ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION: Over the past three semesters, universities in many countries have had to organize learning and teaching off campus to protect health and safety of students and staff. In Germany, the political goal of returning well over 50% of all courses to face-to-face teaching can only be achieved if as many students as possible are fully vaccinated. We provide an analysis of students' attitudes and experiences towards pandemic-related health and safety measures and with existing immunization programs. The results will inform the development and adjustment of future immunization services. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We developed a mixed-methods approach including an online survey and an accompanying document analysis of relevant health and safety material providing additional background for the interpretation of the results. The survey included questions on attitudes towards pandemic-related health and safety measures, vaccination status, and experiences with the accessibility of vaccination services. RESULTS AND CONCULUSION: The student survey (n = 4036;response rate = 15%) was conducted at the University of Tübingen between July and August 2021. Of all students, 74% had already been fully vaccinated, indicating a high level of acceptance regarding the COVID-19 vaccination among students. Students considered both behavioral and structural preventive measures as important. After three semesters of online classes, this is likely to play a significant role in preventing coronavirus infections when campus life resumes in October 2021. We are currently recruiting new participants to compare results between universities.