Health and Immunization Requirements

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General education students must present the following:

  • Yearly verification of tuberculosis screening test. If test is positive refer to the Communicable Disease Policy in the Student Handbook.
  • Updated immunization records including, MMR, and Tetanus-Diphtheria
  • Verification of varicella vaccination or immunity (titer)

Students in a professional program must present the following:

  • Yearly verification of tuberculosis screening test. If test is positive refer to the Communicable Disease Policy in the Student Handbook.
  • Updated immunization records including Hepatitis B, MMR and Tetanus-Diphtheria
  • Verification of varicella vaccination or immunity titer
  • Evidence of physical examination within three months prior to beginning a professional program
  • Verification of current certification in professional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association including infant, child and adult CPR
  • Evidence of a successfully completed “FIT” test prior to the professional program deadline, must be completed on an annual basis

In addition to the above criteria, individual programs may have specific requirements which are listed in the individual program sections of this Academic Bulletin.