For students at Rutgers University and a number of other New Jersey colleges, the new semester is starting this week with remote learning after the widespread spike in COVID-19 cases. It’s been a frustrating experience for many students, who would prefer to attend classes in person. They want to leave their dorm rooms and fully participate in campus life.
According to Rutgers University’s website, “In-person classes and associated services will resume on Monday, January 31, 2022 … Students returning to housing must have received a booster, when eligible, and are strongly encouraged to take a COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to their arrival…”


