Tarleton State University is now partnering with Med+Proctor for the submission of bacterial meniningitis vaccination records.
Bacterial Meningitis
TEC 51.9192 requires all students, under the age of 22, entering an institution of higher education (public and private) to receive a bacterial meningitis vaccination or provide exemption/decline documentation before the first day of the semester.
Once you have been admitted, register with Med+Proctor in order to complete and submit your bacterial meningitis vaccination record. You will use your Tarleton student email address to register.
Evidence of vaccination must be submitted through Med+Proctor. There are no fees for submitting documentation unless you choose to do so for the services that Med+Proctor offers.
Students may be unable to register for classes until this requirement has been completed. Vaccination cannot be more than 5 years old on the first day of the semester. If vaccination is expired, the vaccination must be 10 days prior to the first class day.
Approved Vaccines:
- Bexsero
- Men N
- Menactra
- MenACWY
- Meningococcal Conjugate
- Menveo
- Serogroup B Meningococcal
- Trumenba
FAQs About the Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination
Term | Deadline |
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Fall 2021 | August 9 |
Spring 2022 | January 3 |
Summer 2022 | May 7 |
Fall 2022 | August 8 |
Admissions does not accept proof of vaccination. Students should follow the steps below, as the vaccination must be received at least 10 days before the first day of classes.
Additional Information
If you have not been vaccinated for bacterial meningitis within the past 5 years, you can obtain the vaccine from:
- Your healthcare provider
- A local health clinic
- A pharmacy
- Tarleton Student Health Services
You may email Med+Proctor or start a live chat on their website for more information.