A growing number of U.S. colleges and universities require students to receive Covid-19 vaccinations.

A growing number of U.S. colleges and universities require students to receive Covid-19 vaccinations.

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So far, at least 14 colleges have said vaccinations will be needed, according to a CNN report – and are expected to grow.

Universities have since the end of March, when Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, applied one of the first to say that the fact that all students are vaccinated will make a “speedy return to the pre-pandemic normal”, which is more possible in person classes, as well as more opportunities on campus that are allowed.

“This update of the health policy means that, with limited exceptions, all students who plan to attend it in the fall of 2021 must be fully vaccinated,” said Jonathan Holloway, president of Rutgers, that evidence of vaccination required.

Rutgers faculty and staff members are also strongly requested to be vaccinated, but the statement does not state that it is necessary for them.

Cornell, Brown, Notre Dame University, Northeastern, Syracuse University and Ithaca in New York and Fort Lewis College in Colorado have since made similar announcements, although all will make exceptions for medical or religious reasons.

This is what universities tell students and staff

Cornell expects all members of the university community to be vaccinated in the spring or summer.

Individuals who cannot be vaccinated before their arrival on campus are expected to be vaccinated as soon as possible after their arrival, and Cornell is investigating ways to facilitate this process, ‘reads a statement from the university.

Cornell has also set up an online registration COVID-19 Proof of vaccination tool so students and staff can register their vaccination status.

Brown University said in its announcement that it plans to return to a schedule of “mostly personal surgeries” when the fall semester begins, and that the Covid-19 vaccine is needed for every student on campus will be.

“Our plans to reduce the current restrictions on personal activities for the fall of 2021 are based on achieving a high level of immunity among students and staff who will be on campus,” said University President Christina Paxson.

In a message sent to the university community on Thursday, the University of Syracuse said vaccines are needed for all students and staff on campus before the fall 2021 semester.

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Notre Dame requires that all undergraduate, graduate and professional students be vaccinated, but did not specify whether this is also required of faculty and staff.

Ithaca College said in a statement Wednesday that the Covid-19 vaccine will allow for an autumn semester that will be “like a pre-pandemic” normal, “with a greatly reduced risk of infection for our campus community.”

Northeastern also plans to reopen through the fall for all students to return and that all classes will resume in person.

“We expect to be back in person with regular staffing, including personal tuition, and regular boarding and dining facilities,” said Ken Henderson, chancellor and senior vice president of learning at Northeastern.

Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island, which was one of the first schools to close its campus at the start of the coronavirus pandemic in March last year, will now require students to submit their proof of vaccination through an online portal to import.

Two universities require staff to be vaccinated

Two universities, St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, and Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Broward, Florida, go a step further and require students and all campus workers to be vaccinated, saying they have a responsibility to provide safe learning. environment for students, faculties and staff.
“The University’s focus during the COVID-19 pandemic remains the health and safety of our students, faculty, staff and guests on the hilltop,” said St. Edward’s University said in its statement. “The University also recognizes that the health standards for the community being implemented on the Hilltop are affecting the larger Austin community.”

In its announcement on April 1, NSU said “with the added protection of widespread vaccination, the NSU community will be able to resume more activities and activities sooner, leading to a more engaging educational and professional experience.”

Since the announcement, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed an executive order saying vaccines are available but not mandated, and bans any government entity or business from requiring a vaccine passport.

NSU on Thursday published an update that it is now reviewing the executive order and how it relates to its vaccine needs.

“In addition, the President’s Office has heard from the NSU community over the past few days – some have expressed their support and others have shared your questions and concerns. All of this is being carefully considered and we will have more details for you next week, a statement said. of the university said.

CNN’s Laura Ly, Rebekah Riess and Alta Spells contributed to this report.

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