Immunizations and Medical Screenings

Jul 16, 2018

Scope: Who is Covered by this Policy?

All Oxford undergraduate and graduate students who will live in an on-campus residence hall or apartment. Some academic programs may have additional immunization requirements. 

Important Note: Requesting an exemption from these requirements does not equate to registration as an individual with a disability. If you require disability related accomodations outside of this exemption, you must go through the University disability registration process. 

Policy

Immunizations

Miami University requires all Oxford students who live on campus to meet the following requirements by August 1 for the fall semester, or January 15 for those enrolling during the spring semester. Exemptions from these requirements will be considered for certain medical conditions and documented non-medical reasons (e.g., religious convictions/reasons of conscience). Exemption requests are processed through the Proof of Immunization form on the Student Health Services website along with instructions for how to upload exemption documentation.

Failure to meet the requirements will result in the placement of a registration hold on the student's account. A regisrtration hold will prevent the student from registering for classes or making change to their class schedule.

Required Immunizations

Students must submit documentation from their licensed healthcare provider as evidence of the following required immunizations. Instructions for submitting documentation can be found on the Student Health Services Immunization webspage. 

  • Hepatitis B
    • Three (3) doses are required. Doses must be sequenced according to CDC recommendations.
    • Quantitative titer drawn in the United States is accepted in place of three doses
  • Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
    • Two (2) doses of MMR are required. Doses must be sequenced according to CDC recommendations.
    • Quantitative titer drawn in the United States is accepted in place of two doses.
  • Polio 
    • Four (4) doses of IPV or OPV will be accepted. Doses must be sequenced according to CDC recommendations.
    • If the third dose of either series was received prior to the fourth birthday, a fourth (4) dose is required. 
    • If a combination of OPV and IPV was received, four (4) doses of either vaccine are required. 
  • Meningococcal ACWY*
    • One (1) dose is required after age 16
  • Tetanus/Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap)
    • One (1) dose required within the last 10 years
  • Varicella
    • Two (2) doses required. Doses must be sequenced according to CDC recommendations.
    • Quantitative titer drawn in the United States will be accepted in place of doses

 Vaccination requirements are subject to change according to the Ohio Department of Health. 

*The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that college students under the age of 25 consult with their health care provider about obtaining the Meningococcal B vaccination in addition to the Meningococcal ACWY vaccination.

Medical Screenings and Tuberculosis Testing

In addition to these required immunizations, a medical screening through Student Health Services is required for all incoming international students, including those attending a regional campus. The screening includes a physical exam, document check of immunizations, and any necessary bloodwork or immunizations.

A screening for tuberculosis (TB) is required for any student who has traveled to or lived in a high burden country (as determined by the World Health Organization) for greater than six (6) weeks. 

If the TB test is positive, the student must return to Student Health Services for a medical evaluation. Students who fail to return will have a registration hold on the current semester until they comply.

 

Related Form(s)

Immunization Documentation Form (for healthcare provider)

Proof of Immunization form (includes exemption form)

Additional Resources and Procedures

Websites

Student Health

FAQ

Not Applicable.

Policy Administration

Next Review Date

7/1/2025

Responsible Officer

  • Assistant Vice President for Health and Wellness

Legal Authority

Not Applicable.

Compliance Policy

Yes

Revision History

Amended July 2018; Amended July 2020; Amended January 2022; Amended February 2023; Amended January 2024

Reference ID

Previously located in Student Handbook 1.1

Reviewing Bodies

Administrative