Updated Requirements 2023
- There are not currently any CNF specific requirements outside of Cornell's COVID-19 requirements.
- The below information is for archival purposes only.
Updated Requirements Fall, 2022
The Cornell Ithaca Campus is at COVID Alert Level Green - Cloth masks on their own no longer meet Cornell standards for protection.
- High quality masks still required in the CNF cleanroom.
- Cornell's website is updated with the latest mask guidance and FAQs.
External Users and Cornell Community Required to be immunized and boosted, when eligible
The safety of our staff and users is very important to us; any disregard for the new procedures and protocols will lead to an immediate suspension from our facilities.
Updated Requirements for CNF External Users - May 18, 2022
Updated Requirements for Vendors, Visitors, and Equipment Maintenance Personnel - May 18, 2022
Outdoors on Campus
- Face masks not currently required under most circumstances.
Indoors all Campus Buildings
- In general masks are not required but approved masks are required in the CNF CLEANROOM.
User Lab Access
- 24/7 access to approved users
- Please check the IN/OUT boards for staff availability
- Please check the IN/OUT boards for staff availability
- If you have not been in the lab for 12 months or more, please contact the CNF User Program to schedule a New User Orientation - RETRAIN. There is not a fee for this.
- NYS Travel Restrictions and Mandatory Quarantine Information
In the Lab...
- 3 ft social distancing required during individual staff tool trainings, and when project team members are working together for project shadowing or learning opportunities
- Face coverings of surgical grade required at all times in the CNF Clean Room
- Safety glasses required at all times.
Vendors, Visitors, and Equipment Maintenance Personnel
Remote Computing Resources
- Remote CNF Thin Software Access
Continue your work remotely with some of the CNF's great software tools via remote access to the Linux-based CNF Thin.
- Virtual CAD Room
Continue your work remotely with a virtual CAD Room Windows desktop.
CAD Rm
- Reopened as of November 5, 2021 to approved CNF users.
- No tailgating... each user must individually badge in and out
- Face coverings are not required
- No food or drink
- Wipe down keyboard, mouse, and computer table area before and after use
CNF Offices
- are Open
- Please call the main CNF number, 607-255-2329, for assistance
- Users may meet with staff in other areas of the building if need be.
We are all aware of COVID-19 and we need to make sure that the CNF community and visitors follow the Cornell University policies regarding the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Please stay updated on issues and restrictions related to the virus. Below are links to Cornell University's "Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources and Updates" website and other websites of interest.
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