Proposed UH Policy Regarding COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination and Testing

News Release from HGEA, August 11, 2021

On Tuesday, August 10, HGEA received a copy of the new proposed University of Hawaii policies regarding COVID-19 mandatory vaccination and testing.

The University has drafted 2 policies regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, employees, visitors and volunteers with the first policy scheduled to take effect on August 23, 2021, the first day of the 2021 fall semester.

As we put together questions and request more information regarding this proposed policy, we welcome your input and feedback. Please click on the link below to view the proposed policy and submit any comments and questions via email to

UHCOVID-19VaccinePolicy@hgea.org by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.

PDF: VIEW: Proposed UH Policy Regarding COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination and Testing

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