Domestic Student Immunization Requirements

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Domestic Student Immunization Requirements

UPDATE: Effective June 16, 2023, Oregon State University will no longer require proof of COVID-19 vaccination. 

Required vaccinations:

  • Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)

    • Entering domestic students born on or after January 1, 1957, must have:

    • Two doses of measles vaccine given at least 30 days apart on or after the first birthday or physician documentation of measles disease or a lab test documenting immunity to measles disease.

    • Two doses of mumps vaccine given at least 30 days apart on or after the first birthday or physician documentation of mumps disease or a lab test documenting immunity to mumps disease.

    • One dose of rubella vaccine given on or after the first birthday or a lab test documenting immunity to rubella disease.

  • Meningococcal MCV4 - 1 Dose

    • Students under the age of 22 must provide documentation of one dose of meningococcal quadrivalent (MCV4) received on or after turning 16 years old.

  • Varicella - 2 Doses

    • Varicella (chickenpox) immunization is required for all students. Date of disease is also accepted.

  • Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis (Tdap) - 1 dose

    • Immunization for tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (Tdap) dose received within the last ten years.  

    • Hepatitis B - 3 doses

      • Hepatitis B is required for all students. Date of disease is also accepted.

 

Recommended Vaccinations:

While not required at this time, we highly recommended the following: 

  • COVID-19 vaccinE

  • Meningococcal B

  • Student age 25 and under are recommended to provide documentation of 2 doses of Bexsero or 2 doses of Trumenba (3 doses recommended if at an increased risk).

  • HPV

  • Annual flu shot

Official documentation is required for all vaccines.

The required health form is available online at the Patient Portal. You must also submit copies of your official immunization documentation by fax, mail or email prior to arriving at OSU.


immunizations@oregonstate.edu
Fax: 541-737-9665