guidance for Everyone

COVID-19 Vaccine and Boosters: Effective May 11, 2023, NYU will end the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all community members, including visitors (who must still be sponsored.) Some exceptions apply, please see the April 5 Campus Health update for the full COVID-19 policy.

Violet Go: Effective after Friday, February 10, 2023, NYU will stop requiring Violet Go for entry into buildings and events. 

Mask Information: Effective Wednesday, September 28, 2022, overall mask wearing will no longer be required, with a few exceptions. Masking will be supported for those individuals who choose to do so.

Reporting a Positive COVID Test

Visitors on Campus: Effective May 11, NYU will end the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all community members, including visitors (who must still be sponsored.) Some exceptions apply, please see the April 5 Campus Health update for the full COVID-19 policy. Please note that all visitors will still need to be sponsored through the visitor management system, as NYU is centralizing a list of names to provide to Campus Safety; present a valid government-issued ID.

Covid Testing: Effective after Friday, February 10, 2023, the BioReference test center on West Fourth Street is closed.

Members of the community should still test when they experience the symptoms of COVID-19 and if you test positive for COVID-19, you may complete the COVID-19 Reporting Form for general guidance.

Support for COVID-19 Positive Tests, Symptoms, and Exposure

Travel Policy

Additional COVID-19 related guidance.


Additional Information

Building Hours

The Stern buildings (KMC, Shimkin and Tisch) are open from 7:30am - 10:00pm, Monday - Saturday. On Sundays, the Stern buildings are open from 7:30am - 7:00pm.


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