Immunization Requirements
MMR Requirements
The State of Tennessee requires that all first-time, readmitting, and graduate students entering institutions of higher learning provide proof of two immunizations of the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccines. Tennessee law allows certain exceptions (see rule 120-14-1-29 at www.state.tn.us/sos/rules/1200/1200-14/1200-14-01.pdf). A student will not be allowed to register for classes until these requirements are met.
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immunization(s) may be obtained from your physician or your local health department. Once you have been admitted, you also can obtain the immunization(s) from our APSU Health Services at a cost of $65.00 each.
You must have this form (certificate of immunization), completed and signed by a licensed health care provider and returned to Austin Peay StateUniversity, Student Health Services.
If you cannot provide proof of immunization for both doses of the MMR vaccine, you should take the first dose immediately, as there is a 30-day waiting period required between immunizations.
If you are a readmitting student or a graduate student eligible to pre-register for classes, you must provide proof of immunization (MMR only) prior to pre-registering for classes.
Hepatitis B and Meningitis Requirements
The General Assembly of the State of Tennessee mandates that each public or private postsecondary institution in the state provide information concerning hepatitis B infection to all students entering the institution for the first time. Those students who will be living in on-campus housing for the first time must also be informed about the risk of meningococcal meningitis infection. Tennessee law requires that such students complete and sign a waiver form provided by the institution. This form may be accessed at the time of registration via the Web. When you register for the first time on the Web, you will automatically be linked to the form where you will be prompted to electronically sign the waivers.
Students under 18 years of age will have to download the Immunization Health History Form for parental signature and turn it in to Boyd Health Services. Print and complete a hard copy of the form and return it, signed by your parent (only for students under 18 years of age), to APSU Health Services.
Please send documents to the following address:
- APSU Health Services
P.O. Box 4655
Clarksville, TN 37044
Or fax it to (931) 221-7388
We urge you to give this your immediate attention. If you have any questions, please call (931) 221-7107.
