Students need both doses within 14 days of moving in
Brock University students planning to live on campus this fall will need to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
The University made the announcement today, saying the decision was made in order to keep staff and students safe.
"Reducing the spread of COVID-19 through vaccination is critical because of the close living arrangements in student residences," said Brock University Vice-President, Administration Ken Chan. "As such, and after engaging with regional and provincial public health officials, we are taking this step to require that students living on campus are fully vaccinated."
Students living in residence will need to have their first dose before moving in, and have their second dose within two weeks of living on campus.
Chan says the school recommends students get their second dose at least two weeks before moving in.
"Being fully vaccinated not only offers protection from the harmful effects of COVID-19, but it also enables students to participate in student life safely."
Exemptions will be made based on medical and Ontario Human Rights Grounds.
Students living on campus in the fall will get more information via email in the coming days.
More information on the school's plan for the fall can be found here.
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