A. Information on the Benefits of Immunization and Testing

The university will encourage its students to undertake immunization and testing for communicable diseases by making available on its campuses information regarding the benefits and risks of such immunization and testing, and where immunizations and testing are available.

B. Mandatory Immunizations and Tests

1. To be eligible for living in high density student residence facilities, all students and other persons born after 1956 must furnish:

a. proof of immunization against or immunity for measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria and tetanus in accordance with university regulations; and

b. evidence of the absence of tuberculosis.

The chancellor will designate which facilities are to be considered high density residences for the purposes of this policy.

2. Additional Immunization and Testing Requirements

Additional or expanded immunization and testing may be required when the University President or designee determines the protection afforded to the health and safety of the university community so warrants.

C. Exemptions

Students or other persons may be granted an exemption from one or more of the specified immunization requirements based on medical or religious reasons in accordance with university regulations. The chancellor may also grant general exemptions to classifications of occupants who will occupy student residence facilities less than a semester's duration. Those persons exempted from immunization or testing for a disease may be removed from student residence facilities should an outbreak of that disease occur or threaten to occur.

D. Liability

Nothing in this policy is intended to impose liability upon the university for damages resulting from immunization or testing, or the lack of immunization or testing, of any student or other person, as required by this policy.
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The University of Alaska will make health and counseling services and health insurance available to its students, taking into consideration student needs and the limits of university facilities, resources and personnel.

The level of service and associated fees will be determined by the chancellor and may vary among the campuses. Fees will be based on the cost of the service being provided.

The chancellor may make possession of health insurance mandatory for certain categories of students.
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