The Minister of Higher Education and university presidents want all students to return to campuses in September.

A possible organization as it stands if the coronavirus epidemic does not flare up, but which will require that they be fully vaccinated.

While France is going through a fourth wave of coronavirus, universities are already looking towards the start of the school year.

But after a difficult year for students, many uncertainties remain.

At this stage, if the faculties are still preparing for the scenario of a face-to-face re-entry, certain conditions will be required.

Starting with vaccination.

Towards "100% vaccinated" students

The watchword in fact is always face-to-face in September.

The Minister of Higher Education, like the university presidents, want all students to return to campuses.

But Frédérique Vidal wishes to warn the students, whom she calls on to be imperatively vaccinated.

“The fact that they are vaccinated will allow us to maintain 100% face-to-face presence in the establishments. And if this is not the case, we will take the necessary measures. But I cannot tell you today which ones. 'is not a threat, it's just reality, "she explained at the microphone of Europe 1.

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According to studies from Public Health France, 71% of students aged 18 to 24 have started their vaccination process or are indicating their intention to be vaccinated.

"It would have to be 100%," adds the minister.

And above all, that this vaccination be finalized before the resumption so that there is no large-scale contamination.

The health pass soon effective for young people

A goal that seems achievable for Benjamin Davido, infectious disease specialist at the Raymond Poincaré hospital in Garches, who is very pleased with the strong surge in vaccination among young people.

"The first evening of Emmanuel Macron's announcement, 65% were under 30," he said.

According to him as soon as the number of vaccinated is reasonable, the health pass will be effective, including among young people. "Even for those who go to an indoor nightclub, since we know that it is a place of contamination" , he said. The faculties are planning to install barnums everywhere at the start of the school year, in order to allow students to complete their vaccination.