OVERVIEW OF MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND COMMENCEMENT
Updated 5/7/21
Anyone attending a Commencement ceremony (Grad Walk) this spring, including students, MUST show ONE of the following:
- a negative antigen COVID test result within 6 hours of the ceremony you will be attending.
- a negative PCR COVID test result within 72 hours of the ceremony you will be attending. (Test and results must have been completed within 72 hours of the event.)
- proof of full vaccination 14 days prior to event. (If you receive your full vaccination less than 14 days to event, you must provide one of the other forms of proof)
- proof of having had COVID within the past 90 days.
How to provide proof:
Evidence of vaccination - needs to show date of immunization(s); two each for Pfizer and Moderna; one for J&J
- official vaccination card or copy of vaccination card
letter from medical provider stating they are fully vaccinated or with dates of vaccine - copy of medical provider's vaccination record
- copy of NYSIIS record showing immunization
- electronic proof of vaccination (NYS passport)
Evidence of Positive Test - must show first name, last name, DOB, test result, and test date
- Paper document with info above
- electronic document with same (screenshot, etc...)
- letter from medical provider with same
How to schedule an antigen test at the University:
Guests
If you need to schedule an antigen test on campus for the day of your event, please pre-register asap using this link.
Students
If you need to schedule an antigen test on campus for the day of your event, please pre-register asap using this link.
Binghamton University Announces Requirements for Attending Commencement
Updated 4/29/21 @ 4:30pm
We highly recommend making plans to obtain one of the above requirements ahead of the scheduled Grad Walk or ceremony you are attending. In the event that you are unable to do so, the University can offer an antigen test prior to the scheduled Grad Walk by advance reservation. However, keep in mind that if you test positive, you will not be permitted to enter any of the facilities for Commencement.
We are attempting to make Commencement a seamless process for all attendees (students and guests) and therefore we need your cooperation. If you do not pay attention to these directions or fail to follow the instructions, you are putting your ability to watch your student walk across the stage at risk.
GUESTS
Anyone attending a Commencement ceremony (Grad Walk) this spring, including students, MUST show one of the following:
- a negative antigen COVID test result within 6 hours of the ceremony you will be attending.
- a negative PCR COVID test result within 72 hours of the ceremony you will be attending. (Test and results must have been completed within 72 hours of the event.)
- proof of full vaccination 14 days prior to event.
- proof of having had COVID within the past 90 days.
All guests must complete the registration form to meet New York State public health requirements for Commencement. Each guest will need to complete a form.
All forms must be submitted by Friday, May 7.
If you arrive to your ceremony without any of the above forms of proof, you will be sent to the on-campus testing center for an antigen test. If time allows following receipt of negative results, you may attend your scheduled ceremony (Grad Walk).
We are attempting to make Commencement a seamless process for all attendees (students and guests) and therefore we need your cooperation. If you do not pay attention to these directions or fail to follow the instructions, you are putting your ability to watch your student walk across the stage at risk.
STUDENTS
As you know, anyone attending a Commencement ceremony (Grad Walk) this spring, including students, MUST show one of the following:
- a negative antigen COVID test result from our on-campus testing site the day of your ceremony. Appointments are required at this link.
- a negative PCR COVID test result from an off-campus testing site within 72 hours of your ceremony; bring your test result to the Events Center the day of the ceremony. (Test and results must have been completed within 72 hours of the event.)
- proof of full vaccination 14 days prior to event.
- proof of having had COVID within the past 90 days.
To make the verification process go quickly prior to the ceremonies, you MUST meet one of the above requirements. This will assist us in planning for the days of the ceremonies and in meeting New York State public health requirements for Commencement.
If you arrive to your ceremony (Grad Walk) without any of the above forms of proof, you will be sent to the on-campus testing center for an antigen test. If time allows following receipt of negative results, you may participate in your scheduled ceremony (Grad Walk).
