Immunization Requirement

As required by Louisiana R.S. 17:110, in Schools of Higher Learning, students born after 1956 must provide immunization against measles, mumps, rubella, and tetanus-diphtheria as a condition of enrollment. Compliance with meningitis vaccination must also be demonstrated. Health Services program students must provide proof of additional immunizations, or medical tests as required per program.

Although a Proof of Immunization Waiver Form is available, students enrolling in nursing or allied health programs are not eligible for the waiver. Students in nursing or allied health programs may be required to have on or more of the following immunizations:

• MMR
• Tetanus/Diphtheria
• Meningitis
• TB Skin Test/Negative Chest X-Ray
• Hepatitis B Series
• Covid-19 Vaccine