WSU Policies and Procedures

8.14 / Meningitis Vaccination for Students Living in University Residence Halls

Purpose:
The purpose of this statement is to set forth University policy with regard to meningitis vaccinations for students living in University residence halls in response to and in compliance with the requirements of Board of Regents policy.

Preamble:
In September of 2005, the Kansas Board of Regents adopted a policy mandating all state universities to put in place policies and procedures effective as of the Fall Semester of the 2006-2007 academic year requiring that all incoming students residing in University housing be vaccinated against meningitis. This policy statement is intended to comply with Regents policy.

Policy Statement:

1. Each first-time resident of a University residence hall shall be required to complete and submit a Meningitis Vaccination and Disease Information Form within fifteen (15) days of occupancy of a University residence hall.

2. Any first-time resident who wishes to refuse to be immunized against meningitis will be required to complete and submit a waiver document provided by Housing and Residence Life.

3. Any first-time resident who does not complete and submit a Meningitis Vaccination and Disease Information Form or a signed waiver document within fifteen (15) days of occupancy of a University residence hall shall be referred to the Dean of Students.

Implementation:
This policy shall be included in the WSU Policies and Procedures Manual and shared with appropriate constituencies of the University.

The Vice President for Campus Life and University Relations shall have primary responsibilty for publication, dissemination and implementation of this University policy.

Effective Date:
February 1, 2006

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