Matriculation
Measles and Rubella Immunization Law
Students who have graduated from a Connecticut public or non-public high school as of June 1999 or later are not required to submit immunization proof.
By law (Public Act 89-90), all higher education institutions in Connecticut require all other full time (degree seeking and non-degree/non-matriculating), or matriculating students born after December 31, 1956, to provide proof of adequate immunization against measles and rubella before permitting the student to enroll. Any student who (1) presents a certificate from a physician stating that in the opinion of the physician such immunization is medically contraindicated, (2) provides a statement that such immunization would be contrary to his religious beliefs, or (3) presents a certificate from a physician, or the director of health in the student’s present or previous town of residence, stating that the students has had a confirmed case of such disease shall be exempt from the appropriate provisions of this section.
Measles: The State Department of Health Services requires two doses of measles vaccine to ensure adequate immunization. The first dose must have been administered after January 1, 1969, and on or after the student’s first birthday. The second dose must have been administered after January 1, 1980, and at least one month after the first dose.
Rubella: (German Measles) One dose of vaccine is considered adequate for all students. This dose must have been administered on or after the student’s first birthday.
Students may present serologic (blood test) evidence in place of vaccinations to verify immunity, or a physician’s or municipal health director’s certification that the student has already had measles. If students are unable to provide the above data due to a documented medical condition, an explanatory note from the attending physician must be attached to the immunization form. The law also allows for exemption for religious reasons. In the event of an outbreak of measles or rubella on this campus, students who are not in compliance with the immunization requirements will be excluded from classes until their immunizations are complete.
Basic Skills Assessment
Quinebaug Valley Community College assesses student skills in English and mathematics using a computer-based Basic Skills Assessment (BSA). Students, with their advisors, use this information to make decisions about the kinds of courses students are prepared to take.
QVCC requires that the following students take the BSA:
- All new students enrolled in a degree or certificate program.
- Any student transferring to QVCC who has not successfully completed both an English composition and college level mathematics courses at another college.
- Any QVCC student who has not taken the BSA and has accumulated 6 or more credits.
- Any student registering for a course with a mathematics or English prerequisite.
The following students are not required to take the BSA:
- Students who have completed an associate, bachelor’s or higher college degree.
- Non-degree students seeking to enroll in an occasional course for personal enrichment, not to exceed a total of six (6) credits or have BSA prerequisites.
- Students seeking to enroll only in English as a Second Language courses.
The results of the BSA may be used at other Connecticut Community Colleges if the student decides to transfer. Students who have taken the Basic Skills Assessment at any of the Connecticut Community Colleges may use the results at QVCC