Immunizations

Immunization documentation is not required for University enrollment, except for those in allied health studies and for those required to have the meningitis vaccine. However, immunizations against diphtheria, hepatitis A and B, influenza, measles, meningitis, mumps, pertussis, poliomyelitis, rubella, tetanus and varicella are encouraged to prevent outbreak and spread of these diseases. Information about these and other available immunizations can be obtained from Student Health Service on the Denton campus, from the Assistant Director of Student Life in Dallas, and from the Assistant Director of Student Life on the Houston campus.

Please contact Student Health Services, a private physician, or the local health department to arrange immunizations.

This information is provided pursuant to SB 1517 amending Sections 2.09 and 2.09a of the Texas Education Code, spring 1991 and the Texas Administrative Code 25 TAC 97.

Tuberculosis Screening and Case Management Policy
(Refer to https://servicecenter.twu.edu/TDClient/KB/ArticleDet?ID=34896 for complete Regent Policy)

TWU follows the recommendations of the American College Health Association (ACHA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regarding tuberculosis screening and case management.

• All new and newly transferred international students, and new students considered to be international by TAC §21.25(c) (formerly, HB 1403) or TEC 54.052 due to birth or residence outside of the U.S must complete the Tuberculosis screening process prior to the first day of class
  • Students who are noncompliant with this policy will be blocked from registration and class attendance until they come into compliance.
• Health Professional Students will undergo tuberculosis screening before beginning clinical rotations and annually thereafter as required by their individual departments and/or clinical assignments.
  • Students who are noncompliant with this policy will be blocked from attending clinical rotations until they come into compliance.
• Persons with signs or symptoms of active tuberculosis or who have close contact with a person with active tuberculosis will undergo screening as determined by a medical practitioner at Student Health Services and/or a pulmonary or infectious disease specialist in conjunction with the Local County Health Department.

All screening must take place within the United States. The screening process must be completed prior to registration for classes at TWU. For additional information, please see Tuberculosis Screening https://www.twu.edu/student-health-services/tuberculosis-screening/ or contact Student Health Services.