At the conclusion of the Bristol Community College’s Spring 2023 semester, on May
18, 2023, students and employees will no longer need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of in-person
entry, participation, enrollment or employment.
Students attending the Summer 2023 and Fall 2023 semesters will not have a COVID-19 vaccination requirement. Specific groups of students and employees
may be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of their clinical
or external placements.
Although Bristol is lifting this requirement, in conjunction with the 15 Massachusetts
Community Colleges, the college will remain vigilant in monitoring health guidance
and practicing important safety measures including:
- Wearing masks or face coverings indoors at any Bristol Community College location
when COVID-19 transmission rates are high.
- High-quality masks and COVID-19 test kits will continue to be available at all college
locations.
- Encouraging our community members to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations and
boosters.
To read a statement from the 15 Massachusetts Community College Presidents, regarding
the COVID-19 vaccination policy update, please click here.
For more information, regarding Bristol Community College’s COVID-19 vaccination policy
update, please click here.
Bristol Community College (Bristol) has core values rooted in student success and
lifelong learning. For more than 50 years, Bristol has served as a leading resource
for education and workforce development in the region including locations in Attleboro,
Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton and Online.
The college offers 119 career and transfer programs, along with flexible online
offerings that lead to an associate degree, a career-ready certificate, or the ability
to transfer to baccalaureate colleges throughout the state and country. Bristol’s
Business Solutions & Partnerships provides customized training for businesses and
the community. Bristol's National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI) is a state-of-the-art
training facility, offering globally recognized training and certifications for the
emerging offshore wind industry. The college also strives to put the needs of learners
first with support services and career advancement opportunities that lead to student
success by reducing barriers to educational access.
The college is one of the largest employers in the region and is dedicated to fostering
an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities
and lifestyles. Bristol is a public community college accredited by the New England
Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
