Texas State Law requires all college students
under the age of 22 to be vaccinated against bacterial meningitis or provide an exemption request declining
the vaccine. The vaccination must have occurred 10 days prior to the start of classes
and registration is blocked for students until they are in compliance with this requirement.
There are three (3) ways to document compliance with the bacterial meningitis requirement.
1. Official Vaccination Record(s)
2. Medical Exemption - Only a doctor (MD/DO) can write a note explaining why someone
can't get vaccinated. The signed note is only valid for one year unless your doctor
states that you have a life-long condition.
3.
By Conscientious Objection - Affidavits must be notarized. Do not modify in any way before submission to the
Admissions Office.
Questions about the bacterial meningitis requirement? Email us at admissions@wcjc.edu
Need assistance locating a reduced cost for the bacterial meningitis vaccine? Fort Bend Health and Human Services may offer free bacterial meningitis vaccines. Call them at 281-342-6414 and ask about
the bacterial meningitis shot.
