NCSU to require COVID-19 tests for unvaccinated students and staff, everyone living on campus
North Carolina State University will require that unvaccinated students, faculty and staff and everyone living in university housing get a COVID-19 test before returning for the spring semester.
Posted — UpdatedThe policy also applies to anyone who lives in university housing and within the Greek Village regardless of their vaccination or booster status.
NCSU is also resuming all of its current COVID-19 safety measures for 'at least the first few weeks of the spring semester.' NCSU also has a weekly testing requirement for all unvaccinated students who live on campus.
The new policy is a response to the rise of the omicron variant of the coronavirus and increasing cases statewide.
Other Triangle universities are making similar plans to keep students safe upon their return from the holiday break.
Meanwhile, Duke University leaders have decided that the spring semester should start online with all classes being held remotely from Jan. 5 to Jan. 8. Duke requires that students and faculty be vaccinated and is adding a requirement in January that all those eligible get a booster shot.
Campbell University is also requiring all unvaccinated students be tested before arriving on campus.
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