Submit Your COVID-19 Vaccine Card
All members of the Shenandoah University community are encouraged to get vaccinated and boosted when eligible.
Shenandoah has ended the general COVID-19 vaccine requirement for Fall 2022, but please note that COVID-19 vaccines are required by certain programs, particularly those in health care that include clinical placements. Your program will inform you if a COVID-19 vaccine is required.
COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
As is true every semester, all students are required to have medical insurance, and incoming students are required to get a physical examination, and provide proof of specific immunizations on a completed health form that has to be filed at the Wilkins Wellness Center prior to registration (if enrolled in 7 credit hours or more). Students admitted to the School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, School of Health Professions (Physician Assistant Studies, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Athletic Training) in addition to the Music Therapy program must provide evidence of specific immunizations on an annual basis.
You can ask. There is no federal or state privacy law that prevents you from doing so. You want to be careful, however, about follow-up questions that may make your colleague or a student feel compelled to provide you with information about their personal medical conditions, including whether they have a disability (e.g., “Why haven’t you gotten the vaccine?”).
The CDC states that individuals are considered fully vaccinated 14 days after they receive their final dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, but considers an individual “up to date” after receiving a booster when eligible.
Shenandoah University is strongly encouraging everyone to receive a booster when they are eligible.
Please follow the CDC’s guidance, which includes a quarantine and isolation calculator.
No, masking is optional. See the CDC’s mask guidance for additional information.
No, the university eliminated the requirement that students and employees report signs or symptoms of COVID-19 — or an exposure to a person with COVID-19 or positive COVID-19 test — via the Shenandoah Go app or otherwise.
Shenandoah has ended the general COVID-19 vaccine requirement for Fall 2022, but please note that COVID-19 vaccines are required by certain programs, particularly those in health care that include clinical placements. Your program will inform you if a COVID-19 vaccine is required and can provide information about how to request an exemption.
Each request will be evaluated individually but, generally speaking, the following will be considered:
- Shenandoah has ended the general COVID-19 vaccine requirement for Fall 2022, but please note that COVID-19 vaccines are required by certain programs, particularly those in health care that include clinical placements. Your program will inform you if a COVID-19 vaccine is required.
- History of a previous serious allergic reaction, or documented allergy testing to indicate an immediate hypersensitivity reaction, to the vaccine or a component of the vaccine
- Written certification from your primary care physician that the vaccine may be detrimental to your health, indicating the specific nature and probable duration of the medical condition or circumstance that contradicts immunization
Although Shenandoah offers some classes online, and may be able to provide remote options for some employees through Innovative Work Arrangements, the university has returned its primary focus to in-person operations. Accordingly, most students and employees will need to be in person for some or all of their class or work experiences.
Students who need assistance exploring the possibility of incorporating flexible learning in their schedule should contact University Advising at advising@su.edu or call (540) 535-3524.
International students should contact iss@su.edu with any questions.
Please see the CDC’s website for the latest updates and frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccination.