COVID Vaccine Required For All Students, Staff At RVCC

BRANCHBURG, NJ — All Raritan Valley Community College students, faculty, and staff must be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Nov. 1, the Branchburg-based college announced on Tuesday morning.

"Raritan Valley Community College is working together as a community to keep our campus safe. The health and safety of our students and the entire College community is always our top priority," according to the college on its website.

This requirement would not affect the fall 2021 semester as students may still register even if they are not yet fully vaccinated.

However, students will not be able to register for spring semester classes unless they show proof of vaccination. Registration for the spring 2022 semester begins Nov. 1. The spring semester begins Jan. 19, 2022.

Along with the vaccine mandates, face masks are required in all RVCC buildings.

Students who have questions, or who are requesting a vaccination exemption because of medical or religious reasons, should email DOSS@raritanval.edu.

Faculty and Staff who are requesting a medical or religious vaccine exemption should email Mary Ann Johnson, Assistant Director of Benefits & Payroll, maryann.johnson@raritanval.edu.

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