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Immunization

For those students participating in the Year-in-Israel Program, all health documents (reports of immunizations, medical conditions, vaccinations, etc.) must be submitted to the HUC-JIR Office of Admission prior to registering for classes in Jerusalem.

For students enrolled in New York City, please be aware that the New York State Public Health law 2165 requires that all on-campus students be immunized against measles, mumps, and rubella. Persons born prior to January 1, 1957, are exempt from this requirement. According to this New York State Law, students will not be permitted to register or attend any classes without showing proof that they have either been vaccinated or are exempt. In addition, all students enrolled for at least six semester hours or the equivalent per semester are required to complete and return a Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccination Response Form which will be collected during the admission process.

In the event of an outbreak of measles, mumps, or rubella, the New York State Public Health Commissioner may order the appropriate officials of the College-Institute to exclude from attendance all students without documentation of immunity as specified in section 66-2.2 (b.) or (c.) and those who have been excused from immunization under section 66-2.2 (d.) or (e.) The exclusion shall continue until the Commissioner determines that the danger of transmission has passed or until the documentation specified in section 66-2.2 (b.) or (c.) has been submitted.