Immunizations
Immunization Requirement
Based on the requirements for immunizations set forth in the Code of Virginia, § 23.1-800 a Certificate of Immunization form, detailing immunization requirements and including a Tuberculosis Screening Form, must be completed and signed/stamped by a licensed healthcare professional.
What is "Complete Documentation?"
For the protection of our students and the university community, Christopher Newport's immunization policy incorporates the requirements for immunizations set forth in the Code of Virginia, § 23.1-800 and requires that all entering first-time, full-time students submit a completed Certificate of Immunization to the Office of the Registrar. The intent of this policy is to provide a healthy environment for our students in which they can live and learn. If the record is incomplete or missing, the Office of the Registrar will contact those students via mail, phone and/or email.
To comply with state policy, students must provide a completed Certificate of Immunization form, have it signed by a licensed health care professional and submit it to the Office of the Registrar as soon as possible. Please be reminded that incomplete forms do not satisfy the state’s requirement. Until the completed Certification of Immunization form has been submitted and is in compliance with § 23.1-800 new students shall not be permitted to move into the residence halls, attend classes, or participate in University activities. In some cases, students may sign a waiver of the recommended immunization to comply with University and state policy.
I have not turned in my immunization record
In compliance with the Code of Virginia, § 23.1-800, first-time, full-time students must provide a completed Certificate of Immunization form signed by a licensed health professional to the Office of the Registrar by the appropriate deadline listed below:
- July 1: Students who intend to enroll in the fall term
- December 1: Students who intend to enroll in the spring term
- April 1: Students who intend to enroll in May term, summer term 1 or summer term 2
Until the completed Certification of Immunization form has been submitted and is in compliance with § 23.1-800 new students shall not be permitted to move into the residence halls, attend classes, or participate in University activities. In some cases, students may sign a waiver of the recommended immunization to comply with University and state policy.
How do I submit my documentation?
Upload your documentation to the Immunization Portal.
Mail it to:
Christopher Newport University
Attn: Registrar/Immunization
1 Avenue of the Arts
Newport News, Virginia 23606
Scan it and email it to immunizations@cnu.edu
Fax it to (757) 594-7711
Bring it to the Office of the Registrar in Christopher Newport Hall during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.)