Immunization and Health Insurance

This is an archived copy of the 2016-2017 catalog. To access the most recent version of the catalog, please visit http://e-catalog.sewanee.edu.

Immunization

All students of the seminary are required to provide proof of immunizations prior to enrollment in classes.  Following is the list of required immunizations:

  • Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) - 2 doses, or documented history of the measles, mumps or rubella
  • Hepatitis B series (3 dose series)
  • Varicella vaccine - 2 doses, or documented history of chickenpox
  • Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis), in the last 7 years
  • Tuberculin Skin Test (within 6 months)

If you have any questions, please direct them to University Health Services at (931) 598-1270.  Records must be received no later than July 1 for incoming students. 

Records may be sent by fax to (931) 598-1746 or by email to healthservice@sewanee.edu. Copies may be mailed to:

University Health Services
University Wellness Center
The University of the South
Sewanee, TN 37383

The University Health Services can provide travel vaccines to students who may travel out of the country.

Health Insurance

The student must provide a copy of his or her health insurance card to the coordinator of academic affairs at registration.