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Admission P
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mmr Immunization
In accordance with the recommendations of the American Academy of
Pediatrics and the United States Public Health Service, Casper College
requires proof of immunization with MMR prior to registration of six hours
or more of credit or employment. Persons born in 1957 or later must show
proof of immunization after 15 months of age. Persons born prior to 1957
are considered to be immune.
Acceptable proof of immunization: 1) a signed physician statement,
on office letterhead, verifying that the student has a history of having
been diagnosed with all THREE of the diseases; 2) an official, signed
statement documenting laboratory evidence of immunity for all THREE
diseases; 3) immunization record showing MMR was given at 15 months of
age or later; 4) birth date prior to 1957.
Contraindications to immunization are anaphylactic reaction to egg or
neomycin, pregnancy and altered immune status.
Exemptions may be granted on medical or religious grounds. A medical
practitioner's statement of medical contraindications (i.e., anaphylactic
reaction to eggs or neomycin, pregnancy and altered immune status)
to immunization will be submitted to and maintained by the Student
Health Office. A religious exemption from the MMR, based on a signed
statement of conflicts with truly held and genuine religious tenets and
religious practices, will be submitted to and maintained by the Student
Health. Should a MMR vaccine preventable disease outbreak occur on
campus anyone with exemption status will be excluded from campus
during the course of the outbreak. An MMR immunization can be obtained
at the public health service, through a private physician or at the student
health service, but must be validated prior to registration. Any fees for
immunizations are the students' responsibility at the time of service.
Any exemption from the MMR immunization is only applicable to
admission to Casper College. It does not extend to any program, course,
clinical or internship/cooperative work experience offerings in which
an accrediting agency or third party site provider requires the MMR
immunization.
resident status
The following regulations govern the classification of students as
resident or nonresident for the purpose of fee assessment at Casper
College and conform to the Wyoming Community College Commission
policy which governs the state's seven community colleges.
A: This residence policy shall be published in catalogs of the college
districts:
1. A student previously classified as a nonresident may be
reclassified any time prior to the end of the published refund
period of any term if he/she qualifies.
2. A student who is classified as a resident by one
Wyoming community college will be considered a resident at all
Wyoming community colleges.
B: Classification procedures:
1. Residence classification shall be made for each student at the
time the application for admission is accepted and whenever a
student has not been in attendance for more than one semester.
2. Only individuals or their legal dependents, who are U.S. citizens
or in an emigrant status may qualify for residency.
3. Community college districts may require applicants to supply
information to document residency status.
C: Residence -- Any of the following may be used by a student and
would result in an individual being classified or reclassified as a
Wyoming resident for tuition purposes:
1. A graduate of a Wyoming high school or GED who enrolls in a
community college within 12 months of high school graduation.
2. An individual who can provide written verification that he/she
has lived in Wyoming continuously for one year prior to enrolling.
Time spent residing in on-campus housing does not apply to this
criteria.
3. A legal dependent under the age of 24, or spouse of a resident of
the State of Wyoming who qualifies as a resident based upon this
policy.
4. A legal dependent under the age of 24 of a Wyoming community
college graduate.
5. A student who marries a Wyoming resident shall be granted
resident classification at the beginning of the next term following
the marriage.
6. An individual on active duty in Wyoming with the United States
Armed Forces, Wyoming National Guard or Reserves and his/her
legal dependents.
7. An individual who can provide written verification from an
employer that he/she will be employed full-time for an anticipated
period of not less than seven months, and such employment
is the principle means of support. The written verification must
be on company stationery, signed by the owner, manager or
human resources department head, indicate the date, identify the
employment start date, the employee's status (full-time, part-
time), and state that it is expected that the employment will be
continuous for no less than seven months.
8. Persons temporarily absent from the state due to military
service, attendance at educational institutions, or other types of
documented temporary absences, will not have their resident
status voided by such absence.
D: Exceptions -- In accordance with W.S. 21-17-105, an individual who
does not reside in Wyoming may be considered a resident for tuition
purposes if he/she meets all of the following criteria:
1. Has been employed in Wyoming for at least seven months, and
such employment is the applicant's principal means of support;
2. Pays Wyoming property taxes;
3. Resides in a state with a similar law;
4. Is willing to submit an affidavit to the above.
Any questions should be directed to the Enrollment Services office,
307 268-2111.