Immunizations

Students must meet the immunization requirements as mandated by New Jersey law and the University.

MyHealth Portal

Log into MyHealth Portal!

Tasks to Complete in the Portal

  1. Complete the online immunization form
  2. Upload immunization documents
    • Immunization information is reviewed within 5 business days
  3. Only non-compliant students will be contacted
    • Check for a secure message in the portal

Where To Get Your Immunization Records

  • Pediatrician or current health care provider
  • High school nurse
  • Previous college or university health center
  • Family member

Immunization Deadlines

Deadlines must be met prior to class registration and move-in dates (if applicable).

  • Spring: December 1 
  • Summer: April 15
  • Fall: May 22

Immunization Requirements

Newly Admitted Students Under Age 19

Full-Time Students

  • MMR: 2-dose series (first dose after first birthday) OR bloodwork demonstrating immunity
  • Hepatitis B: 3-dose series or acceptable 2 dose series, OR bloodwork demonstrating immunity
  • Meningitis (Meningococcal ACWY): 2 doses, one dose must be after age 16
  • 3-dose primary series DPT AND 1 booster dose of Tdap given within the last 10 years
  • 1 dose of Varicella vaccine OR bloodwork demonstrating immunity
  • Completed Polio series (one dose must be IPV)

Part-Time Students

  • MMR: 2-dose series (first dose after first birthday) OR bloodwork demonstrating immunity. 
  • Meningitis (Meningococcal ACWY): 2 doses, one must be after age 16
  • 3-dose primary series DPT and 1 booster dose of Tdap given within the last 10 years
  • 1 dose of Varicella vaccine OR bloodwork demonstrating immunity
  • Completed Polio series (one dose must be IPV)

Newly Admitted Students Age 19-30

Full-Time Students

  • MMR: 2-dose series (first dose after first birthday)  OR bloodwork demonstrating immunity
  • Hepatitis B: 3-dose series or acceptable 2 dose series, OR bloodwork demonstrating immunity
  • 1 dose of Meningococcal ACWY (within last 5 years and after age 16) IF living on campus OR if positive for any of the CDC defined risk factors
  • 3-dose primary series DPT and 1 booster dose of Tdap given within the last 10 years
  • 1 dose of Varicella vaccine OR bloodwork demonstrating immunity
  • Completed 3 dose Polio series (one dose must be IPV)

Part-Time Students

  • MMR: 2-dose series (first dose after first birthday)  OR bloodwork demonstrating immunity
  • 1 dose of Meningococcal ACWY (within last 5 years and after age 16) IF living on campus OR if positive for any of the CDC defined risk factors
  • 3-dose primary series DPT and 1 booster dose of Tdap given within the last 10 years
  • 1 dose of varicella vaccine OR bloodwork demonstrating immunity
  • Completed Polio series (one dose must be IPV)

Students Age 31 and older

Full-Time

  • Hepatitis B: 3-dose series or acceptable 2 dose series, OR bloodwork demonstrating immunity
    1 dose of Meningococcal ACWY (within last 5 years and after age 16) IF living on campus OR if positive for any of the CDC defined risk factors

Part Time

  • 1 dose of Meningococcal ACWY (within last 5 years and after age 16) IF living on campus OR if positive for any of the CDC defined risk factors

Immunization Exemptions

Students Exempt from Requirements

  • Enrolled only in a certificate program
  • Enrolled only in a fully online program
  • Age 31 or older at time of matriculation is exempt from the following:
    • MMR, Polio (IPV/OPV), DTP/Tdap, Varicella
  • Students with a medical exemption, which must be completed by a licensed healthcare provider.
  • Students with a religion / specific tenant that prohibits immunization. 
    • The signature must be handwritten in ink or a hand-drawn electronic signature using a finger or stylus. Typed names, stamped signatures, and script fonts that imitate signatures are not acceptable.

Recommended

For your protection and disease prevention, the following immunizations are strongly recommended:

  • COVID-19 vaccination and boosters
  • HPV
  • Hepatitis A
  • Influenza (flu)
  • Meningococcal B

Need Help?

Contact the Student Health Center:

Phone: 973-655-3459

Email: askanurse@montclair.edu

Location: Blanton Hall

Include your CWID and use your Montclair email when reaching out.