Effective November 1, 2022, proof of the COVID-19 vaccine will no longer be required for associates working onsite. However, associates are encouraged to receive one of the COVID-19 vaccines authorized by the FDA. Berkeley reserves the right to request proof of vaccination at any time and associates are encouraged to upload proof of vaccination to UKG Pro.
Associates are encouraged to upload their proof of vaccination to UKG Pro – Employee Documents. This information will be reviewed by Human Resources. Human Resources will have access to this information. Your supervisor will not have access to this document.
The following list includes the acceptable documentation for proof of vaccination:
CDC vaccination card
the record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy;
a copy of the U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card;
a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination;
a copy of immunization records from a public health, state, or tribal immunization information system; or
a copy of any other official documentation that contains the type of vaccine administered, date(s) of administration, and the name of the health care professional(s) or clinic site(s) administering the vaccine(s).
The documentation should include the associate’s name, type of vaccine administered, date(s) of administration, and the name of the health care professional(s) or clinic site(s) administering the vaccine(s).
Students, faculty, staff, and visitors will continue to be required to complete the COVID-19 Health Questionnaire (https://berkeleycollege.edu/checkin) each time they come to campus. Respondents will be asked to complete the questions and a date- and time-stamped “cleared to enter” screen message must be provided to Public Safety before being allowed to enter the campus.
Each state has its own plan for deciding how vaccines are distributed. Please visit the following websites to check your vaccine eligibility and to schedule an appointment.
Please check the site frequently for updates on your state’s appointment availability.
Once you have successfully scheduled an appointment, you will receive a confirmation email that contains a barcode. You will need to bring this to your appointment.
The New Jersey Vaccine call center number is 855-568-0545, which is open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM seven days a week.
Berkeley College holds as paramount the health and safety of every member of its community. Maintaining a safe learning environment is a shared responsibility.
Students are not currently required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in order to attend on-campus classes, however, all students are strongly encouraged to receive one of the COVID-19 vaccines authorized by the FDA. Individuals are generally considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their second dose in a two-dose series (such as Pfizer or Moderna); or two weeks after receiving a single-dose vaccine (such as Johnson & Johnson Janssen). Berkeley reserves the right to request proof of vaccination at any time.
Students who are vaccinated against COVID-19 may submit their vaccination documentation through the COVID-19 Vaccination E-Form. If you have trouble logging in, please reach out to the Berkeley College Helpdesk using the live chat athttps://livechat.berkeleycollege.edu.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises that all COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the United States have been shown to be highly effective at preventing COVID-19. The CDC’s goal is for everyone to be able to easily get the COVID-19 vaccine as supplies becomes available. Please speak to your health care provider for guidance.
The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines require two shots to be effective. The timing between the shots depends on which vaccine you receive. For the Pfizer-BioNTech, 3 weeks (or 21 days) after your first shot and for the Moderna, 1 month (or 28 days) after your first shot, according to the CDC. The CDC recommends that you should get your second shot as close to the recommended 3-week or 1-month interval as possible and should not get the second dose earlier than the recommended interval.
Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine requires one shot to be effective.
None of the FDA-authorized vaccines or COVID-19 vaccines currently in development in the United States contain the live virus that causes COVID-19. This means that a COVID-19 vaccine cannot make you sick with COVID-19.
The vaccine teaches our immune systems how to recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19. Sometimes this process can cause side effects, such as fever.
It typically takes a few weeks for the body to build immunity (protection against the virus that causes COVID-19) after vaccination.
It is possible a person could be infected with COVID-19 before or just after vaccination and get sick. This is because the vaccine has not had enough time to provide protection.
According to the CDC, side effects are a sign that your body is building protection against the virus. The side effects from the COVID-19 vaccination may feel like the flu and might even affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days. Side effects may include injection site pain, fatigue, muscle aches, headache, and low-grade fever. Contact your healthcare provider if you see increased redness or tenderness where you received the injection or if your side effects worsen. If you have a severe allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention and call 911.
Masks or cloth face coverings are required on all Berkeley College shuttles. Masks are strongly recommended, but not required, in indoor areas of campus buildings.
According to the CDC, re-infection is possible. The vaccine should be offered to you regardless of whether you already had the COVID-19 infection. Students with any questions about their recovery period, or with any concerns about receiving the vaccine after being infected with COVID-19, should contact their medical provider.
You should consult with your medical provider. The CDC recommends that anyone currently infected with COVID-19 should wait to get vaccinated until after their illness has resolved and after they have met the criteria to discontinue isolation.
The fall semester at Berkeley College begins on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. All campuses are open. All support services are available onsite and also remain available remotely.
Maintaining a safe campus is a shared responsibility. The College has undertaken several initiatives to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure. These efforts include, but are not limited to, increased cleaning and disinfection; enhanced air filtration; reduced capacity in classrooms; additional availability of hand sanitizer dispensers and disposable wipes; and requiring the daily COVID-19 Health Questionnaire. All students, faculty and staff members who are new to the College must complete a virtual health and safety training before arriving on campus.
Masks or cloth face coverings are required on all College shuttles. Masks are recommended, but not required in all indoor areas of campus buildings. Masks or cloth face coverings must cover the nose, mouth, and chin.
Masks with inappropriate, violent, or offensive graphics are not permitted. The College will provide a disposable mask to any student, faculty, staff member, or visitor who does not have their own. Sharing of masks or face coverings is prohibited.
Any student who is unable to wear a mask or cloth face-covering due to a disability (such as an underlying health condition) should request an accommodation through Disability Services.
School of Health Studies (SHS) students must wear additional personal protective equipment (PPE) when instructed to do so by SHS faculty during clinical and/or laboratory instruction. The College will provide additional PPE (such as gloves and/or face shields) to SHS students, faculty and staff in connection with clinical and/or laboratory instruction. Sharing of PPE is prohibited.
A COVID-19 Health Questionnaire must be completed each day a student, faculty or staff member enters the campus, within three hours of arrival. Students traveling to campus via shuttle transportation must show documentation of the questionnaire prior to getting on the shuttle.
To complete the COVID-19 Health Questionnaire, users must log on to berkeleycollege.edu/checkin and enter his/her Berkeley College username and password. Users must answer questions about their health and wellness, including if they have recently tested positive for COVID-19 and if they are experiencing any symptoms. Students, faculty, or staff displaying symptoms upon check-in will be sent home.
Any students who experience COVID-19 symptoms while on campus should immediately email COVID19@BerkeleyCollege.edu with his/her name, student ID number, telephone number, and campus location.
Any faculty or staff member who experiences COVID-19 symptoms while on campus should immediately inform his or her supervisor (staff) or department chair (faculty).
Individuals who commute using their own car must promptly leave campus and return home. Individuals who do not have transportation will be moved to a designated isolation room until transportation can be arranged. The College will arrange for the prompt cleaning of the rooms and areas where the student, faculty or staff member was present.
Anyone experiencing symptoms should contact their healthcare provider.
As guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is regularly updated, please refer to the Fall 2022 Operations Plan for the latest Return to Campus protocols.
When Berkeley receives a report of a positive COVID-19 case, the College will begin to gather additional information, identify close contacts while adhering to applicable privacy laws, and promptly arrange for the cleaning of affected areas. Any individual(s) identified as a close contact of someone with COVID-19 at a Berkeley campus will be notified by trained College staff in connection with contact tracing efforts. All confirmed COVID-19 cases of individuals on campus during the semester are documented on the COVID-19 Dashboard.
Any faculty or staff member who experiences COVID-19 symptoms while on campus must promptly leave campus and return home. Individuals who do not have transportation will be moved to a designated isolation room until transportation can be arranged.
Anyone experiencing symptoms should be encouraged to contact their healthcare provider. However, an associate cannot be required to seek medical attention.
Faculty or staff with questions about the health assessment screening should contact: Eileen Rizzo, Human Resources Manager, at ext. 5110 or ENR@BerkeleyCollege.edu or Galina Kapitanker, Manager, Benefits Planning and Administration, at ext. 5121 or GLK@BerkeleyCollege.edu.
The Employee Assistance Program is designed to assist families with balancing the demands of work with those of their personal lives. The Employee Assistance Program is a one-stop resource that offers consultation, information, and personalized community referrals, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for you and your family members.
When you call, you will be assisted by expert consultants who can help with emotional well-being. These calls are confidential. When face-to-face sessions are warranted, you may receive up to three. You can call any time, day or night at 855-775-4357 or Online Work-Life EAP Resources.
Additional details can be found on Berkeley365 – Human Resources – Benefits – Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Please contact Human Resources. The current coronavirus situation remains fluid. Be sure to check your Berkeley College email and this webpage for the latest information from Berkeley College.
