COVID-19 vaccine NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. - Rutgers University will be requiring students who are enrolled for the 2021 fall semester to be vaccinated against COVID-19.The university announced the decision Thursday, citing assurances from the federal government that vaccines will be available for all Americans by the end of May.University officials noted that students can request an exemption from vaccination for medical and religious reasons, and students enrolled in fully remote programs will not be required to be vaccinated."We are committed to health and safety for all members of our community, and adding COVID-19 vaccination to our student immunization requirements will help provide a safer and more robust college experience for our.