BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – Southern University officials say Friday, January 21 is the last day for all students and employees to comply with their Spring 2022 COVID-19 vaccination protocols.

All students and employees submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or an exemption request by 5:00 p.m. Friday.

Students who do not submit proof of vaccination, medical or religious exemption, or a letter of dissent, will have their Spring 2022 classes waived.

Additionally, all Southern University residence students must submit a negative COVID-19 test, regardless of their vaccination status, prior to moving into on-campus housing.

Officials say free COVID-19 tests and vaccinations are available on campus at the Horace W. Moody Intramural Sports Complex, which is open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. No appointment is necessary.

Students can also make an appointment with the Student Health Center.

Spring 2022 classes begin Wednesday, January 26. A mask mandate will remain in effect on the Southern University campus.

For more details on Southern’s COVID-19 mitigation efforts and protocols, visit subr.edu/covid19.

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