Required Immunizations for Winthrop Students

All students attending class on campus are required to submit a Winthrop University Health and Counseling Services Immunization Form before registering. Please read the Immunization Information sheet before completing the Immunization Form.  Winthrop University requires all students born on or after January 1, 1957 to provide proof of immunity to Measles (Rubeola),German Measles (Rubella) and Mumps. Two valid doses of MMR (or the equivalent) or blood titers showing immunity are required. All students must have a Tetanus vaccination within the last ten years.  The Meningococcal vaccine requirement can be completed with 1 meningitis vaccine or the signed waiver on page 2 of  the Immunization Form. All students must complete the Tuberculosis Screening Questionnaire on page 2 of the Immunization Form.  Age, medical and religious exemptions are allowed by law.  Students attending a class that meets for 2 weeks or less are exempt from the immunization requirements. All required immunizations are available at Health Services for a minimal fee.

Recommended Immunizations for Winthrop Students

Hepatitis B and Influenza are highly recommended but not required for registration.

Please call Health and Counseling Services at 803-323-2206 if you have questions or need more information.