All students are required to provide proof of the following immunizations in order to attend classes. The university does recognize religious exemptions to this policy. Students who request an exemption must fill out the Religious Exemption form found by clicking on the link “Forms” at the following link: southern.edu/uhc. Because the form must be notarized, you should print the form off, complete all steps, and attach the scanned form to an email addressed to uhc@southern.edu.
- PPD (TB) Skin Test- Must be done within 6 months from the start of school. If positive, will need IGRA lab test results within the past year. If you have received TB treatment, please submit proof of treatment and a chest x-ray done in the past 5 years.
- Two MMRs (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)—After 12 months of age for students born after 1956 or attach lab copies of titers showing immunity for all three diseases
- Hepatitis B (Series of 3)—Students must choose either to be vaccinated or sign a waiver.
- Meningococcal Meningitis—Students must choose either to be vaccinated or sign a waiver.
- Two Varicella (chickenpox)—For students born after 1980 or attach a history of illness diagnosed by a healthcare provider or documentation of blood test showing immunity to Varicella.
Proof of vaccinations must be provided by submitting a copy of an official immunization record (in English) or a form by a medical provider verifying the immunization dates along with the physician's signature.