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2008 Tiger To-Do List for Freshmen


Step 1: Complete Immunization Requirements    Deadline: June 2

Dowell Health Center – 410-704-2466

We care about your health at Towson. You are required to complete and return your Fall 2008 Pre-Entrance Health Form and Immunization Record by mail to Dowell Health Center, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252-0001, or by fax to 410-704-3715.

You must complete and return your health and immunization records by June 2 or within four weeks of submitting your Enrollment Contract to the Office of Admissions. Failure to meet the university's mandatory immunization requirements will affect your access to class scheduling.

Required Immunizations
For a reasonable charge, students may obtain required vaccines (MMR, Tetanus-diphtheria, Meningitis vaccine) by appointment at the Dowell Health Center, 410-704-2466. Charges will be billed to your tuition account. Representatives from Dowell Health Center will be available at check-in on August 28 to accept a health and/or immunization record or to assist you in faxing requests for missing information to your health care provider.

Student Health Insurance Plan
Watch for an informational mailing this summer from the Towson sponsored Student Health Insurance Plan. This insurance plan begins August 15, 2008. You may view the plan brochure and enroll online at the health center website.

Students Living on Campus

As required by Maryland law, students moving into campus housing must be immunized against meningitis or sign a waiver stating they have received information from the university about the risks of disease and availability and efficacy of the meningococcal vaccine. The vaccine is available at the Dowell Health Center. As part of you Housing Contract Package, you received a Meningitis Fact Sheet and a Meningococcal Vaccine Requirement form. A duplicate form is enclosed in this package. You must complete the vaccine requirements or sign the waiver portion of the form by August 19. If you are under 18 years of age, you parent/guardian must complete and sign the form.

Please return your meningitis form to Towson University, Department of Housing and Residence Life, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252-0001.


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