washington & jefferson to require vaccinations
Washington & Jefferson College announced Monday it will require students to get the COVID-19 vaccine when classes resume in the fall.
The vaccine has been added to W&J’s list of immunization requirements, according to a statement from the college.
W&J will honor vaccine exemptions for medical, religious and philosophical reasons.
According to the statement, any student who receives an exemption will still be allowed to fully participate in classes, campus activities and athletics.
The college will issue new rules next month for students who choose not to be vaccinated. Among them could be surveillance testing, symptom tracking and masking in certain situations.
To date, at least 23 colleges and universities in Pennsylvania will require vaccinations for students, including Carnegie-Mellon University and Allegheny College.