Immunizations

Required by New Jersey State law and submitted only via the MyHealth portal

FULL-TIME Students (Degree seeking only:  Undergraduate – 12 or more credits, Graduate – 9 or more credits)

MMR – 2 doses (covers you against Measles, Mumps and Rubella)

The minimum time between doses:  Dose 1 must be AFTER first birthday, Dose 2 must be at least four weeks after Dose 1.

HepB – 3 doses

The minimum time between doses:  Dose 2 must be 4 weeks after Dose 1.  Dose 3 must be 8 weeks after Dose 2 AND 16 weeks after Dose 1.

PART-TIME Students (Degree-seeking only:  Undergraduate – less than 12 credits, Graduate – less than 9 Credits)

MMR – 2 doses (covers you against Measles, Mumps and Rubella)

Students living in MSU Campus housing must also present proof of immunization against Meningitis (serogroups A, C, W and Y.  Common vaccine name – Menactra or Menevo) administered on, or after, the student’s 16^th birthday.  Failure to present documentation may result in expulsion from campus housing until the requirement is met.

Where to find your Immunization history

• Pediatrician and/or healthcare provider
• High school or prior college/university
• Military records

Recommended Immunizations

Strongly recommended (though not required) in the event of injury or exposure.

1. Varicella (Chicken Pox) – Immunization dates or blood test results
2. Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis)
3. HPV
4. Td
5. Hepatitis A
6. Influenza

NOTE:  Students enrolled in Certificate and exclusively online-only programs do not need to submit immunization information.