Student Meningitis Immunization

Policy number: 
07.025
Policy description: 

The University of North Texas (UNT) is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for members of the University community by protecting students from vaccine-preventable diseases.

Policy owner: VP for Enrollment
Policy contact: 
Shari Schwartz
Sr. Assoc. VP of Enrollment and Registrar
University Registrar
Applies to: 
Students
Date Issued: 
Saturday, August 1, 1992

Last updated: 

Date: 
07/31/2023
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
This policy was updated to remove references to Tuberculosis (TB) screening and documentation requirements. Information about TB may now be found in UNT Policy 07.003 Student Health and Wellness Center. Ownership of this policy was changed from VP for Student Affairs (Student Health and Wellness Center) to VP for Enrollment (University Registrar). The name of this policy has also changed from "Student Immunization and Screening/Testing" to "Student Meningitis Immunization" and now focuses on meningitis related information. All other relevant information that was not applicable to this policy but was still considered relevant was moved to 07.003.
Date: 
04/14/2021
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
Revision updated Tuberculosis screening and documentation requirements for international students.
Date: 
01/13/2020
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
The policy revision included adding a definition for Bacterial Meningitis, as well as clarifying additional policy language.
Date: 
10/07/2013
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
Revised to comply with recent legislative changes to the meningitis immunization requirements. Effective 10/07/2013.
Date: 
11/07/2012
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
Revised for clarity and to accurately reflect current practice and procedure. Effective 11/07/2012.
Date: 
02/19/2010
Action: 
Revision
Comments: 
The policy (formerly the "Immunization Policy") is revised to include mandatory bacterial meningitis vaccination requirements for first-time students who are moving into on-campus housing. Additionally, the policy includes Tuberculosis (TB) screening and testing requirements for incoming students who are born in countries with a high prevalence of TB, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Effective 2/16/2010.