New York Film Academy
Updated: September 8, 2022

Dear NYFA LA Community,

As of July 5, 2022, NYFA LA reinstated a masking expectation, as a way to mitigate community spread of COVID-19 on campus. NYFA announced that the mandate would be removed when there are no more than ten (10) active positive cases in the on-campus NYFA LA community for a sustained period of no less than two weeks.

As of September 12, NYFA LA will remove the mask mandate indoors for classes and most school-related activities , based on the on-campus case numbers over the last two weeks.
  • This decision is also in consideration of the high percentage of our community that is up to date on their vaccinations.
  • Rest assured that if we see factors that lead to an increased risk and concern we will revisit this decision. We understand that this is a fluid situation and we are ready to adjust our procedures and expectations as needed.
  • The incidence rates of new cases of COVID-19 in LA has decreased and the number of COVID-19 patients hospitalized in LA has also decreased. Consequently, the CDC risk level for Los Angeles County is LOW.

For any activity on campus, every individual is welcome to continue wearing masks if they wish. We are only removing the mandate, not your choice to wear a mask. Please also remember that you must respect the choices of all others. There may be some larger events or gatherings that will require masks.
  • Individual policies may not be set by departments or faculty.

If you are scheduled to report to campus on any day you feel sick:
  • Please stay home
  • Honestly report ALL of your symptoms to the NYFA Symptom Tracker
  • Safely leave your home to get an RT-PCR test
  • Report any positive cases to covidteamla@nyfa.edu
By practicing caution and abiding by health guidelines, you will limit your exposure to the virus, and you will be doing all you can to stay healthy and protect the safety of our community.

For more tips on staying healthy and for guidance on how to access care should you become ill, please visit the NYFA Student Hub. To stay updated on all NYFA COVID-19 health and safety protocols, please visit the COVID Safety Plan.

Please report positive COVID-19 test results to: covidteamla@nyfa.edu.

Thank you for your continued support in keeping our campus safe and healthy!