Starting January 25, SUNY Schenectady will begin to receive distributions of the coronavirus vaccines in preparation to become a vaccination site for eligible parties in the Phase 1a and 1b groups, according to a press release from the college.

In addition to administering the vaccine, the college will be partnering with Schenectady County to store doses of the vaccine. 

“SUNY Schenectady’s number one priority is always the safety and well-being of our campus community. This includes our community at large. We know that we are stronger together,” said Dr. Steady Moono, president of SUNY Schenectady in a statement Monday. “I’m proud of the team at the college and the strong partnerships we have within the county. We have exemplified time and again that collaboration is crucial, this pandemic is no different.”

“Locating a COVID-19 vaccination POD at SUNY Schenectady gives us ample space to grow capacity in the event our vaccine allocation increases,” said Schenectady County Manager Rory Fluman. “We ask the public for their patience and understanding as eligibility has expanded at a faster rate than vaccine supplies.”

According to the release, the college will serve as a vaccination site through February. More information on when vaccines will become available at SUNY Schenectady will be released in the coming days.