Boston University will be permanently closing its COVID-19 Clinical Testing Laboratory and transitioning to a tiered vaccination policy starting May 23, according to an email sent to students from Judy Platt, Chief Health Officer and Executive Director Student Health Services.
Now, more than ever, it seems BU has chosen to doggedly pursue in-person learning, even if that means creating new policies that inspire more unease than confidence.
Boston University President Robert Brown announced in an email to students and parents Friday that the University plans to hold in-person classes this Fall, citing increased vaccination distribution.
Boston University experienced a spike in the on-campus positive test rate for COVID-19, as students, faculty and staff prepare for their return to campus after the holidays.
We were extremely lucky to have made it through the Fall so far without a major outbreak on campus, but we are pushing our luck to think we can do the same this Spring without fine-tuning our safety measures.
The University has done a lot to ensure our semester made it to this point without major incident, and we should do our part to make sure things don’t come crashing down due to our desires to finally travel.
Offering the chance to cancel housing contracts will give students a better peace of mind and more control over their living situations, rather than forcing them to choose between two less-than-ideal options.
Though the COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed college life, many students said they find it safe to still travel off campus thanks to BU’s comprehensive health guidelines.
