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Student Immunization Requirements

Domestic Student Requirements

  • The State of Illinois requires all full-time college students to submit required immunization records. All undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in more than six credit hours per semester are required to provide immunization records to the SXU Health Center. Due to this law and SXU Policy, failing to do so will result in your registration being blocked for subsequent semesters.
  • Please submit a copy of your full immunization record. Military records, official medical records and past school immunization records are acceptable, Or, have your health care provider complete and sign the 2024-2025 Student Immunization Form (PDF) with verification of immunization dates.
  • Please submit your records via our secure patient portal. Alternatively, records can be dropped off at the Health Center (please use the drop box on the west side of the building if we are closed) or can be faxed to 773-298-3906.
  • Please do not hesitate to contact the SXU Health Center with any questions about requirements or if you are having trouble finding your records.
Domestic Student Requirements
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis At least (3) doses of tetanus/diphtheria (DTP/DTaP/Td/Tdap), with (1) dose being in the last 10 years AND (1) being a Tdap. Titers are not accepted to fulfill this requirement.
Measles*+ (2) doses after your 1st birthday and at least 28 days apart
Mumps*+ (2) doses after your 1st birthday and at least 28 days apart
Rubella*+ (2) doses after your 1st birthday and at least 28 days apart
Meningococcal Conjugate** (Menactra, MenQuadfi OR MENVEO) Students under the age of 22 must have (1) dose on or after 16 years of age.
*Students born before January 1, 1957 are exempt from this requirement.
+Typically measles, mumps and rubella vaccines are given twice as a combined vaccine (MMR) in the United States. Alternatively, students can show proof of immunity by having titers drawn.

**Meningococcal conjugate vaccines cover strains A,C,W,Y. This vaccine is currently required for entry into 12th grade in Illinois and therefore most in-state students have already completed this requirement. PLEASE NOTE: The Meningitis B vaccine (Trumenba OR Bexsero) is recommended for college-aged students but does NOT fulfill this requirement.

Need help Finding your Records?

  • Request your records from your high school. High schools should have your complete records and are required to keep them for 60 years (CPS students must request records online).
  • Request records from your pediatrician, former universities, military, employers, etc. Many electronic health records (e.g., MyChart) allow you to download your own immunization records. Here are some Tips for Finding Immunization Records. 
  • Utilize state immunization registries. This handy list of Immunization Registries by State lists the websites and/or contact information for each state's registry. 
  • Still struggling? Call the Health Center at 773-298-3712 and we will help. 

COVID-19 Vaccinations

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  • It is highly recommended that all students and employees remain up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccines, but it is not required.
  • Effective July 12, 2022, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker rescinded the requirement that higher education employees and students be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to weekly testing in order to access the university/college premises. Illinois Executive Order 2022-16 rescinds this prior requirement, and no further weekly testing is required at this time.
  • International students who have received a vaccine not approved by the World Health Organization may receive an FDA-approved vaccine series at the SXU Health Center.

International Student Requirements

  • International student immunization requirements are nearly the same as domestic students; there is only the addition of the tuberculosis screening. Failing to turn in your records will result in your registration being blocked for subsequent semesters.
  • Please note that the Tuberculosis Screening Form (PDF) needs to be completed and turned into the SXU Health Center for review within the student's first 10 days on campus.
  • Please submit a copy of your full immunization record. Military records, official medical records and past school immunization records are acceptable -OR- have your health care provider complete and sign the 2024-2025 Student Immunization Form (PDF) with verification of immunization dates.
  • Please submit your records via our secure patient portal. Alternatively, records can be dropped off at the Health Center (please use the drop box on the west side of the building if we are closed) or faxed to 773-298-3906.
  • All records must be translated into English. If it is not possible for records to be translated before arrival on campus, please call the Health Center at 773-298-3712 to make an appointment to attempt translation.
International Student Requirements
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis At least (3) doses of tetanus/diphtheria (DTP/DTaP/Td/Tdap), with (1) dose being in the last 10 years AND (1) being a Tdap.
Measles*+ (2) doses after your 1st birthday and at least 28 days apart
Mumps*+ (2) doses after your 1st birthday and at least 28 days apart
Rubella*+ (2) doses after your 1st birthday and at least 28 days apart
Meningococcal Conjugate** (Menactra, MenQuadfi OR MENVEO) Students under the age of 22 must have (1) dose on or after 16 years of age.
Tuberculosis Screening All students must complete the Tuberculosis Screening form (PDF) within the first 10 days of the semester. Students who are considered high risk for past exposure to tuberculosis will need to undergo further testing and would be contacted by SXU Health Center clinical staff.
*Students born before January 1, 1957 are exempt from this requirement.
+ The measles, mumps and rubella vaccines requirement can be satisfied by having received combined vaccines (MMR) or by receiving separate measles, mumps and rubella vaccines. Alternatively, students can show proof of immunity by having titers drawn. **Meningococcal conjugate vaccines cover strains A,C,W,Y. PLEASE NOTE: The Meningitis B vaccine (Trumenba OR Bexsero) is recommended for college-aged students but does NOT fulfill this requirement.

Waivers

Students who are medically unable to receive certain immunizations must have a Medical Exemption form(PDF) signed by a healthcare provider. Students who have strongly held religious beliefs precluding them from receiving certain immunizations must sign the Religious Exemption form (PDF) and must attach an originally written, signed statement that specifies the religious belief that conflicts with receiving immunization(s).

Forms can be uploaded to our secure patient portal, faxed to 773-298-3906 or dropped off at the Health Center. Once they are received they will be reviewed by clinical staff at the Health Center.