<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Good afternoon Cardinals;</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">I’m writing to you today as we get closer to the start of
the Spring 2022 semester next Monday.  I
wanted to take the opportunity to welcome each of you back to campus and to
specifically welcome our new community members who will be joining us in just a
few days.  Below you’ll find specific information
about returning to campus and about Opening Weekend.  Please pay special attention to the On-Campus
Student Arrival section as we have made a modification due to expected inclement
weather.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Vaccine and Booster
requirements:</b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Be reminded that all SUNY Plattsburgh students, who will
have a physical presence on the campus, are required to be vaccinated against
COVID-19, and if eligible to have a booster, OR to have a valid exemption.  If you have not done so, please upload your
proof of a Booster Shot using the <a href="https://machform.plattsburgh.edu/view.php?id=366894" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Proof of Vaccination
or Booster Form</a></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Pre-semester Testing:</b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Prior to your arrival on campus, you are required to submit
proof of a negative PCR test, taken within 72 hours of your arrival on campus
OR a negative rapid antigen test taken within 6 hours of your arrival on
campus.  Submit your proof of testing on
the <a href="https://machform.plattsburgh.edu/view.php?id=375778" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Pre-Semester
Testing Form.</a>  If you receive a
Positive test result, you <i>MUST </i>remain
home and complete your isolation there before returning to campus.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">All campus community members (Faculty/Staff and Students)
will be required to attend campus Pool Testing the first week of the
semester.  Please visit the <a href="https://www.plattsburgh.edu/covid-19/covid-19-testing.html" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">COViD-19
Testing page</a> for more information and to find out, based on your last name,
which day you should test.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">For more information about the Vaccine mandate, to seek an
exemption, and more information about Pre-semester testing, please visit the <a href="https://www.plattsburgh.edu/covid-19/index.html" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">COVID-19 Campus Updates
webpage.</a>  Visit the <a href="https://www.plattsburgh.edu/covid-19/housing-campus-life.html" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Housing
and Campus Life COVID Information Page</a> for specific COVID related information
related to Campus Life.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>On-campus Student
arrival:</b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Weather alert:  </b>There is a significant chance that a Nor’easter
will impact weather across eastern NY Friday into Saturday.  As such, on-campus students are able to return
Friday, January 28 beginning at 8:00 am. 
Be aware that Clinton Dining will be open, but student meal plans do not
begin until Saturday at 4:00pm.  Students
can either use Credit/debit cards or Dining Dollars prior to Meal plans
activating.  Students needing to arrive prior
to Friday, January 28 must complete the <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9WpHrXNtUHg6htY83HnDSjeVkghQq1_2ihY8SqvDFo8yrSA/viewform?usp=sf_link" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Winter
Break Housing Form</a> by 2:00pm on Thursday, January 27.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u>Retuning On-campus students</u> are able to return
directly to their assigned Residence Hall room beginning Friday, January 28.  ID Cards will be activated at 8:00 a.m.  You do not need to inform the Campus Housing
Office if you are arriving on Friday.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><u>New On-campus students</u> if arriving on Friday, January
28, must first go to the Campus Housing Office, Algonquin Hall 103 between 8:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to check-in.  Students
arriving on either Saturday, January 29 or Sunday, January 30 should proceed
directly to the front entrance of their assigned Residence Hall from 11:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. to check-in.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Masking Requirements:</b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">All members of the SUNY Plattsburgh Community, in an effort
to keep each other safe and regardless of vaccination status, will be required
to wear a mask while indoors, unless they are actively eating or drinking, and
unless they are within their assigned Residence Hall room or suite.  </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Opening Information:</b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Please visit the <a href="https://www.plattsburgh.edu/current-students/opening-week-information.html" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Opening
Week page</a> to find specific hours for services over the first week
(including Opening weekend) and to find answers to specific questions related
to opening.  </p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Please travel safely back to campus, we are indeed excited
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