Effective: April 14, 2021

Policy Review Date: YEAR

Policy Executive: Vice President for Student Engagement and Success

Responsible Office/Unit: Office of Health and Wellbeing

Policy Statement:

Applicability:

Content:

          Policy

(1) The following policy shall apply to all students attending the university. Every individual must demonstrate compliance with recommended immunization practices established by the university and (CDC) Center for Disease Control. Campus partners responsible for recruiting, admitting, and onboarding students will be responsible for notifying all current and future students of immunization requirements. Admissions will notify all incoming students of the immunization requirements and conditions for waivers when requested. The Student Medical Clinic will answer questions regarding waivers.

(2) The following immunizations are required: Measles/mumps/ rubella (MMR) 2 doses, Meningococcal Quadrivalent Polysaccharide (Bacterial Meningitis), and COVID-19. Influenza, Tdap, Varicella (Chickenpox), Hepatitis A &B, Polio, Meningitis Band HPV are highly recommended immunizations.

(3) All individuals will be required to demonstrate proof they have had the recommended number of doses for any FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccinations as a condition of enrollment. Additional documentation for repeated COVID-19 vaccinations will be required following future CDC/FDA recommendations.

(4) All individuals shall demonstrate proof they have had two MMR immunizations after 12 months of age and after 1958; demonstrate proof of one MMR prior to enrollment and obtain a second within a period of time established by the university; or sign a waiver for an exemption from immunization.
Such exemption may be allowed for medical reasons. Individuals must be able to demonstrate proof of a Tdap immunization within the last ten years.

(5) Students who fail to demonstrate appropriate proof of immunizations of immunity; or fail to obtain immunizations; or otherwise sign a waiver for exemption may be subject to exclusion from campus during an outbreak. Compliance will be monitored by the Student Medical Clinic, who will notify the Registrar periodically of student compliance.

(6) All individuals who enroll as students of the university, after the effective date of this policy, shall be required to complete an immunization report form as a condition of enrollment. The immunization report form to be completed shall include documentation of immunization dates or immunity (titer); or a signed waiver of exemption due to medical or religious reasons.

(7) All of the immunizations records and any identifiable Protected Health Information (PHI) will be stored on a secure system, Med + Proctor, and will notify Admissions and the Registrar for students’ clearance, waiver status or non-compliance status.

(8) In the case of an outbreak the university will work with the local health department on a response plan. Students who have completed a waiver may be limited from attending classes or going to work based on the recommendations of the local health officer as required by law (RCW 70.05.070). Accommodations may be considered but will depend on the severity of the outbreak.

(9) Limited Access on Campus:
A. Students that are unimmunized may not be able to come to campus due to the risk of infection and transmission. Removal of the “limitation” will be based on the local health officer’s assessment of the outbreak and will be reviewed daily/weekly.

(10) Isolated on or off Campus:
A. Students that are unimmunized may be isolated on-campus or off-campus due to the risk of infection and transmission. Removal of the “restriction” will be based on the local health officer and Student Medical Clinic Director’s assessment of the outbreak and will be reviewed daily/weekly.

(11) Reasonable Accommodations:
A. Students that are isolated may be provided with online access to classes if available or an additional option identified by faculty. All reasonable accommodations are provided with the intent to minimize exposure and decrease transmission.

History: 

Responsibility: Dean of Student Success; Authority: Provost/VP for Academic & Student Life; Reviewed/Endorsed by: Provost’s Council 7/24/2012; 1/26/2021; Cabinet 3/17/2021; UPAC Review/Effective Date: 11/07/2012; 02/19/2020; 04/14/2021; Approved by: James L. Gaudino, President
Reformatted and Assigned new Policy Number - Previous Policy CWUP 2-40-142, June 2025