MSU to require flu shots for students in Spring semester generic image and last updated 2020-12-10 17:22:20-05 (WXYZ) â Michigan State is requiring any student "living on campus or coming to campus or any university-controlled property at any point during the spring semester" to have gotten a flu vaccination. You can read the letter below: Dear Spartans, As the fall semester draws to a close and we continue preparations for our spring semester, I want to share a few critical updates ahead of January. On Monday, state government leaders announced a 12-day extension to the current state order that prohibits in-person classes for colleges and universities and continues restrictions on other indoor social gatherings and group activities. It is unclear if the order will be extended again beyond Dec. 20; however, as we have from the outset, we will remain flexible and continue adapting our plans as necessary.