Colleges and universities are announcing vaccine requirements for in-person attendees with only limited exceptions Published April 19, 2021 NBC Universal, Inc. The number of colleges and universities requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for their students is growing, especially in the tri-state area. Rutgers University became one of the first major schools to announce such requirements for in-person learning for the fall, but many have followed the New Jersey school's lead. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather. Columbia University, Ithaca College, Cornell University and Syracuse have similarly made decisions to make vaccines mandatory for students. Make sure to check with your school directly for latest requirements.