Immunizations

Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)

To satisfy Penn State immunization requirements, students must provide proof of:

• Two doses of Measles (Rubeola), two doses of Mumps, and one dose of Rubella OR
• Two doses of the MMR immunization OR
• Results from a blood test showing immunity

The first dose must have been given on or after the student's first birthday. Dose two must have been given at least four weeks after dose one.

Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV4)

• Required for students living in University housing
• Must be administered at age 16 or older
• Accepted vaccines include: Menveo, Menactra, MenQuadfi, Penbraya, Penmenvy
• Meningococcal B vaccines (Bexsero, Trumenba) do not satisfy this requirement

All required immunization records must be submitted through myUHS. 

1. Obtain your official immunization records in English (required)
2. Log into myUHS
3. Enter dates for required MMR and MCV4 vaccines under “View My Clearances”
4. Upload your documents as a PDF or image

You only need to submit your records once. World Campus and Great Valley students are exempt.

Students who are unable to receive required vaccines due to medical, religious, or philosophical reasons must submit:

• MMR Waiver Form
• Meningococcal Waiver Form

Upload completed forms through myUHS → View My Clearances → Clearance Exemption

Students granted an exemption may be removed from campus during a communicable disease outbreak.

While not required, we strongly recommend staying current with CDC guidelines and considering the following immunizations:

• COVID-19
• Meningococcal B (MenB)
• Varicella (Chickenpox)
• Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
• Hepatitis A & B
• HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
• Pneumococcal (PVC13 or PPSV23)

For guidance in determining where you can locate your “official” immunization records please visit CDC "Find Records". 

• Records that are self-reported or unverified will not meet the requirement.
• If you are unsure if your records will meet Penn State’s immunization requirement, please upload your records through myUHS for review.

Your provider can run a blood test or re-administer vaccines. Visit UHS or your local health center for assistance.

No. Only students can access myUHS. Sharing credentials is a violation of University policy.

No. All documentation must be translated into English.

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.

Only if living in University housing. However, vaccination is strongly recommended for those in shared housing.

Students with the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) for Penn State are fully covered for required immunizations. If you do not have the Student Health Insurance for Penn State, please check with your health insurance carrier to see what immunizations are covered and how you can be reimbursed if you receive the immunizations at University Health Services, your campus health center, or a local provider's office. 

The College and University Student Vaccination Act of 2002 in Pennsylvania prohibits a student from residing in University housing unless the student has received a one-time vaccination against meningococcal disease, or the institution provides detailed information on the risks associated with meningococcal disease and the availability and the effectiveness of any vaccine. The student must also sign a written waiver stating that the student has received and reviewed the information provided and has chosen not to be vaccinated for medical, religious, or philosophical reasons.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends that first-year college students living in residence halls should receive at least 1 dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4) before college entry.

In accordance with the College and University Student Vaccination Act and ACIP, all students who will be living in University housing must submit proof of one dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine that covers serogroups A, C, Y, and W on or after their 16th birthday. Students may request an exemption from this requirement if there is a medical contraindication to vaccination or if religious or philosophical beliefs prohibit immunization. The Meningococcal B vaccine (serogroup B) is a separate vaccine and is strongly recommended, although not mandatory at this time. 

Print a copy of the MMR Waiver Request Form and have it completed and signed by your healthcare provider. Requests for philosophical exemptions must include a detailed written statement of personal beliefs.  Requests for religious exemptions must include a detailed written statement of personal beliefs or a letter from clergy. Enter your clearance exemption request and completed waiver form through myUHS, Medical Clearance. 

Print a copy of the Meningococcal Waiver Request Form. Medical exemptions must be completed and signed by your healthcare provider. Requests for philosophical exemptions must include a detailed written statement of personal beliefs. Requests for religious exemptions must include a detailed written statement of personal beliefs or a letter from clergy. Enter your clearance exemption and upload your completed waiver form through myUHS, Medical Clearances. 

First, make sure you are trying to upload an image file. We accept PNG, JPG, JPEG, and GIF image files and PDFs that are less than 4MB in size. You may also want to clear your browser cache and cookies or try using a different browser. 

If you are not successful after implementing these fixes, contact UHS by emailing uhs-web@psu.edu and include the following information: 

• Details of the error message you are receiving
• A screenshot (if possible)
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