| Policy Category | Policy Owner | Version Effective Date | Review Cycle | Last Reviewed | Policy Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. Student Affairs | SVP & Chief Student Affairs Officer | May 13, 2025 | Every 5 years | May 13, 2025 | Office of Student Affairs |
- Purpose
The purpose of this Policy is to promote a safe and healthy learning environment for all Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ) students by supporting immunization practices recommended by the American College Health Association (ACHA). This Policy acknowledges the importance of vaccinations in reducing the spread of infectious diseases and aligns Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ with public health best practices. However, recognizing the unique structure of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s online, hybrid, and in-person programs, this Policy also clarifies that proof of vaccination is not required for enrollment or attendance in these course formats. - Policy
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ supports the ACHA's recommendation that students born after 1956 be immunized against measles, rubella, mumps, and tetanus/diphtheria. Although students are encouraged to keep vaccinations current, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ does not require proof of immunization to enroll in or attend online, hybrid, or in-person courses.- Local, State, and Site-Specific Requirements
All Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ students participating in hybrid classes that combine on-site and online instruction, and face-to-face classes are expected to comply with any local, state, or site-specific public health requirements. This may include adherence to mandates such as mask-wearing, social distancing, temperature screenings, immunizations, and health attestations as applicable to their physical learning location.
- Local, State, and Site-Specific Requirements