St. Clair College has expanded its mandatory vaccine policy to include all students, staff, faculty, contractors, and campus visitors.
Earlier, the college mandated vaccines for student-athletes and those living in student residences.
Under the new policy, everyone is expected to have their first vaccine dose before the first day of school on September 7 and their second within the required minimum period. Students and staff will be required to show proof that they have had their shots.
“St. Clair College is committed to doing our part in increasing the rates of vaccination in our region,” said College President Patti France. “In turn, this will protect not only our College community but the larger communities in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent.”
Individuals who cannot get their vaccine for medical reasons or other grounds protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code can request an accommodation. Those with exemptions or who do not wish to disclose their vaccination status will be required to undergo rapid testing twice a week. Anyone who tests positive will need a PCR test and will be required to self-isolate pending results.
Public health measures like physical distancing and masking will continue on campus.
Students needing a vaccine can go to the Campus Health Centre starting the week of August 30. Vaccines will be administered on Tuesdays in Chatham, and on Wednesdays at the main campus.
The local public health units will also be hosting vaccines clinics for students. There will be one on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at the main campus and Thursday, September 9, in the study lounge in TSI in Chatham.
Vaccine appointments can also be booked at wevax.ca.
