Immunization of Students Policy

Policy Category	Policy Owner	Version Effective Date	Review Cycle	Last Reviewed	Policy Contact
V. Student Affairs	SVP & Chief Student Affairs Officer	May 13, 2025	Every 5 years	May 13, 2025	Office of Student Affairs

Purpose
The purpose of this Policy is to promote a safe and healthy learning environment for all University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) students by supporting immunization practices recommended by the American College Health Association (ACHA). This Policy acknowledges the importance of vaccinations in reducing the spread of infectious diseases and aligns ��with public health best practices. However, recognizing the unique structure of UMGC’s online, hybrid, and in-person programs, this Policy also clarifies that proof of vaccination is not required for enrollment or attendance in these course formats.
Policy
��supports the ACHA's recommendation that students born after 1956 be immunized against measles, rubella, mumps, and tetanus/diphtheria. Although students are encouraged to keep vaccinations current, ��does not require proof of immunization to enroll in or attend online, hybrid, or in-person courses.
1. Local, State, and Site-Specific Requirements
  All ��students participating in hybrid classes that combine on-site and online instruction, and face-to-face classes are expected to comply with any local, state, or site-specific public health requirements. This may include adherence to mandates such as mask-wearing, social distancing, temperature screenings, immunizations, and health attestations as applicable to their physical learning location.

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