COVID-19

February 20, 2023: UPDATED ACM VACCINE POLICY

Given the evolving landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic, ACM will no longer be requiring COVID-19 vaccinations/boosters for programs beginning after May 1, 2023. We strongly recommend students to be fully vaccinated and booseted (if eligible) prior to the start of their program.  As in any other circumstance, ACM-IAU adheres to government mandates in the host countries and should the local governments reinstate COVID-19 related restrictions (including vaccination mandates), IAU's students will also be expected to comply with these policies.  Being fully vaccinated and boosted (if eligible) will not only reduce the risk of COVID-19, but it will also reduce the impact of any COVID-19 restrictions on student mobility while abroad.  As such, should circumstances require it, we reserve the right to reinstate a COVID-19 vaccine mandate and COVID-19 restrictions at any time. We will be sure to communicate any major policy changes as quickly as possible. 

August 8, 2022: Updated ACM-IAU COVID-19 Protocols

ACM-IAU has updated its COVID-19 preparedness plan following updated regulations, local restrictions, and entry protocols around the world as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve. To continue to support the health and safety of the ACM-IAU communities abroad, ACM-IAU continues to require all program participants to be fully vaccinated. Vaccination is the key to providing a healthy and safe learning environment. ACM-IAU considers a student fully vaccinated if they have received a complete set of injections, including booster shots if eligible. Students are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to ACM-IAU prior to the program start date.

Please see the full COVID-19 Preparedness Plan for further information.

June 20, 2022: Updated ACM-IAU COVID-19 Protocols

ACM-IAU has updated its COVID-19 preparedness plan following updated regulations, local restrictions, and entry protocols around the world as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve. To continue to support the health and safety of the ACM-IAU communities abroad, ACM-IAU continues to require all program participants to be fully vaccinated. Vaccination is the key to providing a healthy and safe learning environment. ACM-IAU considers a student fully vaccinated if they have received a complete set of injections, including booster shots if eligible. Students are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to ACM-IAU prior to the program start date.

Please see the full COVID-19 Preparedness Plan for further information.

May 11, 2022: Updated ACM-IAU COVID-19 Protocols

ACM-IAU has updated its COVID-19 preparedness plan following updated regulations, local restrictions, and entry protocols around the world as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve. To continue to support the health and safety of the ACM-IAU communities abroad, ACM-IAU continues to require all program participants to be fully vaccinated. Vaccination is the key to providing a healthy and safe learning environment. ACM-IAU considers a student fully vaccinated if they have received a complete set of injections, including booster shots if eligible. Students are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to ACM-IAU prior to the program start date.

Please see the full COVID-19 Preparedness Plan for further information.

ACM-IAU has updated its COVID-19 preparedness plan following updated regulations, local restrictions, and entry protocols around the world as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve. To continue to support the health and safety of the ACM-IAU communities abroad, ACM-IAU continues to require all program participants to be fully vaccinated. Vaccination is the key to providing a healthy and safe learning environment. ACM-IAU considers a student fully vaccinated if they have received a complete set of injections, including booster shots if eligible. Students are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to ACM-IAU prior to the program start date.

Please see the full COVID-19 Preparedness Plan for further information.

DECEMBER 17, 2021: UPDATED COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS PLAN FOR J-TERM 2022 AND SPRING 2022

ACM has updated its COVID-19 Preparedness Plans for all J-Term 2022 and Spring 2022 programs. The plan for J-Term 2022 is here and the plan for Spring 2022 is here. They will both be updated and posted as necessary.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021: UPDATED COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS PLAN FOR J-TERM 2022

ACM has updated its COVID-19 Preparedness Plan for all J-Term 2022 programs. The plan is available here and will be updated and posted as necessary.

OCTOBER 1, 2021: VACCINE REQUIREMENT ANNOUNCED FOR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS FOR J-TERM 2022 PROGRAMS AND BEYOND

In order to continue to support the health and safety of the ACM-IAU communities abroad, ACM will be mandating that all participants are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.  This mandate will go into effect October 15, 2021 and will be applied to program participants starting with our January term 2022 programs and beyond.  All participants will need to submit proof of vaccination to IAU prior to going abroad. If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please contact admissions@acmfrance.org.

Please view the most up to date semester COVID-19 Preparedness Plan HERE.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021: NEW COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS PLAN

ACM has updated its COVID-19 Preparedness Plan in response to new entry requirements announced for certain European countries. The new plan is available here and will be updated and posted as necessary.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021: ACM WILL REQUIRE ALL J-TERM 2022 PARTICIPANTS TO BE FULLY VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19

For the safety and well-being of all program participants, IAU-ACM is requiring all students, staff, and faculty to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to participate in all IAU-ACM J-Term programs. Students will be required to submit proof of vaccination to IAU-ACM's U.S. Office of Admissions by October 1, 2021. An extension of this deadline can be provided to any student who is in the process of becoming fully vaccinated, but all students must be in compliance by no later than November 15, 2021. Questions about this policy may be directed to IAU-ACM's U.S. Office of Admissions at admissions@acmfrance.org.