Oregon State University Joins Growing List of Schools Requiring COVID Booster Shot

Oregon State University joined the growing lists of schools requiring a COVID booster shot, as officials from the university announced Tuesday that students, faculty and staff will need to receive one.

"The university's decision is intentional: We seek to minimize disruption of student learning and experience and provide predictability for our faculty and university operations," wrote Oregon State University Interim President Rebecca Johnson and Provost and Executive Vice President Edward Feser in a letter posted on the university's website Tuesday.

"In the days ahead, we will provide you more information about this booster requirement, including means and dates of when compliance will be required as you become eligible for a booster," the letter stated.

In-person instruction and other university activities are set to resume on campus on January 3, officials said. Students returning to residence halls will have to test for COVID-19, though.