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View our university's page on the Bacterial Meningitis Vaccine Requirement.

In accordance with Texas Senate Bill 1107 (SB 62, effective October 1, 2013), Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will require all new students under the age of 22 to provide certified proof from a health practitioner that they have received a valid bacterial meningitis vaccination or booster within the last five years. Students must submit their proof of vaccination or a booster at least 10 days prior to the first day of class for the intended term of enrollment.

A new entering student includes a first-time student of an institution of higher education or private or independent institution of higher education and includes a transfer student, or a student who previously attended an institution of higher education before January 1, 2012, and who is enrolling in the same or another institution of higher education following a break in enrollment of at least one fall or spring semester.

Students are strongly encouraged to obtain the bacterial meningitis vaccination before entering the United States or moving to the Corpus Christi area. A list of U.S. approved meningococcal vaccines is available: English , Español

Important Facts about Bacterial Meningitis 

Students who fail to submit certified proof of vaccination or a valid booster within the required timeframe will be unable to register for their intended term. Please note, vaccinations older than 5 years will require a booster and all bacterial meningitis vaccinations and boosters must be administered by a health practitioner authorized by law to administer an immunization. 

Valid Proof of Vaccination

1. A complete Evidence of Vaccination against Bacterial Meningitis Form. Use this form if you plan to obtain your vaccination somewhere other than your personal physician's office.
2. A document bearing the signature or stamp of the physician or his/her designee, or public health personnel (must include the month, day, and year the vaccination was administered).
3. An official immunization record generated from a state or local health authority (must include the month, day, and year the vaccination was administered).
4. An official record received from school officials, including a record from another state (must include the month, day, and year the vaccination was administered).

Valid Proof of Vaccination Exemption

1. An affidavit or a certificate signed by a physician who is duly registered and licensed to practice medicine in the United States, in which it is stated that, in the physician's opinion, the vaccination required would be injurious to the health and well-being of the student.
2. Conscientious Objection Form: An affidavit signed by the student stating that the student declines the vaccination for bacterial meningitis for reasons of conscience, including a religious belief. A conscientious exemption form from the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) can be filled online on the following link: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES FORM. Please complete the instructions provided on the conscience exemption form.  Please allow several weeks for delivery.

Other Vaccination Exemptions

A student is not required to submit evidence of receiving the vaccination against bacterial meningitis, or a booster dose, if:

1. The student is 22 years of age or older by the first day of the start of the semester; or
2. The student is enrolled only in online or other distance education courses; or
3. The student is enrolled in a continuing education course or program that is less than 360 contact hours, or continuing education corporate training; or
4. The student is enrolled in a dual credit course which is taught at a public or private K-12 facility not located on a higher education institution campus; or
5. The student is incarcerated in a Texas prison.

Students are encouraged to visit their primary care provider prior to enrollment.  The cost of the bacterial meningitis vaccination may be cheaper in a student’s home country or through the student’s primary care provider.  Students may also obtain the Meningitis vaccination or booster from their local County Public Health Department or other local pharmacies. 

For medical questions concerning the meningitis vaccination or booster, students may contact the University Health Center Nurse Line at 361.825.5735.  For questions regarding document submission and approval, students should contact the Office of Admissions at 361.825.2624. 

How to Submit Evidence of Vaccination or an Affidavit to Decline Vaccination

All documents pertaining to compliance with the bacterial meningitis vaccination policy should be mailed, faxed, emailed, or hand-delivered to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Office of Admissions.  Applicants who wish to fax their documentation are asked to use the Office of Admissions Fax Cover Sheet. 

• Mailing Address:

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Office of Admissions
6300 Ocean Drive, Unit 5774
Corpus Christi, TX  78412-5774
Phone: 361.825.2624 or 1.800.4.TAMUCC

• Fax: 361.825.5887, Fax Cover Sheet

• E-mail: admiss@tamucc.edu    (Please type Meningitis Vaccination in the Subject Line)

• Hand-Delivered:  Student Services Center, Office of Admissions, Customer Service Kiosk

Student Services Center Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST)

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The University is committed to investigating and resolving complaints as efficiently and effectively as possible. We believe providing a mechanism for complaints to be heard gives us the opportunity to improve our service.

The Faculty Ombuds listens to and informally addresses faculty concerns. The University also has established rules and procedures for reporting and resolving grade appeals, faculty and non-faculty grievances, student grievances, sexual harassment and research misconduct. You can access information about these rules and procedures at: Compendium of Policies, Rules and Regulations

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The Texas A&M University System also maintains an on-line system for anonymously reporting waste, fraud, abuse or other serious ethics violations. It is available at: www.ethicspoint.com or by calling 888-501-3850.

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) complaint process:
After exhausting the institution’s grievance/complaint process, current, former, and prospective students may initiate a complaint with THECB by sending the required forms either by electronic mail StudentComplaints@thecb.state.tx.us, or by mail to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Office of General Counsel, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711-2788.  Facsimile transmissions of the forms are not accepted.

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Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees.  Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

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Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The baccalaureate degree program and the master's degree program in nursing at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi is pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). Applying for accreditation does not guarantee that accreditation will be granted.

National Association of Schools of Music
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music, 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190-5248.

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
The clinical laboratory science program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 8410 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 670, Chicago, Illinois 60631-3415; telephone (773) 714-8886.

ABET - Applied Science Accreditation Commission (ASAC)
The bachelor’s degree program in Geographic Information Science is accredited by the Applied Science Accreditation Commission (ASAC) of ABET, 415 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 – telephone: (410) 347-7700.

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The bachelor's degree program in Computer Science-Systems Programming option is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, 415 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 – telephone: (410) 347-7700.

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ABET – Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC)
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Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
The Counseling and Educational Psychology Department’s master’s programs in addiction counseling, clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, and marriage, couple and family counseling, as well as the doctor of philosophy in counselor education are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), 5999 Stevenson Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304; telephone: (703) 823.9800, ext. 301.

Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
The undergraduate Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), 2201 Double Creek Drive, Suite 5006, Round Rock, TX 78664; www.caate.net

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Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5788

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• your contact information.

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Additional information about accessibility programs in Texas is available from the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.

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