Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, all students, faculty, and staff that are currently eligible based on CDC guidelines (5 months for mRNA vaccine and 2 months for Johnson & Johnson) receive a booster vaccination no later than January 31, 2022. 

All others not yet eligible for the booster will be required to receive the booster vaccination no later than 2 weeks after their eligibility date.

Primary vaccine series:

Step 1: Enter vaccine administration dates

• Go to NJIT.Medicatconnect.com
• Click on the ‘Immunizations’ tab on top bar of the home page
• Choose either the FDA Authorized or WHO Authorized category
• From the drop-down menu, choose the correct manufacturer (e.g. Moderna, Pfizer)
• Enter the dates of vaccination and click submit

Step 2: Upload your vaccination record 

• Take a picture of the vaccination card and save to a file
• Click the ‘Upload’ button at bottom of page
• Click on the drop-down menu next to the blank box and choose ‘Covid Vaccine Record’
• Click on ‘Select File’
• Upload the vaccination card picture or a PDF file of the card

Booster Dose:

Step 1:

• Go to NJIT.Medicatconnect.com
• Click on the ‘Immunizations’ tab on top bar of the home page
• Choose either the ‘Additional Covid-19 Dose or Booster’ category
• From the drop-down menu, choose the correct manufacturer (e.g. Moderna, Pfizer)
• Enter the dates of vaccination and click submit

Step 2:

• Take a picture of the vaccination card and save to a file
• Click the ‘Upload’ button at bottom of page
• Click on the drop-down menu next to the blank box and choose ‘Covid Booster Vaccine Record’
• Click on ‘Select File’

• Those previously approved for medical or religious exemptions for the Spring 2022 semester will continue to have an exemption. 
• Additional medical exemptions only will be considered on a case-by-case basis through the Office of the Dean of Students (students) or the Office of Human Resources (employees) in conjunction with the Campus Health Services Department.

Yes. As per the CDC, most people can receive the booster once symptoms have resolved and the isolation period has been completed. 

Those who have had Covid will be granted a 90-day extension from the date of positive test, to receive and show documentation of receiving a Covid-19 booster dose. In order to be approved for the 90-day extension you must submit official documentation of a positive test result (lab report or official letter from a licensed healthcare provider) to Medicat. 

To upload Covid test result documentation: 

• login to njit.medicatconnect.com
• click 'upload' from the top menu bar and scroll to bottom of the page
• click the arrow next to the empty box and choose 'Covid report'
• select and upload your file
• click submit

If you tested positive using an at home Covid-19 test kit and do not have an official test result report, please complete this form and submit to Medicat following the instructions above.

Students, faculty and staff with an approved religious or medical exception from the vaccination mandate will be required to:

• Submit to PCR COVID-19 testing 1x/week
• Wear face coverings at all times when on campus, unless eating or drinking

NJIT intends to require all contract employees and employees of contractors that are immersed within our community to be vaccinated and to receive a booster dose when eligible. Examples of these include IT support, dining services, and mail services. The final determination of this requirement is dependent on the outcome of discussions with these contractors.

Yes. The new guidelines may found here.

The guideline for close contact requirements can be found here.

The guidelines for isolation can be found here.

Testing will be mandatory for all employees and students who have been granted an exemption:

• Testing will occur on the NJIT campus in the M2CU Unit on Warren St. between 10 am and 3 pm as well as between 4 pm and6 pm Monday and Thursday. 
• A PCR test will be used. This test requires the anterior nares to be swabbed. This does not require a nasopharyngeal sample.
• The sample will be collected by a healthcare technician.
• You will not be charged a fee for testing.

Those who have been identified as a close contact of someone on campus who has tested positive for COVID-19 will be offered the option of getting a COVID-19 test on campus. Details of how to get tested if this situation arises will be provided when you are contacted by an NJIT contact tracer.

Students and employees who test positive for Covid-19 are to isolate themselves from others and send notification to covid.notify@njit.edu. A representative from Campus Health Services will contact you to discuss the isolation period and next steps.