All incoming full-time freshmen must submit proof of immunization against the following diseases as specified below:

Measles (Rubeola)

All entering students born after 1956 must have two doses of live measles vaccine:
the first dose administered at 12 months of age or older;
the second dose administered at least one month after the initial dose.  A history of measles immunity proved by serological evidence showing adequate antibody to measles satisfies this requirement.

German Measles (Rubella)

One dose of live attenuated rubella vaccine administered at 12 months of age or older.  A history of rubella immunity proved by serological evidence showing adequate antibody to rubella satisfies this requirement.

Mumps

One dose of live attenuated mumps vaccine administered at 12 months of age or older, or a physician diagnosis of mumps disease indicated by a written record signed by the physician or his designee. A current inoculation of the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccine satisfies the University immunization requirement.

Proof of Immunization

All incoming freshmen must provide to the University Student Health Service documentation of immunization which includes the month, day, and year that the immunizations were administered.  Completed immunization forms must be kept on file in the Student Health Service.

Exemptions from Immunization

A student may be granted a medical exemption from immunization based on a written statement from a physician, or his designee, that the immunization may be detrimental to the health of the student. A religious exemption from immunization may be granted based on a student’s written objection to the immunization on religious grounds or on the basis of a strong moral or ethical conviction similar to a religious belief.

However, if an outbreak of Measles, Mumps or Rubella occurs, the State Health Department may exclude students from classes who do not provide proof of immunity to these diseases.

Failure to Comply

Incoming full-time freshmen who, after receipt of notification by the University that their immunization records are incomplete, fail to provide proof of immunization or written request for exemption as described above, will be prohibited from registering for any classes beyond the term following initial enrollment.