200 students without immunizations warned
By Robert DeckertStaff Writer
Although numbers this spring are down from fall semester for administrative withdrawals, students still face challenges regarding the proper filing of their immunization records.
Approximately 200-300 students have already been administratively withdrawn from school this spring semester, compared to the 500-600 in the past fall semester, according to Lori Wiggins, RN for the Student Health Services.
"It’s a health issue,” University Registrar Sara Brackin said. “The reason the law was passed was to protect us all.”
Students who do not have a complete immunization record on file when classes begin have 30 days to obtain the required immunizations.
Students who are not in compliance within 30 days of the first day of class will be withdrawn from classes.
It was difficult to get my shot records because my doctor who had them died, Oxendine said.
Students need to be more attentive to admissions applications and know the requirements for school, Wiggins said.
“Something needs to be different, something needs to stand out,” Wiggins said in regards to immunization information on the UNCP admissions applications.
Brackin said that the Registrar’s office first sends out letters, warning students of incomplete paperwork.
The next letter the Registrar’s office sends is the letter of noncompliance.
Oxendine also said that by the time she had the proper documentation in order, she was already dropped.
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