COVID Information & Updates

The College's number one priority remains the health and safety of our community.

- As of May 14, 2023, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) reports that COVID-19 case rates at institutions of higher education (IHEs) remain very low (<0.1 per 1000 individuals; nearly zero) and no outbreaks have been reported among reporting IHEs.

- You will be directed to this page when updated information is available.

Questions? Email contingencytaskforce@bloomfield.edu.

Planning for the Summer 2023 Semester

The Contingency Planning Task Force is happy to welcome you to the 2023 Summer Session at Bloomfield College scheduled May 8-June 28! Below is information related to the College’s COVID protocols during this period.

The College currently has no mask or social distancing requirements in place for students, faculty, staff or visitors.

Masking is Optional

The choice to wear a mask while on campus, whether indoors or outdoors, is a personal decision to be made by each individual campus member, guided by their personal comfort. Persons who are immunocompromised or unvaccinated are strongly encouraged to wear a mask, especially while indoors. The CDC also recommends mask wearing when an individual or someone they live with has a weakened immune system or is at increased risk for severe disease, regardless of vaccination status.

Move-in Requirements

Prior to move-in, all residential students are required to provide attestation that they are fever-free and symptom-free, and have not tested positive for COVID in the past five (5) days.

Required Vaccination/Testing Continues for Residential Students, Student-Athletes and Nursing Majors

The required vaccination protocol currently in place for residential students, student-athletes and nursing majors continues in place. This includes providing proof of a negative PCR test on a weekly basis for all approved unvaccinated students.

Free COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing

The following facility near campus is available for vaccination and testing.

Level Up Urgent Care
322 Glenwood Avenue
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
973-929-7600
Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Outside Guests are Welcome

Outside guests are currently welcome to visit the residence halls and to attend events on campus in accordance with regular campus and residential life procedures.

Enhanced Cleaning

The Physical Plant is continuing to conduct enhanced cleaning in high-traffic areas.

Isolation Protocols

State guidance on isolation protocols based on existing CDC policies are noted here on the College website.

Student COVID Absences

COVID absences are treated as any medical absence per a faculty member’s syllabus. The Registrar may inform faculty that a student will not be attending class; COVID status will not be disclosed.

Remote Work Policy

Employees are required to report to work in person. Specific requests for remote work arrangements must follow the Remote Work Policy and use the Remote Work Approval form (also available on the Human Resources portal) to make their requests.

COVID-19 Case Reporting

Please be reminded that all members of the campus community must report if they have COVID-19-related symptoms, have tested positive for COVID-19, or were exposed to another person suspected of or testing positive for COVID-19.

  • Students should contact the Office of Student Affairs at 973-748-9000, ext. 1245 or via email atsaffairs@bloomfield.edu.

The number of reported cases is posted on the College website here.

Vaccination Confidentiality

Be mindful of health status confidentiality. Do not ask individuals, students or colleagues whether they are vaccinated or further add to speculation if you hear that someone may have been exposed to or has COVID-19. Instead, redirect all commentators to contact saffairs@bloomfield.edu when concern is related to students and human_resources@bloomfield.edu when related to employees.

Bloomfield College will continue following national, state, and local health and safety mandates and guidelines, and adapt our environment accordingly.

Thank you for your continued commitment to doing your part in maintaining the health and safety of your College community.

Planning for the Spring 2023 Semester

Bloomfield College is excited to welcome you to the Spring 2023 Semester which begins on Thursday, January 12, 2023.

The safety and health of our students, faculty and staff is our primary concern as we plan for the start of each semester. Below is some key information:

- Masking is Optional. The College currently has no mask or social distancing requirements in place for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

- Move-in Requirements. Prior to move-in, all residential students are required to provide attestation that they are fever-free and symptom-free, and have not tested positive for COVID in the past 5 days.

- Vaccination/Testing. The required vaccination protocol currently in place for residential students, student-athletes and nursing majors continues in place. This includes providing proof of a negative PCR test on a weekly basis for all approved unvaccinated students.

- Student COVID absences. Student COVID absences are treated as any medical absence per a faculty member's syllabus. In order to be excused from classes, students need a medical result from a doctor’s office or laboratory. Home tests cannot be accepted for this purpose. The Registrar will inform faculty that a student will not be attending class; COVID status will not be disclosed.

- Remote Work Policy. Employees are required to report to work in person. Specific requests for remote work arrangements must follow the Remote Work Policy and use the Remote Work Approval form (also available on the Human Resources portal) to make their requests.

- Vaccination Confidentiality. Be mindful of health status confidentiality. Do not ask individuals, students, or colleagues, whether they are vaccinated or further add to speculation if you hear that someone may have been exposed to or has COVID-19. Instead, redirect all commentators to contact saffairs@bloomfield.edu when concern is related to students and human_resources@bloomfield.edu when related to employees.

- Reporting. All members of the campus community must report if they have tested positive for COVID-19. Students should contact the Office of Student Affairs at 973-748-9000, ext. 1245 or via email at saffairs@bloomfield.edu. Employees should contact the Office of Human Resources at 973-748-9000, ext. 1440 or via email at susan_dacey@bloomfield.edu.

- Free COVID-19 Vaccination/Testing is available near campus at:

Level Up Urgent Care
322 Glenwood Avenue
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
973-929-7600
Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Bloomfield Pharmacy
594 Bloomfield Avenue
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
973-842-4093
Hours: 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

For additional free, public COVID-19 testing or treatment locations, visit the NJ COVID-10 Information Hub website.

Bloomfield College will continue following national, state, and local health and safety mandates and guidelines, and adapt our environment accordingly to keep our community healthy and safe.

This page is dedicated to sharing up-to-date information with you.

For the latest campus communications, please click here.

 

NJ Colleges and Unversities Vaccine Op-Ed

Planning for the Fall 2022 Semester

The Contingency Planning Task Force is happy to welcome you to the Fall 2022 semester at Bloomfield College! Below is information related to the College’s COVID protocols for the upcoming semester.

The College currently has no mask or social distancing requirements in place for students, faculty, staff or visitors.

Masking is Optional

The choice to wear a mask while on campus, whether indoors or outdoors, is a personal decision to be made by each individual campus member, guided by their personal comfort. Persons who are immunocompromised or unvaccinated are strongly encouraged to wear a mask, especially while indoors. The CDC also recommends mask wearing when an individual or someone they live with has a weakened immune system or is at increased risk for severe disease, regardless of vaccination status.

Move-in Requirements

Prior to move-in, all residential students are required to provide attestation that they are fever-free and symptom-free, and have not tested positive for COVID in the past five (5) days.

Required Vaccination/Testing Continues for Residential Students, Student-Athletes and Nursing Majors

The required vaccination protocol currently in place for residential students, student-athletes and nursing majors continues in place. This includes providing proof of a negative PCR test on a weekly basis for all approved unvaccinated students.

Free COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing

The following facility near campus is available for vaccination and testing.

Level Up Urgent Care
322 Glenwood Avenue
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
973-929-7600
Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Outside Guests are Welcome

Outside guests are currently welcome to visit the residence halls and to attend events on campus in accordance with regular campus and residential life procedures.

Enhanced Cleaning

The Physical Plant is continuing to conduct enhanced cleaning in high-traffic areas.

Isolation Protocols

State guidance on isolation protocols based on existing CDC policies are noted here on the College website.

Student COVID Absences

COVID absences are treated as any medical absence per a faculty member’s syllabus. The Registrar may inform faculty that a student will not be attending class; COVID status will not be disclosed.

Remote Work Policy

Employees are required to report to work in person. Specific requests for remote work arrangements must follow the Remote Work Policy and use the Remote Work Approval form (also available on the Human Resources portal) to make their requests.

COVID-19 Case Reporting

Please be reminded that all members of the campus community must report if they have COVID-19-related symptoms, have tested positive for COVID-19, or were exposed to another person suspected of or testing positive for COVID-19.

  • Students should contact the Office of Student Affairs at 973-748-9000, ext. 1245 or via email atsaffairs@bloomfield.edu.

The number of reported cases is posted on the College website here.

Vaccination Confidentiality

Be mindful of health status confidentiality. Do not ask individuals, students or colleagues whether they are vaccinated or further add to speculation if you hear that someone may have been exposed to or has COVID-19. Instead, redirect all commentators to contact saffairs@bloomfield.edu when concern is related to students and human_resources@bloomfield.edu when related to employees.

Bloomfield College will continue following national, state, and local health and safety mandates and guidelines, and adapt our environment accordingly. To review all College COVID information and updates, visit here.

Thank you for your continued commitment to doing your part in maintaining the health and safety of your College community.

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The Contingency Planning Task Force is happy to welcome you to the 2023 Summer Session at Bloomfield College scheduled May 8-June 28! Below is information related to the College’s COVID protocols during this period.

The College currently has no mask or social distancing requirements in place for students, faculty, staff or visitors.

Masking is Optional

The choice to wear a mask while on campus, whether indoors or outdoors, is a personal decision to be made by each individual campus member, guided by their personal comfort. Persons who are immunocompromised or unvaccinated are strongly encouraged to wear a mask, especially while indoors. The CDC also recommends mask wearing when an individual or someone they live with has a weakened immune system or is at increased risk for severe disease, regardless of vaccination status.

Move-in Requirements

Prior to move-in, all residential students are required to provide attestation that they are fever-free and symptom-free, and have not tested positive for COVID in the past five (5) days.

Required Vaccination/Testing Continues for Residential Students, Student-Athletes and Nursing Majors

The required vaccination protocol currently in place for residential students, student-athletes and nursing majors continues in place. This includes providing proof of a negative PCR test on a weekly basis for all approved unvaccinated students.

Free COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing

The following facility near campus is available for vaccination and testing.

Level Up Urgent Care
322 Glenwood Avenue
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
973-929-7600
Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Outside Guests are Welcome

Outside guests are currently welcome to visit the residence halls and to attend events on campus in accordance with regular campus and residential life procedures.

Enhanced Cleaning

The Physical Plant is continuing to conduct enhanced cleaning in high-traffic areas.

Isolation Protocols

State guidance on isolation protocols based on existing CDC policies are noted here on the College website.

Student COVID Absences

COVID absences are treated as any medical absence per a faculty member’s syllabus. The Registrar may inform faculty that a student will not be attending class; COVID status will not be disclosed.

Remote Work Policy

Employees are required to report to work in person. Specific requests for remote work arrangements must follow the Remote Work Policy and use the Remote Work Approval form (also available on the Human Resources portal) to make their requests.

COVID-19 Case Reporting

Please be reminded that all members of the campus community must report if they have COVID-19-related symptoms, have tested positive for COVID-19, or were exposed to another person suspected of or testing positive for COVID-19.

  • Students should contact the Office of Student Affairs at 973-748-9000, ext. 1245 or via email atsaffairs@bloomfield.edu.

The number of reported cases is posted on the College website here.

Vaccination Confidentiality

Be mindful of health status confidentiality. Do not ask individuals, students or colleagues whether they are vaccinated or further add to speculation if you hear that someone may have been exposed to or has COVID-19. Instead, redirect all commentators to contact saffairs@bloomfield.edu when concern is related to students and human_resources@bloomfield.edu when related to employees.

Bloomfield College will continue following national, state, and local health and safety mandates and guidelines, and adapt our environment accordingly.

Thank you for your continued commitment to doing your part in maintaining the health and safety of your College community.

Planning for the Summer 2022 Semesters

The safety and health of our students, faculty and staff is our primary concern as we plan for the start of each semester. Below is the most updated information (last update: 5/31/22): 

- The College currently has no mask or social distancing requirements in place for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

- Employees are required to report to work in person. Specific requests for remote work arrangements must follow the Remote Work Policy and use the Remote Work Approval form (also available on the Human Resources portal) to make their requests.

- Vaccination Confidentiality. Be mindful of health status confidentiality. Do not ask individuals, students, or colleagues, whether they are vaccinated or further add to speculation if you hear that someone may have been exposed to or has COVID-19. Instead, redirect all commentators to contact saffairs@bloomfield.edu when concern is related to students and human_resources@bloomfield.edu when related to employees.

- All members of the campus community must report if they have COVID-19-related symptoms, have tested positive for COVID-19, or were exposed to another person suspected of or testing positive for COVID-19. Students should contact the Office of Student Affairs at 973-748-9000, ext. 1245 or via email at saffairs@bloomfield.edu. Employees should contact the Office of Human Resources at 973-748-9000, ext. 1440 or via email at susan_dacey@bloomfield.edu.

- Free COVID-19 Testing is available near campus at:

Level Up Urgent Care
322 Glenwood Avenue
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
973-929-7600
Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Bloomfield Pharmacy (free COVID-19 vaccinations also available)
594 Bloomfield Avenue
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
973-842-4093
Hours: 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Glen Ridge Pharmacy (free COVID-19 vaccinations also available)
855 Bloomfield Avenue
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
973-743-5900
Hours: M-F, 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Sat: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun: closed.

Bloomfield College will continue following national, state, and local health and safety mandates and guidelines, and adapt our environment accordingly to keep our community healthy and safe.

This page is dedicated to sharing up-to-date information with you.

For the latest campus communications, please click here.

 

Planning for the Spring 2022 Semester

Bloomfield College is excited to welcome you to the start of the Spring 2022 Semester which will begin remotely on Thursday, January 13, 2022.

The safety and health of our students, faculty and staff is our primary concern as we plan for the start of each semester. Below is some key information:

- Most classes for Spring 2022 will begin remotely on January 13, 2022 through January 28, 2022, with an in-person start date currently planned for January 31, 2022. Reported cases and the prevalence of COVID-19 in local populations will be monitored and the in-person start date may be changed. A small number of classes (such as lab and studio experiences, clinical experience) will have an in-person meeting component during this time, which may include hybrid delivery (a mix of in-person and virtual class meeting sessions).

- Students should pay close attention to course announcements in Blackboard regarding any changes in class meeting format. Most in-person courses will meet online synchronously during their scheduled meeting days and times. Students will be contacted by their individual faculty regarding whether their course will remain virtual or is one that is moving to at least a partial in-person format. Faculty will continue holding virtual office hours, and communicate with students through email, Blackboard, Google Meet or other platforms.

- Students who have technology needs in order to engage in remote learning, such as the need to borrow a laptop, should submit their request in advance of the start of classes through the Spring 2022 Student Technology Request Form. Note that there is a charge placed on your student account for laptop loaners that is removed after you return the equipment to the IT Help Desk or purchase the equipment to keep. The laptop loaner charge does not affect your ability to register for classes. Additional technology information may be found under the Information Technology Portal, or you may email questions to helpdesk@bloomfield.edu or call 973-748-9000, ext. 1224.

- Residential students may proceed with their move-in plans scheduled for January 11, 2022. All existing residential living protocols and vaccination requirements that were in place during the fall semester remain in effect, as do the vaccination requirements of student-athletes and nursing majors. Please click here for more vaccination information.

- Food services for all resident students and employees will be available for grab and go only during the remote period.

- The library will remain open on weekdays and evenings. Refer to the library website for hours of operation.

- The majority of previously planned in-person events will be held virtually or will be rescheduled until further notification.

- Employees may individually request approval to work remotely through their area supervisors.

- All College offices and spaces in use will undergo daily cleaning and sanitation using EPA-registered disinfectants with special attention given to high touch areas, as recommended by the CDC.

- Masks continue to be required indoors on campus (with the exception of while eating and drinking), regardless of vaccination status.

- When visiting campus, the LiveSafe app daily health screening survey must continue to be completed in advance of arrival on campus.

- In compliance with the federal vaccination mandate for employers with more than 100 employees, the College will be developing plans for a vaccination or testing requirement. More information about this will be provided as details become available.

- Vaccination Confidentiality. Be mindful of health status confidentiality. Do not ask individuals, students or colleagues, whether they are vaccinated or further add to speculation if you hear that someone may have been exposed to or has COVID-19. Instead, redirect all commentators to contact saffairs@bloomfield.edu when concern is related to students and human_resources@bloomfield.edu when related to employees.

- All members of the campus community must report if they have COVID-19-related symptoms, have tested positive for COVID-19, or were exposed to another person suspected of or testing positive for COVID-19. Students should contact the Office of Student Affairs at 973-748-9000, ext. 1245 or via email at saffairs@bloomfield.edu. Employees should contact the Office of Human Resources at 973-748-9000, ext. 1440 or via email at susan_dacey@bloomfield.edu.

- Free COVID-19 Testing is available near campus at:

Level Up Urgent Care
322 Glenwood Avenue
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
973-929-7600
Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Bloomfield Pharmacy (free COVID-19 vaccinations also available)
594 Bloomfield Avenue
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
973-842-4093
Hours: 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Glen Ridge Pharmacy
855 Bloomfield Avenue
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
973-743-5900
Hours: M-F, 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Sat: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun: closed.

Bloomfield College is committed to working closely with both new and returning students to help ensure that current circumstances do not derail your academic and personal goals. The College will continue following national, state and local health and safety mandates and guidelines, and to adapt our environment accordingly to keep our community healthy and safe.

This page is dedicated to sharing up-to-date information with you.

For the latest campus communications, please click here.

 

NJ Colleges and Unversities Vaccine Op-Ed

Planning for the Fall 2021 Semester

Bloomfield College is excited to welcome you all, safely, back to campus. The start of the Fall 2021 Semester will begin on Monday, August 30, 2021.

The safety and health of our students, faculty, and staff is our primary concern as we plan for the start of the semester. Below are some key updates:

- All individuals per CDC recommendations will be required to wear masks indoors on campus regardless of vaccination status.

- COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all residential students and athletes this fall. Please click here for more information.

- Vaccination Confidentiality. Be mindful of health status confidentiality. Do not ask individuals, students or colleagues, whether they are vaccinated or further add to speculation if you hear that someone may have been exposed to or has COVID-19. Instead, redirect all commentators to contact saffairs@bloomfield.edu when concern is related to students and human_resources@bloomfield.edu when related to employees.

- Mandatory Testing is being conducted for all unvaccinated students.

- COVID Testing is available for all students, faculty and staff on campus this fall:
Dates: Every other Wednesday, September 15-Novemver 17, 1-3 p.m.
Where: Nurse's Office, Talbott Hall, Room P202

- Free COVID-19 Testing is also available near campus at:

Bloomfield Pharmacy (free COVID-19 vaccinations also available)
594 Bloomfield Avenue
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
973-842-4093
Hours: 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Level Up Urgent Care
322 Glenwood Avenue
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
973-929-7600
Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Glen Ridge Pharmacy
855 Bloomfield Avenue
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
973-743-5900
Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (M-F); 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sat)
Walk-in

For additional free, public COVID-19 testing or treatment locations, visit the NJ COVID-10 Information Hub website.

We are committed to working closely with our new and returning students to help ensure that current circumstances do not derail their academic and personal goals. Bloomfield College is prepared to offer our amazing students an exceptional academic experience. We continue following national and state safety recommendations and mandates and to adapt our environment accordingly.

This page is dedicated to sharing up-to-date information with you.

For the latest campus communications, please click here.

Planning for the Spring 2021 Semester

Effective Monday, February 15, Bloomfield College will open a limited number of courses and sections for in-person instruction.

If your course is listed as LEC, HYB or LAB, your instructor may choose to offer in-person classes. Students will be contacted by their individual faculty regarding whether their course will remain virtual or is one that is moving to at least a partial in-person format.

Students should also pay close attention to course announcements in Blackboard regarding any changes in class meeting format. As we continue to monitor public health conditions throughout the semester, additional courses may be adjusted to provide in-person instruction.

At the onset of the COVID-19 crisis in March 2020, Bloomfield College has been working hard to provide guidance and resources that reflect the requirements set forth by the Governor’s Office of the Secretary of Higher Education, the Centers for Disease Control, the New Jersey Department of Health, and our local health agencies.

To assist incoming students, we waived or reduced application fees and enrollment deposits. We developed and implemented a fall reopening plan that met the required health and safety protocols. This included developing enhanced online and hybrid courses and making logistical adjustments in our campus environment for implementing social distancing and other safety measures. We rose to the unprecedented challenges and are now providing guidance for the spring semester.

The safety and health of our students, faculty, and staff is our primary concern as we plan for the start of the next semester.

We are committed to working closely with our new and returning students to help ensure that current circumstances do not derail their academic and personal goals. As with the fall, Bloomfield College is prepared to offer our amazing students an exceptional academic experience this spring. We continue following national and state safety recommendations and mandates and to adapt our environment accordingly.

This page is dedicated to sharing up-to-date information with you. The Contingency Planning Task Force at Bloomfield College developed a comprehensive restart plan to help ensure that students, faculty, staff, and administrators remain safe and well in this new normal in which we are living. The plan continues in effect for the spring, and will continue to be updated as necessary to remain in line with Governor Murphy’s guidance and executive orders for New Jersey. Wishing everyone a healthy and safe semester!

Restart Plan - Updated 8/5/2020

Planning for the Fall 2020 Semester

At the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, Bloomfield College rose to this unprecedented challenge and, after extending spring break, moved all classes online on Wednesday, March 18. Additionally, to assist incoming students, we waived or reduced application fees and enrollment deposits.

Since March, Bloomfield College has been working hard to gather resources and knowledge we can use in the midst of a global pandemic. Bloomfield College is equipped to persevere, and this crisis will not stop us from moving forward!

The safety and health of our students, faculty, and staff is our primary concern as we plan for the start of the semester.

Bloomfield College has every intention to reopen campus this fall with enhanced online and hybrid course offerings under social distancing and safety measures, provided the State of New Jersey meets all appropriate benchmarks set forth by Governor Murphy as part of his reopening plan. All the same, we are committed to working closely with our new and returning students to help ensure that current circumstances do not derail their academic and personal goals.

Bloomfield College is prepared to offer our amazing students an exceptional academic experience this fall. We continue following national and state safety recommendations and mandates and adapt our environment accordingly. 

This page is dedicated to sharing up-to-date information with you. The Contingency Planning Task Force at Bloomfield College has developed a comprehensive restart plan to help ensure that students, faculty, staff, and administrators remain safe and well in this new world in which we are living.

The plan will be updated regularly to remain in line with Governor Murphy’s multi-stage approach to re-opening New Jersey. We will continue to provide  updates as the fall term approaches and could not be more excited to welcome everyone back.

Restart Plan - Updated 8/5/2020

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