COVID-19 Community Guide

The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts aligns its policies on COVID-19 with the CDC’s current guidance.

For more information, visit the CDC’s website “How to Protect Yourself and Others” and “Preventing Spread when you are Sick.”

Vaccination Policy

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required in accordance with CDC and NYC DOH, however, COVID-19 vaccinations are strongly recommended. We encourage all students, faculty and staff to assess their personal COVID-19 health risk and take appropriate measures.

Safe Campus Is Our Goal

Guidance for Students

  • If you contract COVID-19, do not come to campus.
  • If you suspect your illness is COVID-19, please take a COVID test to confirm your results.
  • No-cost testing centers can be found at https://testinglocator.cdc.gov/Search
  • Notify your instructors and see if they can work with you on any missed assignments.
  • Once you are symptom-free, you may return to class.
  • Please visit https://www.cdc.gov/covid/prevention/index.html for up to date guidance on COVID-19.
  • If you are exposed to someone with COVID-19, in general, if you know you were exposed through close contact and are not experiencing symptoms:
    • You may come to class. Please wear a well-fitted mask as soon as you find out you were exposed.
    • Start counting from Day 1 (Day 1 is the first full day after your last exposure [Day 0 is the day of your last exposure to someone with COVID-19]).
    • CONTINUE PRECAUTIONS for 5 Full Days.
  • If you live with a person who has COVID-19 and are unable to avoid frequent close contact, wear a mask.
  • For additional guidance, please contact Student Services at (646) 216 2872 or [email protected].

On the campus

Campus policies are updated regularly to maintain compliance with New York Department of Health requirements. Please check back frequently for updated protocols.

Masking for students, staff and faculty will be optional when traveling through the hallways, when in office spaces, in the faculty lounge, when eating in the cafe, and (specifically for students) when up and working in class.

In the event of an increase in COVID-19 cases, locally or among the school community, advisement may be given by the Educational Leadership Team to adopt masking protocols to reduce the spread of infection.

Students displaying symptoms of illness may be recommended by staff to either take a rapid test or seek medical assistance.

in the event of covid-19 cases among the student population

Students who test positive for COVID-19 should email Student Services at [email protected] or call (646) 216 2872

Faculty and/or Staff who test positive should email the Registrar (or Head of Department), Operations, Naima Warden and Sara Buffamanti.

Students who must quarantine will be provided resources to keep up with their courses.

Student Services can provide direction toward available clinics, pharmacies and mobile vaccination/booster units.

Notice: As of November 2023 a processing fee will be added to all credit card payments.

The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts is an institutionally accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre. Our Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS) degree programs in Film and Television Performance, Musical Theater Performance, Theatre Performance and Media Production for the Actor are registered by the New York State Board of Regents.

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