STUDENT LIFE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
General Regulations Student Grievance Discrimination Student Educational    Records		General Regulations 1.- Authority 2.- Student Conduct 3.- Illegal Substances Policy 4.- Policy on Disruptive Acts 5.- Solicitation 6.- Campus Facilities 7.- Policy on Hazing 8.- Other Prohibited Conduct 9.- Penalties Which May Result 10.- General Debts of Students or Organizations 11.- Debts Owed to the University 12.- Returned Checks 13.- Immunization Requirement 14.- Policy on AIDS, HIV, and Hepatitis B Infection 15.- Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act 13.- Immunization Requirement The health and safety of students is paramount to the University. Although certain immunizations are required only of students enrolled in specific health-related courses and programs, all students are strongly encouraged to obtain them for their own protection. Students may obtain information regarding the consequences of outdated immunizations for certain diseases, the age groups most vulnerable to these vaccine preventable diseases, and local providers of immunization services from the Student Health Center located on campus. Immunizations are available at the Student Health Center by calling 747-5624 to set an appointment. Students are responsible for the full cost of any immunizations for which a fee is charged. In accordance with State law, the following immunizations are required for all students enrolled in health-related courses which will involve direct patient contact in medical or dental care facilities or who come in contact with human biological fluids or tissue. Measles: proof of two doses of measles vaccine administered on or after the first birthday and at least 30 days apart or proof of immunity; Mumps: proof of one dose of mumps vaccine administered on or after the first birthday or proof of immunity; Rubella: proof of one dose administered on or after the first birthday or proof of immunity; Tetanus/diphtheria: proof of one "booster" dose of tetanus/diphtheria (within 10 years); Hepatitis B virus (HBV): proof of serologic immunity to HBV or certification of immunization with a complete series of Hepatitis B vaccine. Students will be required to present required to present a letter or other suitable written certification. Note: Some colleges or academic departments may require additional immunizations. Certain exemptions are allowed from the immunization requirements. For further information, students should contact the University Health Center or the academic department responsible for the courses or programs requiring immunizations. Students enrolled at UTEP will assume the full cost of the HBV. All other immunizations listed above are free of charge. Students may obtain information regarding the consequences of outdated immunizations for certain diseases, the age groups most vulnerable to these vaccine-preventable diseases, and local providers of immunizations services from the University Health Service. A form on which the required immunizations can be documented is available from the Admissions Office or the University Health Service. Since most secondary schools are required by law to maintain similar records, a copy of the high school immunization record may be submitted. The University Health Service is responsible for maintaining a record of those students who comply with these requirements and may recommend the placement of an administrative hold on records if they have not been met. The Health Service provides the required immunizations with the exception of X-ray screening for Tuberculosis for which there is a modest charge. The HB vaccine is also available for a nominal charge for students enrolled in medical-related programs.

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