Since the COVID -19 pandemic began, universities around the country have been implementing strict guidelines to keep their students as safe as possible during the school year.
From social distancing to contact tracing, the typical college experience has been closely regulated to limit the spread of the virus at many schools. And students can face serious academic consequences if they are accused of violating these policies.
As the COVID -19 vaccine becomes more available to college students, and the end of the pandemic seems not entirely out of reach, many students are wondering if their universities will still be enforcing these rules in the 2021 Fall Semester.
While it’s impossible to answer for every college and university in the DC area, the safe bet is that most schools will continue to require social distancing and contact tracing until a critical mass of students have been vaccinated. DC student defense attorney Shan Wu explains below.