Vaccination Requirement Information

Oregon Tech students, faculty and staff who are on campus must comply with the Oregon Tech COVID Vaccine Program. This includes completion of either the attestation of immunization process or the declination (exemption) process. There are options for medical exemptions (which require endorsement by a medical provider) and non-medical exemptions (which require the viewing of an educational module).

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in alignment with the Oregon Governor’s executive orders, and consistent with guidance from the Oregon Health Authority (“OHA”) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”), Oregon Institute of Technology (“University”) is issuing this vaccination requirement.

The purpose of this requirement is to promote the health and safety of the University community, including all who work, live, or learn in any Oregon Tech location.

Applicability

Students: All University students to whom this requirement applies must be fully immunized against COVID-19 or meet the requirements for declination.

The COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement applies to students who are enrolled in or registered for in-person instruction for any portion of their course load and students who are registered for fully online courses and participate in any in-person University activity or University-provided or sponsored service at all Oregon Tech locations (Klamath Falls, Portland-Metro, Chemeketa, Seattle, and OMIC). For example, a student with all online classes coming to campus to use the library, computer lab or other services; or a student coming on to campus only to play intramural sports must comply with the vaccination requirement. [Note: the Chemeketa and/or Seattle sites may require additional COVID mitigation measures which Oregon Tech students and staff must follow.]

Employees: It is intended that all University employees to whom this requirement applies must be fully immunized against COVID-19 or meet the requirements for declination must complete the Vaccination Requirement prior to or on the first day of work.

The COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement applies to all university employees, full-time or part-time, including but not limited to faculty, classified and unclassified staff, and student employees, at all campus locations, so long as they will be interacting in-person with individuals outside of their household as part of their employment.

Oregon Tech staff and faculty members will not know an individual’s vaccination status. Supervisors may know if an employee is not in compliance with this requirement.

Attestation

Declination

An employee or student can decline the COVID Vaccine for bona fide medical reasons or for non-medical reasons as outlined by law (OAR 333-050-0040). Declinations for non-medical exemption must include completion of the Oregon Health Authority COVID-19 Educational Module.

Declination may require adherence to additional public safety measures, such as continued use of face coverings in specified locations, asymptomatic testing, and quarantine periods, and may limit access to requirements, spaces, and activities, etc.

Employees and students who furnish false attestations or declinations are subject to discipline pursuant to applicable University conduct or discipline policies.

How to Claim a Medical Exemption

To claim a Medical Exemption, have your medical provider complete the Oregon Tech COVID Vaccine Medical Exemption Form. The process for submitting this form depends on whether you are a student or employee:

Students – Upload your completed form in the secure student health portal via TECHweb (refer to “Students: Step-by-Step Portal Instructions”); questions? Call ISHC at 541-885-1800 or e-mail health@oit.edu
Faculty and staff – E-mail your completed form to Human Resources at OITHR@oit.edu; questions? Call HR at 541-885-1074 or e-mail OITHR@oit.edu

How to Claim a Non-Medical Exemption

To claim a Non-Medical Exemption, access and complete the required COVID-19 Educational Module and then filling out the Non-Medical Exemption Form. The process for submitting this form depends on whether you are a student or employee:

Students – Upload your completed form in the secure student health portal via TECHweb (refer to “Students: Step-by-Step Portal Instructions”); questions? Call ISHC at 541-885-1800 or e-mail health@oit.edu
Faculty and staff – E-mail your completed form to Human Resources at OITHR@oit.edu; questions? Call HR at 541-885-1074 or e-mail OITHR@oit.edu

Vaccination Requirement Exemptions

Non-Compliance

Failure to complete either the Attestation process or the Declination process results in non-compliance with the Vaccination Requirement.

Students

Non-compliance in the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement (not completing the Attestation or Declination process) may result in disciplinary action under the University’s Student Code of Conduct for non-compliance with University policy, including a hold on the student account.

Employees

Non-compliance in the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement (not completing the Attestation or Declination process) will result in the employee’s department head and/or supervisor notified of the non-compliance. Failure to comply with the Vaccination Requirement may result in disciplinary action.