For the safety of our campus community, all students are required to have certain up-to-date immunizations before arriving on campus. As such, all new students must verify their immunization and medical histories through our Student Medical Report and Immunization form. 

All incoming students, regardless of classification, must have the following vaccination:  

  • Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine — All students born after 1956 must have had 2 doses of the vaccine. One dose must have been the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine. A copy of a lab report showing proof of immunity from measles (rubeola), mumps and rubella can be submitted in lieu of the vaccine. 

All incoming international students, regardless of classification, must also have the following test/vaccination and documentation:  

  • TB Skin Test or BCG Vaccine -A negative Tuberculosis Test is required of all international students. Students who are found to have a positive test will not be permitted to attend classes until follow-up testing can be completed and it is determined there is no active Tuberculosis disease. Record of BCG Vaccination can be submitted in place of a TB Skin Test. 
  • Please complete and email the UWA Medical History and Immunization Form to admissions@uwa.edu.

We recommend that all incoming students, especially those living in residence halls, have the following vaccination: 

  • Meningitis Vaccine (A, C, Y, W-135) — within the past five (5) years 

*Online Learners are not required to provide proof of immunizations. 

Failure to comply with Immunization and Medical Records Verification, including verification of all required immunizations, will result in an inability to register for classes and participate in other pre-fall activities such as athletics, band, cheerleader tryouts, practice or residence hall check-in. 

Individual Colleges, e.g., the College of Nursing, may have additional immunization requirements. These are general guidelines to be interpreted by the staff and subject to change based on the medical needs of the University. 

Medical history and immunization information MUST be submitted at least one month prior to your intended enrollment date: We recommend having everything verified prior to your attendance at Go West Orientation, as you will not be allowed to register for classes without being cleared. 

If you have any questions, you can email admissions@uwa.edu or call (205) 652-5531.  

Be sure to include your student ID when you email or call. 

Due dates: 
Spring Term: Due by December 1 
Summer Term: Due by May 1 
Fall Term: Due by August 1 (or by the summer orientation date)