Faculty and Staff COVID-19 Vaccination Exemptions 

Consistent with federal and state law, Carnegie Mellon will consider medical or religious exemptions to any vaccine requirement for faculty and staff. If vaccination is not advised for medical reasons or conflicts with your religious belief/strong moral or ethical conviction, you can request an exemption by submitting the applicable form below. Please note that all new hires must be in compliance by the first day of employment. 

Those who are granted a vaccination exemption must comply with all applicable COVID-19 mitigation requirements. Additional information is available by reviewing Frequently Asked Questions regarding vaccine requirements.

COVID-19 Vaccination Exemption Forms for Faculty and Staff

Faculty and staff members can submit an application for a vaccination exemption using the appropriate application form below. Instructions for completing and submitting are on each form. Students can find and submit a vaccine exemption form in HealthConnect, under Downloadable Forms.

• Faculty and Staff Application for Medical Exemption for COVID-19 Vaccination [pdf]
• Faculty and Staff Application for Religious Belief/Strong Moral or Ethical Conviction Exemption from COVID-19 Vaccination [pdf]

COVID-19 Booster Exemption Forms

• Faculty and Staff Application for Medical Exemption for COVID-19 Booster Vaccination [pdf]
• Faculty and Staff Application for Religious Belief/Strong Moral or Ethical Conviction Exemption from COVID-19 Booster Vaccination [pdf]

Please note: If you have already received an exemption from vaccination, you are automatically exempted from the booster. However, if you are fully vaccinated and want to be exempted from the booster, you must complete the applicable form.