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information on required immunizations

All matriculated graduate students (full-time and part-time) must show proof of adequate immunization* against Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, German Measles (Rubella) and Chicken Pox(Varicella). Such proof must be signed by a healthcare provider. The only exceptions are the following:

  • Those born prior to January 1, 1957 (where applicable) 
  • Those with a valid medical exemption signed by their healthcare provider
  • Those who provide documented laboratory proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella.
  • Those who provide a statement that immunization is contrary to their religious beliefs;
  • Those graduated from a Connecticut high school in 1999 or later (for Measles, Mumps, Rubella only);
  • Those who are enrolled exclusively in a program for which students  do not congregate oncampus for classes or to participate in institutional-sponsored events, such as students enrolled in distance learning programs conducted entirely through electronic media in a setting without other students present.

*Adequate immunization:

Measles (Rubeola) - one injection at 12 months of age or older and on or after January 1, 1969, and a second dose after January 1, 1980.

Mumps - one injection after 12 monthsof age.

German Measles (Rubella) - one injection after 12 months of age.

Chicken Pox (Varicella) - one injection on or after 12 months of age and before that individual's thirteenth birthday or two (2)injections of Varicella vaccine given at least four weeks apart if the first dose was given on or after the individual's thirteenth birthday.

 

Additional Requirement for On-Campus Resident Students

Connecticut state statutes also require that all students living in campus housing are required to bevaccinated against Meningitis with the following exceptions:

1.       Those with a valid medical exemption signed by their healthcare provider;

2.      Those who provide a statement that immunization is contrary to their religious beliefs.

Documentation must be submitted to the university health service prior to moving into campus residence facilities. The university reserves the right to deny registration and campus housing to any student not incompliance with the above health requirements. Accident insurance protection is part of the General Fee paid by all full-time students. In addition to theaccident coverage, the university also requires a sickness insurance plan to cover some surgical expenses and hospitalization costs. Full-time students will be automatically enrolled in and billed for the sickness insurance plan unless they waive the insurance on-line at www.aetnastudenthealth.com. Details of both plans are in a brochure distributed by the university to each student or on-line at www.aetnastudenthealth.com. In the event of accident or sickness, students can obtain a medical claim form on-line www.aetnastudenthealth.com. Students are advised to consult the health insurance brochure available from the university health service or www.aetnastudenthealth.com for additional information you can contact Dr. Diane Morgenthaler.