Health Requirements & Information

Post-Secondary School Student Immunization Requirements

*Due prior to the first day of instruction. Students who do not comply with requirements may have a hold placed on their student account that results in an inability to register for courses, reside in Chaminade residence halls, and/or participate in intercollegiate athletics. 

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Tuberculosis (TB) Clearance

• A completed TB Risk Assessment Form (such as the State of Hawaiʻi Department TB Risk Assessment Form). This form must be completed within 12 months of starting classes at Chaminade University or must have been completed on or after the age of 16.

If the Risk Assessment Form Presents risks, one of the following is required:

• A negative Tuberculin skin test (PPD-Mantoux). The skin test must be read 48-72 hours after administration and documented in millimeters (mm). Test results without the induration in millimeters will be rejected.
• A negative QuantiFERON Gold In-Tube or T-Spot Blood Test.
• A negative chest x-ray (taken within the last 12 months) with laboratory report/results attached.

All TB risk assessments/skin tests/chest x-rays MUST be completed and signed by a U.S.-Licensed Healthcare
Professional (MD, DO, APRN, PA, or clinic stamp).

Free testing is available at the State of Hawai‘i Tuberculosis Control Program clinics.

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Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)

• Two (2)doses of MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) are required. 1st dose must have been given on or after 12-months of age. 2nd dose must have been given at least four weeks after the first dose.
• Serologic evidence of immunity may be substituted for a record of immunizations for Measles and Rubella but not Mumps. Documentation must include a laboratory report, signed by a practitioner, certifying that the student is immune to the named disease(s).

Students born prior to 1957 are exempt from the measles, mumps, and rubella requirement.

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Tetanus-Diptheria-Pertusis (Tdap)

• One (1) dose on or after age 10-years.
• For students aged > 7 years never vaccinated with DTaP
  • Students ages 7-18 years not fully immunized with DTaP vaccine should receive a single dose of Tdap as one dose of the catch-up series. If additional doses are needed, Td vaccine should be used.
  • Persons aged 7 years and older who have never been vaccinated against pertussis, tetanus, or diphtheria should receive a series of 3 vaccinations: Tdap, followed by a dose of Td at least 4 weeks after Tdap, and another dose of Td at least 6 months after the previous Td. A single dose of Tdap can substitute for any of the Td doses in the 3-dose series.

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Varicella (Chicken Pox)

• Two (2) doses are required.
• A signed, documented diagnosis or verification of a history of varicella disease or herpes zoster by a practitioner may be substituted for a record of a varicella vaccination.

Students born in the United States prior to 1980: varicella vaccination not required.

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Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV)

Applies only to students living in campus residence halls who are 21-years of age and younger.

• One (1) dose on or after age 16-years.

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ADDITIONAL UNIVERSITY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS (in addition to State requirements)

• CUH Student Health Form (may be downloaded through the University Portal)
• For students living in campus residence halls, student-athletes, and/or international students, you are required to provide proof of health insurance by providing a copy of the front and back of your current health insurance card.

Please note that these requirements apply to all Chaminade University students (including faculty and staff who are students) and are separate from the additional records that may be required for student-athletes and students
in Nursing or other programs with special requirements. These programs may have additional vaccination
requirements due to third party requirements for practicum, clinical, or internship placements, and students
should consult with their programs for specific requirements.

For student coming from a country outside of the U.S.: All proof of immunizations must be in English and
completed and signed by a U.S. Licensed healthcare provider (MD, DO, APRN, or PA). The U.S. licensed healthcare
practitioner must document the state where s/he is licensed and include her/his license number.

IMMUNIZATION EXEMPTIONS

• Valid exemptions for MMR, Varicella, MCV and TDAP immunizations include medical and/or religious reasons. NO OTHER EXEMPTIONS ARE ALLOWED BY THE STATE.
• Persons claiming a religious exemption to immunization requirements must complete and sign the Request for Vaccination Exemption Religious Grounds form (PDF)*. A copy of this form may be found on the Chaminade SharePoint Portal (under Student Forms). The completed exemption form should then be submitted to [email protected]. Upon approval, students receiving a religious exemption still need to submit a TB clearance, the Chaminade University Health Form, and a copy of the religious exemption approval letter. These documents must all be uploaded through Med+Proctor.
• Persons claiming a medical exemption to immunization requirements must have their physician sign the Medical Exemption Form (PDF)*. A copy of this form may be found on the Chaminade SharePoint Portal.
• There is NO medical and/or religious exemption for TB.
• All post-secondary students enrolled in fully online programs are excluded from the immunization requirements. If you wish to participate in on-campus employment and/or activities, you must fulfill all of the above requirements to be cleared to do so.