Student immunization requirements

All incoming students are required to submit their immunization records.

Immunization requirements

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Records must be submitted to the college by Aug. 1 for students entering in the fall semester, and by Jan. 1 for students entering in the spring semester. Any student that fails to provide proof of immunity shall be precluded from enrolling in a subsequent term unless the student provides proof of immunity acceptable to the Dean of Students Office or is granted a medical or religious exemption by the institution.

(An the immunization form is available for download if your provider requires you to provide one.)

Note: Students are responsible for covering the costs of vaccinations.

Required vaccines

Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis vaccine

Three doses of DTP, DTAP, DT, TD OR TDAP with one dose of TDAP in the past 10 years

Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine

Two doses of MMR at least 28 days apart after 12 months of age.

Date disease diagnosed and certified by a physician OR lab test proving high immunity (lab report must be attached to the immunization form).

Those born before Jan. 1, 1957, are exempt from the MMR vaccine requirements only.

Meningitis (meningococcal conjugate)

Two doses, if the first dose was administered between ages 11-16. Only one dose is required if administered at age 16 or later.

Tuberculosis (non-U.S. residents only)

Tuberculin skin test; date given; result. If tested positive for tuberculosis, a chest X-ray and X-ray results also are required.

If the tuberculin skin test is not available in your home country, a blood test or X-ray may be substituted. Please be advised that the results of such testing must be on the record and must be dated no more than 8 weeks prior to your arrival to campus.

If tested positive for tuberculosis through skin or blood testing, a chest X-ray and X-ray results are required, and the student must notify the Dean of Students Office for further instructions.

Other recommended (not required) vaccines

COVID

Due to the fluidity of the current pandemic and state guidelines related to COVID, this may be required in the future.

Hepatitis B

Immunization records

Your immunization information should be available from a previous high school or four-year college or university, a primary health care provider, or military records.

Immunization records must be certified and dated by a physician, public health official, or a registered nurse.

Information must be in English or accompanied by an official translation.

Exemptions

Only the following exemptions will be accepted and statements must accompany this record. Statements must be on official letterhead and in English.

• Medical contraindications: A written, signed and dated statement from a physician stating the specific vaccine(s) contraindicated and duration of medical condition that contraindicates the vaccine(s).
• Religious exemption: A written, signed and dated statement by the student (or parent/guardian if the student is under the age of 18) describing his/her objection to immunization based upon recognized religious tenets and practice.
• Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy: A signed statement is required from a physician stating the student is pregnant or pregnancy is suspected.

Anyone with a vaccine exemption may be excluded from the college in the event of outbreaks or pandemics in accordance with public health recommendations.