Apr 09, 2021
The (Auburn) Citizen
Two central New York universities are requiring students to get COVID-19 vaccinations before the fall semester. Cornell and Syracuse announced this week that students must get vaccinated before returning to campus. Both universities say that medical and religious exemptions will be accommodated.
In a letter posted on the university s website, Cornell President Martha Pollack said with expanded eligibility and increasing production, faculty, staff and students can get vaccinated in the spring or summer. It s expected that most members of the campus community will get vaccinated, which Pollack noted will reduce the risk of infection.
Cornell is also requiring registration of vaccination status. The university has a proof of vaccination tool that faculty, staff and students can complete once they have been fully vaccinated. The requirement takes effect April 15.
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At least seven US colleges say students must be fully vaccinated to come back onto campus in the fall as Brown and Northeastern join the likes of Cornell and Rutgers
Brown, Northeastern, Cornell, Rutgers, Fort Lewis College, Nova Southeastern University and St. Edward s University all announced vaccination requirements
Students with medical conditions and religious beliefs can apply for exemption
Brown on Tuesday became the latest to announce the mandate
At present, the vaccine is not mandatory for all staff members at the college
Northeastern also announced Tuesday the move to reach herd immunity
A third of the US population is now at least partly inoculated against the virus
Cornell University is planning to host an in-person commencement in Schoellkopf Stadium on May 29 and 30, but is limiting attendance for the event to keep density low as the university expects the COVID-19 pandemic to remain a concern over the summer.
Should COVID-19 cases increase on campus or in the region, Cornell President Martha Pollack said the university may change its plans and even move all events to a virtual format. The university is awaiting guidance from the state on public health measures for graduation events.
As plans currently stand, the university will limit attendance to members of the Class of 2021 in Ithaca-based programs. This includes graduating seniors, graduating graduate and professional students, and students who completed degrees in August or December 2020. These graduates, whether currently in the Ithaca area or studying remotely, will all be invited to attend in-person commencement ceremonies which are replacing the singular large commencement cer
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