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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Dear Highlanders, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Fall quarter is quickly approaching. In an effort to return to campus safely, we have been encouraging our students, staff, and faculty to get vaccinated and submit their proof of vaccination sooner than later.
Well, later has come, and the deadline to submit your vaccination information is
<b>Monday, August 16, 2021 by 11:59 p.m. (PST)</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Per the UC Office of the President, all students must be vaccinated for COVID-19 for the 2021-2022 academic year</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">. The new
</span><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__policy.ucop.edu_doc_5000695_SARS-2DCov-2D2&d=DwMFAg&c=LsLxleeqPm1pgCNn-PN_bQ&r=DVuYMim0MHu9at-6K7xIOpqzsFuCI_3qmhydLMERKt8&m=0UEuaMxZ83ujzYJcTS1a0IgDW5ptWGXA7zadMy-nTj8&s=jGOxYqyXwYWnBsljXFOJpms39prTAG5TOCrNne0g8Dw&e="><span style="font-size:12.0pt">SARS-CoV
2 Vaccination Policy</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">, which took effect on July 15, 2021, came in response to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases across the state and the nation.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Thank you to all of our students who have received their COVID-19 vaccination and uploaded their proof to the patient portal. Your support in this critical, yet timely, process is greatly appreciated. A safe
campus return is essential. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">If you have not submitted your proof of vaccination or submitted a
</span><a href="https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9tcvooIXRELloYm"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">request for a medical and religious exemption</span></a><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">,
<b>the deadline for compliance is</b> <b>Monday, August 16, 2021 by 11:59 p.m. (PST).</b></span></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Please check your status and confirm your vaccination has been uploaded at
</span><a href="https://studenthealth.ucr.edu/covid-19"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://studenthealth.ucr.edu/covid-19</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Vaccines are available at Student Health Services every Friday from 1-3:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment, please contact the COVID Hotline at (844) 827-6827.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">If you choose not to comply by August 16<sup>th</sup>, there will be serious and immediate consequences that will adversely affect current/future registration, enrollment status, and access to campus facilities</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">.
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">If non-compliance persists, an increase in consequences will occur, including interim suspension, which is
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;background:#FEFEFE">a suspension of student status and privileges that includes <b>exclusion from classes</b> and other university activities. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Please act now! <b>Your compliance is required.</b> The safety and well-being of our campus community, including students, staff, and faculty remain a top priority. We can all do our part to ensure our campus
remains a safe and healthy environment for all.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">For more information, visit </span>
<a href="https://campusreturn.ucr.edu/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">campusreturn.ucr.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Best Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#1F497D">BRIAN L. HAYNES, PH.D. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs<br>
Office of the Vice Chancellor<br>
University of California, Riverside<br>
900 University Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">2108 Hinderaker Hall<br>
Riverside, CA 92521<br>
Phone: (951) 827-4641 | Fax: (951) 827-2248 | Email: </span><u><span style="color:#0563C1"><a href="mailto:vcsa@ucr.edu">vcsa@ucr.edu</a></span></u><span style="color:#1F497D"><br>
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