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Students wishing to apply for Academic Fresh Start must submit all college
transcripts for admissions purposes and apply in the Registrar’s Office prior to
enrollment.
When students apply for Academic Fresh Start, all credit ten or more years old will
not be used for any purpose except financial aid. Graduation grade point average for
honors includes all courses even if Academic Fresh Start is applied.
STUDENT IMMUNIZATIONS
Students who are enrolled in clinical courses in health occupation programs are
required to complete a medical form and will be required to have updated
immunizations as specified by the Division of Health Occupations. In accordance
with Senate Bill 1517, which was passed by the Texas Legislature in 1991, all
students are encouraged to have measles, mumps, rubella and tetanus
immunizations prior to admission.
All students under the age of 22 are required to have proof of the bacterial
meningitis vaccine that is not more than five years old.
BACTERIAL MENINGITIS
This information is being provided to all new college students in the state of Texas.
Bacterial meningitis is a serious, potentially deadly disease that can progress
extremely fast—so take utmost caution. It is an inflammation of the membranes that
surround the brain and spinal cord. The bacteria that cause meningitis can also
infect the blood. This disease strikes about 3,000 Americans each year, including
100-125 on college campuses, leading to 5-15 deaths among college students every
year. There is a treatment, but those who survive may develop severe health
problems or disabilities.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF BACTERIAL MENINGITIS?
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High fever
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Severe headache
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Rash or purple patches on
skin
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Vomiting
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Light sensitivity
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Stiff neck
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Confusion and sleepiness
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Nausea
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Lethargy
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Seizures
There may be a rash of tiny, red/purple spots caused by bleeding under the skin.
These can occur anywhere on the body.
The more symptoms, the higher the risk, so when these symptoms appear seek
immediate medical attention.
