Enrollment Immunizations Policy

Policy Summary

The George Washington University (“GW” or “university”) requires that all students under the age of 26, regardless of program of study, part-time or full-time, degree or non-degree status, provide documentation of immunity against certain communicable diseases, required by DC law. This policy facilitates compliance with DC Immunization law and promotes a healthy university environment.

Related Regulations

• District of Columbia Immunization of School Students
• District of Columbia Municipal Regulations - Public Health and Medicine

Who is Governed by this Policy

• Students

Policy

It is the university’s policy that all students under the age of 26, regardless of program of study, part-time or full-time, degree or non-degree status, provide the documentation of immunity against certain communicable diseases, required by DC law. The specific communicable diseases for which students must show evidence of immunization are mandated by DC law. 

Students can locate the medical portal to submit immunizations. The detailed instructions, policy, and procedures may be found on the Student Health Center's website. The Student Health Center (SHC) is located in the University Student Center at 800 21st Street NW, Ground Floor, NW, Washington, DC 20052.

Procedures

Students submit required immunization records through the medical portal. SHC Staff review immunization records for compliance and notify students of any missing/outstanding immunizations.

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