Posted October 26, 2021
UA Vaccination Policy Update
Since The University of Akron’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement was put in place two months ago, good success has been achieved by the campus community to protect each other by becoming vaccinated. As of October 25, 2021, 70.3% of employees have verified that they have been fully vaccinated; 60.9% of students have verified their vaccination status. As health officials remind us, the virus is still prevalent and spreading, and even though case numbers have declined somewhat, being vaccinated is the most effective way of continuing progress and avoiding surges in infection rates. With all of that in mind, UA is adjusting its policies and procedures to continue efforts to have as many members of our community as possible become vaccinated. The main elements of those adjustments are as follows:
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- We will continue to require that all members of our community be fully vaccinated by December 13, 2021, and to provide proof of that vaccination history or have an approved exemption. The University is exploring an additional way to verify vaccination status and details will be announced shortly.
- We will streamline the process for requesting an exemption from this vaccination requirement for matters of religious belief or reasons of conscience by removing the requirement that the request be notarized. A short statement using the streamlined exemption form outlining the reasons of religious belief or reasons of conscience for requesting the exemption is all that will be needed. Those requesting an exemption for medical reasons still will be required to submit a completed medical exemption form and supporting documentation from a licensed health care provider.
- Those individuals who do not provide the required documentation or who request and receive an exemption will be subject to up-to-twice-weekly testing protocols, as will others, including some who are fully vaccinated and for whom there is reason to believe such testing is warranted. Those factors include, but are not limited to, an individual’s potential exposure to others who have tested positive and share facilities, density of congregate living environments, wastewater monitoring in the residence halls, multiple cases in a classroom, and activities with higher risk of close contact.
- Current students will be allowed to register for spring semester classes. If they have not verified their vaccination status or received an exemption, the additional testing requirements will apply. Students who enroll for the first time for the upcoming spring semester will be subject to the same requirements.
- The current indoor masking requirement will remain in place.
- We will continue to require that all members of our community be fully vaccinated by December 13, 2021, and to provide proof of that vaccination history or have an approved exemption. The University is exploring an additional way to verify vaccination status and details will be announced shortly.
See additional details about these adjustments.
UA Wayne College Campus BuildingsHours of OperationRegular Hours - During the Fall and Spring Semesters Winter Break Hours |
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Business and Cashier's OfficeLocated in Upper A-Wing inside the Main Classroom Building on campus. Hours of Operation
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Student Services CenterLocated at the front entrance of the Main Classroom Building on campus. Normal Hours of Operation
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The Barnes & Noble BookstoreLocated on the lower level inside the Student Life Building (SLB) on campus. Hours of OperationRegular Hours – During the Fall and Spring Semesters
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During Winter Break
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UA Wayne College LibraryLocated in F-wing (in between A-Wing and C-Wing) inside the Main Classroom Building on campus. Fall and Spring Semester Hours
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The Smucker Learning and Testing CenterLocated in B-Wing of the Main Classroom Building on campus. Fall and Spring Semester Hours:
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Technical Support ServicesLocated in lower A-Wing inside the Main Classroom Building on campus. Hours of Operation
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John Boyer Gymnasium and the Weight RoomThe Weight Room is located on the upper level of the entrance to the John Boyer Gymnasium near E-Wing inside the Main Classroom Building on campus. Normal Gymnasium Hours
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The Zip StationLocated in the Student Life Building (SLB) Marketplace Café on the lower level. Regular Hours of Operation (Fall and Spring Semesters)
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