St. Ben's, St. John's to require COVID-19 vaccinations for students, employees
About a dozen Minnesota private colleges now require vaccination.
August 4, 2021 — 7:19pm
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The list of Minnesota private colleges that will require students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 continues to grow.
The College of St. Benedict and St. John's University announced vaccination requirements for students and employees Wednesday. Their mandates come just weeks before the start of the fall semester.
"This decision is driven by our desire to provide a safe, on-campus experience for our students and employees this fall and gives us the best chance for in-person classes, athletic events, community living and all the benefits our community has to offer," Laurie Hamen and James Mullen Jr., transitional presidents of the College of St. Benedict and St. John's University, wrote in a joint statement.