Students planning on attending Rutgers University next year will have to have a COVID-19 vaccine if they’re taking classes in person.
University officials announced Thursday that the institution will require vaccinations for all students enrolled for the fall semester.
The move was made after the federal government announced that all Americans can get the shot by the end of May.
“We are committed to health and safety for all members of our community, and adding COVID-19 vaccination to our student immunization requirements will help provide a safer and more robust college experience for our students,” university President Jonathan Holloway said in a statement.
Students can get an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Students who are in online-only programs are also not required to have the vaccinations.
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