RADFORD – Radford University students planning to attend in-person classes for the fall semester have
until August 2 to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
The university has implemented a vaccine requirement for students attending in-person classes and
activities.
“This vaccine requirement is effective with the Fall 2021 semester and must be met prior to students
arriving on campus or in the area for the start of the semester as any delayed compliance could pose a
significant risk to the immediate campus,” the university announced June 15. “For students, both new and
returning, taking Fall 2021 classes, all vaccine related documentation, either demonstrated compliance or
requested exemption, is required by August 2, 2021.”
Electronic submissions of vaccine status can be uploaded via a secure Medicat website at
https://radford.medicatconnect.com. As an alternative submission process, a paper form can be
downloaded, completed, and returned to the University. All submissions must be received by the August
2, 2021 deadline. Students who submit their documentation before August 2 will be eligible for a prize
drawing the Friday after they submit, and all students who get their information in before the August 2
deadline will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a $1,000 scholarship for the Fall 2021 semester.
“Students enrolled in a fully online program with no in-person engagement or physical presence on
campus are not subject to the vaccine requirement as they pose a limited health and safety risk to the
immediate campus,” the announcement reads. “Additionally, an exemption process for either a medical or
religious reason is available.”
Questions regarding the overall process and/or an individual situation can be submitted via e-mail to
vaccine@radford.edu. Additionally, the Dean of Students Office can be contacted at (540) 831-6297 for
those needing assistance by phone.
