Student Services Manual (SSM)

Effective: 10/30/1985

Revised: 7/1/2012

SSM 106–01: Immunization Requirements

Purpose

To prevent communicable diseases that could interrupt the educational process, and to safeguard the health of ASU community members

Sources

Centers for Disease Control

Arizona Department of Health Services

Arizona Board of Regents Policy Manual - 5-206

American College Health Association

ASU Health Services

Applicability

All incoming and continuing ASU students

Background

Several serious communicable illnesses can be prevented by immunizations and health screening. In recent years, measles (rubeola) has been a serious problem on college and university campuses.

Policy

All ASU students must document proof of measles (rubeola) immunity. Proof of immunity requires one of the following:

1. written proof of two MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) or rubeola vaccinations, at least one of which must have been given after 12/31/1979

   or

2. a blood test showing immunity

   or

3. date of birth prior to 1957.

Students are required to submit proof of immunity to ASU Health Services for verification before registering for classes. Students who do not provide proof of immunity will not be permitted to live in any ASU residence hall or to attend classes on any ASU campus.

ASU strongly recommends that students also be immunized against mumps, tetanus, hepatitis B, diphtheria, and meningitis. Special populations may need other vaccines.

For more information, please visit the ASU Health Services Immunization page.

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