U of R requiring COVID-19 booster for spring semester

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — The University of Rochester is requiring all eligible students to get a COVID-19 booster shot before returning to campus for the spring semester.

The university says students who are vaccinated but not currently eligible for a booster will be required to get the booster within 30 days of becoming eligible and students who received a valid religious or medical exemption will be exempt from the booster requirement as well.

Booster shots help slow COVID’s spread, protect against severe symptoms, reduce hospitalizations & deaths

For our city. For our region. For our hospitals & healthcare workers. For our campuses. For our families. #GetVaccinated #GetBoosted #URCommitment https://t.co/70SktwyhE6 pic.twitter.com/qwPFOIszeN

— University of Rochester (@UofR) December 28, 2021

The U of R said it is still finishing a system for students to submit proof of a booster to the University Health Service and will provide that information in the new year.