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COVID-19 Vaccine Information
NJIT students, faculty, and staff will be required to receive a U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized COVID vaccination prior to the start of the Fall 2021 semester. COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Pandemic Recovery at NJIT
Spring 2021 COVID case totals as of May 16, 2021
Total Positive Cases
(Since 1/4/2021)
Students
99
Employees
41
Total
140
New Positive Cases
(5/4/21 - 5/10/21)
Students
0
Employees
0
Total
0
On Campus Tests
(Since 1/4/2021)
Students
11631
Employees
3525
Total
15156
Athletics Testing
(5/3/21 - 5/7/21)
*Included in campus test data
*Included in campus test data
Students
201
Employees
21
Total
222
Week
Week 16 (5/3—5/7)
Campus
Campus
Week 16 (4/26—4/30)
Athletics
Athletics
# Surveillance Tests
238
222
Total Positives
0
0
Positivity Rate
0.00%
0.00%
- Data includes testing conducted by or provided to NJIT.
- Positive case counts are limited to individuals who were on NJIT’s campus within 14 days of a COVID-positive test date.
- New cases reflect positive test results during the previous week.
- Total Positive Cases and New Positive Cases are updated on Monday and Thursday. On Campus tests and Athletics testing data are updated on Monday only.
- 2020 data: 102 total cases. 8,102 tested.
NJIT's COVID Environmental Sampling Method and Monitoring Results
NJIT's recovery plan is informed by New Jersey’s The Road Back: Restoring Economic Health Through Public Health (below), the federal government’s Guidelines for Opening Up America Again, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Considerations for Institutes of Higher Education.
The infographic below illustrates NJIT's operational plans for each phase of recovery. NJIT presently is in Phase 2 of the recovery plan.
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Converged learning (fully remote) |
All employees return to work with minimal restrictions
Health data and governmental guidance monitored
All research operations fully restored
Laboratory and personnel safety protocols must be followed
All offices fully open during normal business hours
Student support services will monitor health conditions and governmental guidance
Activities and events permitted with no social distancing
All facilities open for NJIT community use
Residence Halls operate with no restrictions
Space will remain reserved for quarantine as required by health data and governmental guidance
Dining rooms open with cleaning every 30 minutes
GDS associates serve all food
Fountain drinks available
Dishware and flatware served by GDS
All operations fully restored with no specific social distancing requirements
Facility and personnel safety protocols must be strictly observed
Travel monitored for possible hot spots
NJIT sponsored and external events may resume
Appropriate protocols and procedures should be followed
Staff on campus for full operations, excluding those authorized to work from home
University resources remain focused on support of the university core mission based on Board of Trustees approved budget
Distribution of state and federal funds along with university income will determine available resources
University and grant sponsored travel is permitted consistent with federal travel restrictions
Rutgers shuttle operating on published schedule
Use of mass transit is anticipated
IST support services are fully staffed to provide support of the university mission
Services are prepared to support virtual learning should health data and governmental guidance require a transition