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Tarleton State University is now partnering with Med+Proctor for the submission of bacterial meningitis vaccination records. You are not required to pay a fee if you choose to “Submit your health forms for free without the upgrade“. You may also choose to pay $10 if you would like the extra benefits Med+Proctor provides.

STUDENTS MAY BE UNABLE TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES UNTIL THIS REQUIREMENT HAS BEEN COMPLETED.

Submit Vaccination Proof to Med+Proctor
  1. Login to your myGatway account
  2. Select “Submit Bacterial Meningitis Proof”
    • No Fee Option: You can submit your health forms for free without any upgrade.
    • Paid Upgrade: For $10, you can access additional benefits from Med+Proctor.

Where to Get Vaccinated:

  • Your healthcare provider
  • Local health clinics
  • Pharmacies
  • Tarleton Student Health Services

Approved Vaccines:

  • MenACWY
  • MCV4
  • MPSV4
  • Menveo
  • Menactra
  • MedQuadfi
  • Penbrava
Request Exemption Form from State of Texas
  • Please allow 3-4 weeks to receive the exemption from the state
  • Request multiple so you have extras
  • More information about the exemption form: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunizations/school/exemptions
  • Receive your exemption form in the mail
  • Visit a Notary Public (courthouse, city offices, banks, attorney office)
  • Have the form notarized and mail to Tarleton within 90 days of notarization
    • Mail to: Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Box T-0030, Stephenville, TX 76402.
    • For overnight delivery: Tarleton State University, Undergraduate Admissions, 201 St. Felix, Stephenville, TX 76401.
    • Hand Deliver to: Tarleton Center – Texan Services and check-in to see an Admissions employee

Bacterial Meningitis State Requirement:

Who Needs It?: All students under 22 years old must have a bacterial meningitis vaccination or submit exemption documentation before the semester begins.

  • Vaccination must be administered at least 10 days before the first day of classes and cannot be more than 5 years old

OR

Request Exemption Form:

  • Submit the original form to the Admissions office within 90 days of notarization

Exemptions

Students may be exempt if:

  • They are 22 or older on the first day of the semester.
  • They are enrolled in an online degree program
    • Complete the Online Exemption form on Med+Proctor by logging into your myGateway account and choosing Submit Bacterial Meningitis Proof
  • For Medical Exemptions: Obtain a signed letter form a licensed physician stating that the vaccine would be injurious to your health. Submit this letter by logging into your myGateway account and choosing Submit Bacterial Meningitis Proof

Deadline to Submit Documentation

TermDeadline
Fall 2024August 12
Spring 2025January 6
Summer 2025May 9
Fall 2025August 18

Contact Information

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