Spring 2023 Semester
Frequently Asked Questions
When do classes start?
Cornell Tech follows the university academic calendar. Classes will start on Monday, January 23, 2023.
Which COVID-19 vaccines meet the university immunization requirement for students?
New York State and Cornell both accept COVID vaccines authorized or approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the World Health Organization (WHO), which currently include:
- AstraZeneca-Oxford (e.g., Covishield, Vaxzevria)
- Covaxin
- Convidecia (CanSinoBIO)
- Covovax
- Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine
- Moderna
- Novavax
- Pfizer-BioNTech (e.g., COMIRNATY, Tozinameran) can also be noted as BNT1626
- Sinopharm (Vero Cell)
- Sinovac (CoronaVac, Vero Cell)
As soon as you are vaccinated, you should upload your information in the Cornell Tech student Vaccine Submission Form.
Do I need to quarantine if I am travelling and unvaccinated?
See the CDC’s guidance for international travel during COVID-19. Please monitor this website for up-to-date information on Cornell Tech’s vaccine, travel, testing, and quarantine policies.