Determining Your Immunization Requirements
The table below illustrates the unique immunization requirements for each student group living in both university and non-university housing. Please refer to Immunizations Overview for more information on required vaccinations, or visit How to Submit Immunization Information for instructions on how to submit immunization records.
| Student | Living in University Housing | Not Living in University Housing |
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| New Incoming Students (Undergraduate and Graduate) |
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| Returning Student |
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| Change of Campus Student |
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| Transfer Student (Institution other than Penn State) |
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| Exchange Student or Non-Degree Seeking Student |
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| World Campus Student |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Requirements
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Non-degree seeking students are not required to submit immunization information; however, non-degree seeking students living in University housing must provide proof of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine or submit a Meningococcal Vaccine Waiver.
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No, only students living in University housing are required to have a meningococcal vaccine or submit a waiver; however, it is strongly recommended for all students living in apartments and communal housing.
