Immunization
Requirements FAQ
This page answers
frequently asked
questions about immunization requirements for students entering Rutgers
University beginning in September 2004. Requirements for students
attending prior to September 2004 may be found here.
What immunizations are
required?
The list below pertains to
students
entering Rutgers University beginning in September 2004.
Meningococcal vaccination - all first year undergraduate and incoming transfer students living in
residence halls.
MMR - all students
born after
1956 are required to have received either two (2) doses of MMR (or two
doses of each individual measles, mumps, or rubella vaccine) or a
positive
blood test for immunity to each disease. The first vaccination
must
have been given no earlier than one year of age, and administration of
the second dose must be separated from the first by at least 30 days.
Tuberculosis skin testing (PPD or Mantoux) - all incoming students attending the university on
non-immigrant
visas and born or grew up in a country with a high prevalence of
tuberculosis.
Testing must have been done within 6 months of attending Rutgers, and
if
the test is positive, a chest x-ray must have been done and results of
the x-ray submitted.
More information about:
While not required, additional information on the following vaccinations can be found here:
Can I be exempt from
getting these
vaccinations and testing?
Exemptions will be allowed
only on
bona fide religious or medical grounds and must be requested in
writing.
To be exempted on a religious basis, the student must submit a written
statement explaining how the administration of immunizing agents
conflicts
with his or her religious beliefs. To be exempted on medical
grounds,
the student must submit a written statement form signed by a physician
or advance practice nurse indicating that an immunization is medically
contraindicated for a specific period of time, and setting forth the
reason(s)
for the medical contraindication, based upon valid medical
reasons.
In the event of a contagious
outbreak,
un-immunized students will not be allowed on campus.
Where is the
Pre-Entrance Health
Record Form available?
Forms are available for Undergraduate and Graduate students,
and both can be obtained at Student Health Services .
Where do I send the
completed
forms?
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS:
Immunization Program
Office of University Undergraduate Admissions
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
65 Davidson Road - Room 202
Piscataway, New Jersey 08854-8097
GRADUATE STUDENTS:
Immunization Program
Rutgers University Health Services
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
11 Bishop Place
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1180
What is the deadline for
return
of health forms?
Completed Pre-Entrance
Immunization
Record is due by July 15 for students entering in the Fall Semester and
January 5 for those entering in the Spring Semester.
What about penalties?
If you are living in
University housing,
you will not be able to obtain your room key on move in day if you have
not received the meningococcal vaccination. If you are not
compliant
with the MMR or TB skin testing (if indicated) requirements, a hold
will
be placed on your grades and transcripts.
Do I need a physical exam
While regular preventive
care and
health maintenance visits with your health care provider are
recommended,
a full physical exam is not required. We do recommend that those
students with chronic health problems bring a copy of their medical
records
to campus in the event that care at one of our health centers is
required.
After enrollment, it is also a good idea for those students with
chronic
health problems schedule a "get acquainted" visit with a physician at
Student Health Services. |
