(West Lafayette, IN) - Purdue University has announced that it will return to normal operations at all campuses next school year. 

The Board of Trustees on Wednesday approved a plan for students returning to campus.  Full occupancy of classrooms and other venues tops the list.  Alumni and visitors will be welcomed back.  Masks will not be required. 

As for vaccinations, they will be encouraged, but optional. However, according to Purdue’s plan proof of vaccination will be required by August 13, or else “routine surveillance testing and contact tracing” will apply.

The full list of policies are outlined here.  All of the policies are subject to change if the COVID situation worsens.