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IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THE YOU COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE YOUR ORIENTATION SESSION!

Math Placement Testing

Pre-Orientation Activity “Choosing Your Major”

Health Form and Immunization Requirements

High School Deficiency Requirements

 Math Placement Testing 

ALEKS is a math placement instrument that provides students with an opportunity to find out what math course best fits their current knowledge and abilities.  All incoming students must complete the ALEKS placement exam before attending New Student Orientation in order to register for any freshman level mathematics course for the fall 2011 semester.  One assessment is available to all incoming students free of charge.  Full information and testing access are available through the MyMemphis portal at https://my.memphis.edu.  Students must have their placement tests completed prior to their orientation sessions so the score will be available to their academic advisors.  For additional information, visit http://www.msci.memphis.edu/aleksinfo.html. 

Pre-Orientation Activity: Get Your Boarding Pass

All students should complete the Choosing Your Major Activity in preparation for advising during New Student Orientation.  Print a copy of your responses to bring with you.  The activity is available here.

HEALTH FORM AND IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

Student Health Services (901) 678-2287; http://saweb.memphis.edu/health/

Varicella (Chicken Pox) Immunization

Proof of two Varicella (chicken pox) immunizations are required for all incoming students.  Students must show proof of two vaccinations prior to registering for classes at New Student Orientation.  Please note: The two doses must be given at least 30 days apart per CDC guidelines.  Students graduating from a Tennessee high school must provide proof of one vaccination given after graduation OR proof of two vacations given at any time. 

Measles, Mumps and Rubella Immunizations

Proof of two MMR immunizations are required for all incoming students.  Students who did not graduate from a Tennessee high school must show proof of two MMR immunizations. 

Skin Test for Tuberculosis

Students coming from areas of high tuberculosis transmission are required to have a Tuberculosis Skin Test (Mantoux, also known as PPD) before registering for classes at the University of Memphis at New Student Orientation.  The test must have been administered in the United States within the past six months.  International students and permanent residents must provide proper identification when requesting the TB Skin Test at the Health Center.  For more information and a list of countries whose students may be excluded from receiving the test, visit http://saweb.memphis.edu/health/immunization/tb_skin.htm.

Hepatitis B and Meningitis Immunization Health History Form

Students who will be under the age of 18 during their orientation session must have the Meningococcal Meningitis and Hepatitis B Immunization Health History Form completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian.

• Student Health Services highly recommends students have both vaccinations, however, neither vaccination is required to attend the University of Memphis
• To obtain the form and other information concerning Meningococcal Meningitis and Hepatitis B vaccinations go to http://saweb.memphis.edu/health/Forms/waiver.htm. 
• When completing the form please mark your selection on both sections of the form and have your parent or legal guardian sign both sections.

Return your completed forms and/or immunization records to Student Health Services:

1. Fax to Student Health Services (901) 678-3124 or (901) 678-1359.
2. Mail a copy to The University of Memphis, Student Health Services, 200 Hudson Health Center, Memphis, TN 38152
3. AND Bring the completed signed form and/or immunization records with you to orientation.

If You Have Received A High School Deficiency Notice

Students who have received a notice about a class needed to fulfill a high school deficiency must contact the Academic Status and Retention Office at:

The University of Memphis
Academic Status & Retention Office
200 Wilder Tower
Memphis, TN 38152-3370
(901) 678-2393

THIS SHOULD BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO ATTENDING ORIENTATION AND MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE STUDENTS CAN REGISTER FOR CLASSES.