Immunizations

All full and part time undergraduate and graduate students (new and continuing) born after 1956, enrolled in a program of study leading to an academic degree at any four year public or independent institution of higher education in NJ are required to provide evidence of immunization as a prerequisite for enrollment.

Montclair State University’s mandatory requirements are as follows:

    Measles: Two doses of a live measles-containing vaccine, or any
     vaccine combination containing live measles vaccine that was
     administered after the first birthday
    Mumps: Two doses of live mumps virus vaccine, or any vaccine
     combination containing live mumps virus vaccine on or after the
     student's first birthday
    Rubella: One dose of live rubella virus vaccine, or any vaccine
     combination containing live rubella virus vaccine on or after the
     student's first birthday.

Beginning in September, 2008, all incoming full time students must also show evidence of:

    Hepatitis B: Three doses of hepatitis B virus vaccine, or any
     vaccine combination containing hepatitis B vaccine.

Documented laboratory evidence of immunity to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella or Hepatitis B may be submitted in place of above vaccines.

Exemptions to measles, mumps, or rubella immunization requirements:

  1. Students born before 1957.
  2. Certain medical conditions in which immunizations pose a health risk.
  3. Clearly proscribed and documented religious exclusions.
  4. Students enrolled in a program for which students do not
     congregate on campus at any time, whether for classes or to
     participate in institution-sponsored events (home study, distance
     learning).

The only exemptions to Hepatitis B immunization requirements are for religious or medical reasons. Should an epidemic occur, the University may require students without documented evidence of immunity to stay away from the campus during an epidemic.

Immunization Requirements for Montclair State University Housing
All students new to campus residential facilities must demonstrate proof of meningitis vaccination within the last five years in order to live in any University residential facility. Proof of immunization must be sent to the University Health Center at the above address by July 1 for fall housing and January 2 for spring residency.

HOUSING ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE LOST IF INDIVIDUALS DO NOT COMPLY WITH THIS REQUIREMENT BY THE DEADLINE LISTED                                                           

                                                     DEADLINES

Meningitis immunization for housing:                                     July 1 for fall housing
                                                                                             January 2 for spring housing

All other immunization requirements:                                     July 30 for fall enrollment
                                                                                             January 2 for spring enrollment

Failure to submit the required documentation will result in a registration hold for future registration activity and/or loss of housing privileges.

Documentation of Proof of Immunity Instructions

1. Fill in all information requested.  Missing or unclear information will delay processing of these requirements. The section for healthcare providers MUST be completed by a healthcare provider. Forms signed by students or parent/guardian can not be accepted.All forms must be mailed to the address listed prior to deadline.Immunization documentation from a high school or other college/university will be accepted in place of the forms below.  Copies of original immunization records from health departments or other countries will also be accepted.  Please do not send originals. They will not be returned! If  laboratory titers are submitted, a copy of actual laboratory results must be sent with the completed forms. If you choose to request a religious exemption to immunizations, a letter must be submitted from the enrolled student stating specific religious doctrine that prohibits immunization. Letters from parents or religious leaders can not be accepted. Individuals in need of a medical exemption for immunizations must submit a written statement from the healthcare provider that immunization is contraindicated due to a valid medical condition.Students under the age of eighteen must have a parent or guardian sign the last section to provide consent for the University Health Center to treat the student until the age of eighteen. Specific detail of New Jersey immunization regulations may be obtained through the University Health Center website at www.montclair.edu.  Additional information on immunizations can be found at www.cdc.gov .  Students who need immunizations to meet requirements may obtain any of the vaccines at the University University Health Center.  Please call (973) 655-4361 to make an appointment.
2. All completed forms should be mailed to:

Montclair State University University Health Center
Blanton Hall, One Normal Avenue
Montclair, New Jersey 07043
Attn:  Immunization Program