Updated WSU requirements for COVID-19 vaccination

As you saw in an email from the WSU system this week, a few things have changed regarding vaccination protocol after formal approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Now that there is an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine, personal exemptions are no longer valid or will be accepted. However, exemptions are still accepted for religious or medical reasons.

Individuals should abide by the timelines for submitting proof of COVID-19 vaccination or religious or medical exemptions as indicated, below.

STUDENT DEADLINES

WSU students must submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination, proof of initiation of the vaccination, or file for a religious or medical exemption by Friday, Sept. 10.

Students with a personal exemption currently on file must provide proof of full vaccination or request a religious or medical exemption by Monday, Oct. 18.

The updated process to request a medical or religious exemption will be released next week.

Where to submit:
Cougar Health Services website
* Student employees should also submit their information in Workday

What happens if you don’t submit your information:
You will face academic holds

EMPLOYEE DEADLINES

WSU employees must be fully vaccinated or have obtained a medical or religious exemption by Monday, Oct. 18.

The vaccination verification requirement will supersede the previous vaccination declaration process in Workday. More information on the verification process will be released next week.

Where to submit:
workday.wsu.edu

What happens if you don’t submit your information:
It is a condition of employment

Timelines for completing COVID-19 vaccines by Oct. 18

Pfizer
Two doses, 21 days apart | First dose no later than Sept. 13 | Second dose Oct. 4

Moderna
Two doses, 28 days apart | First dose no later than Sept. 6 | Second dose Oct. 4

Johnson & Johnson
Single dose | First dose no later than Oct. 4

COVID-19 vaccine locations

Washington Vaccine Locator
vaccinelocator.doh.wa.gov

WSU Tri-Cities vaccine clinics
Every Wednesday through end of September
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Mobile medical unit in CIC parking lot
Free | No appointment needed