A scene on the downtown campus on March 24, 2021. West Virginia University announced Tuesday many COVID-19 restrictions previously in effect will be significantly reduced when students return to campus for the fall 2021 semester, Many of the restrictions will operate on a sliding scale, dependent on the vaccination rate for students, faculty and staff. WVU said members of the campus community must confirm vaccination through an online portal and the goal is to reach an 80% vaccination rate. âOur best defense against COVID-19 is for everyone to get vaccinated,â The University wrote in a press release. âStriving for community immunity allows us to begin to open our campuses and resume activities and events.â