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Students should contact the Clarke Health Center at (607)735-1750. Do not leave your room or go to class until you have talked with the Health Center. Employees should contact their primary care physician or a testing center (such as a drive-through pharmacy) before returning to work. Employees should refer to the CDC guidelines.

Changes in operating status will occur when and if directed by the local Health Department or the Governor's office.

Campus healthcare personnel will closely monitor and assess the potential spread of the virus, as well as existing policies and procedures to mitigate it. The College is working closely with the local health department, and that department will manage contact tracing, if necessary. Students and their families can check MyEC for the latest coronavirus communications and resources.

Yes. As of August 12, 2021, Elmira College is requiring students and employees to become fully vaccinated.

Buildings and Grounds will clean high-touch areas in addition to the cleaning of office and workspaces based on CDC guidelines for cleaning and disinfection and Occupational and Environmental Safety Office (OESO) protocols. B&G will also maintain hand-sanitizer stations at major building entrances and high-traffic areas.

In addition, it is important for faculty, staff, and students to take responsibility for practicing regular hand hygiene.

Students completing clinicals, student teaching and/or internships should be in regular contact with their instructor. If you cannot participate because of illness, are in quarantine or self-isolation, or if your site is closed, contact your supervisor or instructor and find out how hours can be fulfilled.

Yes, the College is providing campus tours to interested students and their families. Please visit the Admissions Visit page for details on our visit opportunities, both in-person and virtually!

Not at all! Our Admissions and Financial Aid staff are actively reviewing and processing applications and financial aid information for Fall 2022 enrollment. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the Admissions or Financial Aid staff. Staff is available to answer questions via email, phone and video conferencing.

As of June 16, 2021, and per New York State guidelines, all state restrictions on college athletics were rolled back. Elmira College intends to fully engage in intercollegiate athletics in the 2022-2023 year. All activities will be in accordance with Empire 8, NCAA, and local health guidelines, including the NCAA guidelines which are included in the EC 2021-2022 Coronavirus Guidelines.