Requirements

Required Immunizations

For attendance at a post-secondary institution regarding immunization for measles, mumps, rubella and meningococcal disease in accordance with PHL Section 2165 (measles, mumps and rubella), PHL Section 2167 (meningococcal disease), and Title 10 New York Codes, Rules and Regulations Subpart 66-2 (10 NYCRR Subpart 66-2). Proof of immunization is required by all students who are taking 6 or more credits (semester hour).

• Upload immunization history documentation covering all required immunizations
  • Proof of vaccination or immunity to Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR)
  • Meningitis Vaccination (ACWY or MenB) within 5 years prior to enrollment
  • Don’t have a meningitis vaccination? Read Meningitis Fact Sheet and complete the Meningitis Response form; located in the Health Portal.
• Proof of Hepatitis A vaccination series for the following programs:
  • Baking Arts and Services Management | BASM
  • Baking (A.A.S.) | BAKG
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Beginning in Fall 2022, all students (including graduate students) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to move into residential housing or attend class, unless they have been granted a religious exception or medical exemption to the vaccine. “Full vaccination” refers to the primary vaccination series.
  • Exemption request documentation can be downloaded from the College website here or accessed via the Student Health Portal.

Exemptions

Per NYS Public Health Law Section 2165, Students attending a NYS Secondary College or University have the right to medical and religious exemptions to immunizations.

To report a medical or religious immunization exemption to Paul Smith’s College please submit one of the following;

1. Medical exemption: A letter must be written by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse
   practitioner and state that a valid contraindication to vaccination exists. The exemption must
   specify which immunizations are contraindicated and why.
2. Religious exemption: There must be a written and signed statement from the student (parent or guardian
   of students less than 18 years of age) that they object to immunization due to their
   religious beliefs.

For more information please visit NYSDOH secondary institutions requirements page.