Immunization Requirements for ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ College Students
Required Immunizations | Exemptions | Recommended Immunizations
All students are required to comply with the immunization laws established by New York State and ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ College.
For detailed information on timing and documentation requirements, refer to the Incoming Students section.
REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS:
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)
New York State Public Law 2651 requires all students enrolled at least half-time (six credits), born on or after January 1, 1957, to provide documentation of vaccination or immunity (titers) for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, and Rubella (German Measles). - Meningitis
³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ College requires students to be vaccinated with a MenACWY vaccine (Menactra, Menveo, or MenQuadfi) within the past 5 years.
Note: Meningitis B does not fulfill this requirement. - Tetanus
Students must provide documentation of a TD (Tetanus-Diphtheria) or Tdap (Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis) booster within the past 10 years.
Effective May 12, 2023, COVID-19 vaccines are no longer a requirement.
For additional information on individual vaccines, visit the CDC website.
Tuberculosis (TB) Testing:
While not an immunization, tuberculosis (TB) testing may be required. Based on your responses to the Tuberculosis Screening Questionnaire (available on your Health Services portal), a Health Services nurse may contact you to complete TB testing and documentation.
EXEMPTIONS:
Students may be exempted from vaccination based on religious beliefs or medical concerns.
- Religious Exemption Policy
Please note that a 2019 law removing non-medical exemptions from school vaccination requirements for children does not apply in the college setting. - Medical Exemption Policy and Requirements
Documentation for medical exemptions should be submitted via the Health Services Portal and will be reviewed by a medical provider. Students will be updated by Health Services regarding approval, denial, or requests for additional documentation.
RECOMMENDED IMMUNIZATIONS:
The following vaccinations are recommended but not required for attendance. However, they may be required in certain work settings (e.g., laboratories, healthcare environments) or for study abroad programs:
- COVID-19 (recommended)
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- HPV (Human Papillomavirus) - Gardasil
- Meningitis B (Bexsero & Trumenba) for individuals with certain medical conditions or in the event of an outbreak
- Polio
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
Required immunizations and tuberculosis testing are available through Health Services.