Title:	Immunization and Health Screening Policy
Policy Owner:	Student Health and Wellness
Applies to:	Matriculating students with an on-campus presence
Campus Applicability:	Storrs and Regional Campuses
Approval Date:	September 29, 2025
Effective Date:	September 29, 2025
For More Information, Contact:	Student Health and Wellness
Contact Information:	(860) 486-4700 studenthealth@uconn.edu
Official Website:	https://studenthealth.uconn.edu

PURPOSE

To promote public health and safety across the university community by defining and enforcing immunization and health screening requirements in accordance with Connecticut law.

APPLIES TO

This policy applies to all matriculating students with an on-campus presence, including students registered for an in-person class and/or those who live in university housing.

POLICY STATEMENT

Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) and Varicella (Chickenpox)

Prior to matriculation, each student must provide Student Health and Wellness with documentation of immunization against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) and Varicella (Chickenpox). Acceptable documentation includes:

• A record of two vaccine doses administered after the first birthday;
• A positive titer (blood test) demonstrating immunity; or
• A certificate from a physician, a physician’s assistant, an advanced practice registered nurse, or the director of health in the student’s town of residence stating that the student has had a confirmed case of such disease.

Meningococcal Vaccine Requirement for Residential Students

Each residential student living in university housing, including properties owned or leased by the university, must provide Student Health and Wellness with evidence of having received a meningococcal conjugate vaccine not more than five years prior to matriculation.

Tuberculosis (TB) Screening

All students must complete the tuberculosis risk assessment contained in their student health questionnaire. Students that respond affirmatively to any questions in the risk assessment are required to submit evidence of a tuberculosis test performed within the six months prior to their matriculation date. A chest x-ray will be required for positive test results.

Exemptions

Medical exemptions to required immunizations must be certified by a physician, a physician assistant or an advanced practice nurse. In accordance with Public Act 21-6, only religious exemptions dated prior to April 28, 2021, will be recognized.

Students that have not received the required vaccines or otherwise demonstrated immunity, including those students that have a medical or religious exemption, can be required to leave campus if the Student Health and Wellness Medical Director or a Connecticut public health official determines that an outbreak has occurred or that an unvaccinated student presents a danger to others on campus.

ENFORCEMENT

Violations of this policy and any related procedures may result in appropriate disciplinary measures in accordance with the University of Connecticut Student Code.

After the tenth day of classes, a registration hold will be placed on the account of any student that does not comply with this policy.

Further information is available at: https://studenthealth.uconn.edu/immunizations/

REFERENCES

C.G.S. Title 10a Chapter 185b Sec. 10a-155 Required immunizations for college students
C.G.S. Title 10a Chapter 185b Sec. 10a-155a Presence in institution of a student who has not been immunized
C.G.S. Title 10a Chapter 185b Sec. 10a-155b Meningitis vaccination for residents of on-campus housing
Public Act 21-6
CSDE Guidance Regarding Act 21-6, An Act Concerning Immunizations

POLICY HISTORY

Policy created: 11/19/2014

Revisions: 09/29/2025 (Approved by the University’s Senior Policy Council and President)