COVID-19 Vaccine and Booster

Proof of Immunization OR an Approved Exemption

Any student regularly entering college property for reasons including, but not limited to taking an in-person class, attending a college-sponsored program or activity, utilizing student services, or working a job on site, must have one of the following on file with the College:

1. Proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination OR
   
   
2. An approved medical exemption OR
   
   
3. An approved religious exemption.

*Complete COVID-19 vaccination is defined as  proof that have received either the second dose in a two dose COVID-19 vaccine series or a single dose COVID-19 vaccine AND that you receive the booster shot when you are eligible to receive it.

Measles, Mumps & Rubella

Proof of Immunization OR an approved Medical Exemption

Measles, Mumps, & Rubella Immunization Requirements

NY State Public Health Law Section 2165 mandates that ALL students born on or after 1/1/57 provide documentation of proof of immunity against measles, mumps, and rubella on or after the first birthday. Students will not be permitted to register for classes without proof of Immunization. An immunization hold will be placed on your record, and will NOT be lifted until acceptable proof of immunization is submitted and accepted by the college.

Students born on or after January 1, 1957 who wish to register for more than 5 credits in any single semester are required to have one of the following on file with the College:

1. Proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps and Rubella diseases before registering* OR
   
   
2. An approved medical exemption.

*Only ONE of the following is required as proof of immunization:

• Proof of two doses of the MMR live vaccine, with the first dose given no more than 4 days prior to the first birthday, and the second at least 28 days after the first dose;
• (1) Proof of two doses of the live measles vaccine, with the first dose given no more than 4 days prior to the first birthday and the second at least 28 days after the first dose, AND (2) one dose of the live mumps vaccine received no more than 4 days prior to the first birthday, AND (3) one dose of live rubella vaccine received no more than 4 days prior to the first birthday;
• Serological proof of MMR immunity (titer).

Meningococcal Meningitis

 Proof of Immunization OR an acknowledgement of meningococcal disease risks and refusal of meningitis immunization

NY State Public Health Law Section 2167 requires that SUNY Orange distributes written information about meningococcal meningitis and meningitis immunization to all students (or parents/guardians for students under the age of 18 years).

The law requires all students regardless of age, registering for more than 5 credits, have one of the following on file with the College:

1. Proof of immunization for meningococcal meningitis disease OR
   
   
2. A signed acknowledgement of meningococcal disease risks and a refusal of the meningitis immunization.