Dear students,
Fall quarter begins in just a few weeks and we want to be sure you have the latest COVID-19 vaccination information for Shoreline Community College.
It is important to note Washington state has removed the ability for students to claim a vaccine exemption for personal/philosophical reasons. Please read below.
Shoreline is a Vaccinated & Masked Campus
For the health and safety of our community, the College is following all Washington state requirements and will require all students and employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 beginning fall quarter 2021. While this decision was not made lightly and we respect each student’s right to make their own health choices, COVID-19 vaccines are considered a safe and effective way to ensure a healthy campus. Masks will be worn indoors by all students, employees, and visitors, regardless of vaccination status.
Verify Your Vaccination Status Now
If you are enrolling in any fall classes (online or in-person), you will be required to complete an online vaccine attestation form before classes begin on September 29 or claim a medical or religious exemption. You will attest to which vaccine you have received and on what dates. You will not be asked to upload or present proof, but you will attest that the information you provide is true and correct. Students who make false claims may be subject to a discipline process. Verify your status now.
Vaccination Deadlines
If you need additional time to become fully vaccinated, the College will accept attestation forms until October 18. To meet this requirement, you must receive the recommended doses of approved vaccines by these dates:
- Pfizer – First dose on or by September 13, second dose or by October 4
- Moderna – First dose on or by September 6, second dose on or by October 4
- Johnson & Johnson – Single dose on or by October 4
Medical or Religious Exemptions
Students who wish to claim an exemption for medical or religious reasons must complete the online vaccine attestation form and provide documentation of a medical or health condition that prevents them from receiving a vaccine, or documentation that their sincerely held religious belief is in contradiction to taking a vaccine.
Personal or Philosophical Exemptions
The state no longer allows college students to claim an exemption for personal or philosophical reasons. Any student who already claimed that exemption at Shoreline must submit a new online vaccine attestation form and either attest to receiving a vaccine or claim a medical or religious exemption.
On-Campus Vaccine Clinics
Pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics are available on campus through October 8 for all students, employees, and the public Mondays & Wednesdays 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed September 6) and Fridays 9 a.m. – noon. Sign up for an appointment now; some drop-in appointments will also be available.
Questions?
I encourage you to read about Shoreline’s vaccination requirements, approved vaccines, privacy concerns, and more on the College’s COVID-19 web page. If you do not see the information you are looking for, you may also contact the Office of Students, Equity & Success at vp-ses@shoreline.edu.
I understand the latest changes around these requirements may impact your choice to enroll at Shoreline. The College is working diligently to ensure we provide updates to you in a timely manner so you can make decisions regarding your educational plans that fit your needs.
We look forward to safely welcoming many of you back on campus starting September 29!
Thank you,
Phillip J. King
Acting President
