Get Vaccinated, Extend Fall Break: UCO Announces Vaccine Incentive for Students
The University of Central Oklahoma announced the launch of a COVID-19 vaccine incentive program for students. The “Move the Needle” campaign offers students the opportunity to receive up to an additional three days off around the university’s fall break, currently set for Oct. 14-15.
“We encourage all members of our campus community to get the COVID-19 vaccine—the single best defense we have against the virus. Getting as many members of the Broncho family as possible vaccinated protects our community and helps keep our campus running under normal operations,” said Patti Neuhold-Ravikumar, UCO president.
“We hope the possibility of extending fall break proves to be an enticing incentive to all students.”
If 50% of students are vaccinated by Oct. 1, the entire student body will receive an extra day off before fall break. If 60% of students are vaccinated, the incentive increases to two days before fall break. If at least 70% of students are vaccinated, the incentive increases to three days to include the Monday after fall break. Students should report their vaccine to the university using the online form and include a copy of their vaccination card.
Students who were vaccinated last spring or during the summer also can report their vaccine via the online form to count for the campaign. Students who previously reported their vaccination should do so again using the new form to be counted in the incentive.
Central will offer nine on-campus vaccine clinics between now and Oct. 1. In addition, the university offers a list of city and state resources for getting vaccinated.
To learn more, visit go.uco.edu/movetheneedle.