| Policy Category | Policy Owner | Version Effective Date | Review Cycle | Last Reviewed | Policy Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. Student Affairs | SVP & Chief Student Affairs Officer | May 13, 2025 | Every 5 years | May 13, 2025 | Office of Student Affairs |
- Purpose
The purpose of this Policy is to promote a safe and healthy learning environment for all University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) students by supporting immunization practices recommended by the American College Health Association (ACHA). This Policy acknowledges the importance of vaccinations in reducing the spread of infectious diseases and aligns UMGC with public health best practices. However, recognizing the unique structure of UMGC’s online, hybrid, and in-person programs, this Policy also clarifies that proof of vaccination is not required for enrollment or attendance in these course formats. - Policy
UMGC supports the ACHA's recommendation that students born after 1956 be immunized against measles, rubella, mumps, and tetanus/diphtheria. Although students are encouraged to keep vaccinations current, UMGC does not require proof of immunization to enroll in or attend online, hybrid, or in-person courses.- Local, State, and Site-Specific Requirements
All UMGC students participating in hybrid classes that combine on-site and online instruction, and face-to-face classes are expected to comply with any local, state, or site-specific public health requirements. This may include adherence to mandates such as mask-wearing, social distancing, temperature screenings, immunizations, and health attestations as applicable to their physical learning location.
- Local, State, and Site-Specific Requirements