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To ensure a healthy and safe campus community, if you plan to enroll in at least one in-person class, live on campus, or access in-person services or facilities on Stony Brook’s campuses, you are required to comply with mandatory immunization requirements.

If you have not submitted the required immunization records,there is a registration hold on your SOLAR account, and you cannot register for classes until that hold is removed. The registration hold will be removed once you complete and submit the requirements noted below. Pleasesubmit all immunization records to the Wolfie Health Portal immediately to have optimal selection of classes.

  • After your medical records are reviewed, if any information is incomplete, a message will be sent to your Stony Brook email address as a secure message from noreply@stonybrook.edu. Please make sure you add this email address to your contacts to make sure messages do not go to your spam folder.
  • To facilitate possible future messaging, please be sure to "opt-in" to receive text messages. You can do so by clicking on the "Forms" tab in the Wolfie Health Portal, and scrolling down to select "Text Messaging Opt-in."


New Undergraduate Students for Spring 2024:
You will receive an email with your NetID information 2-3 days after you have paid your deposit. You will need your NetID to access the Wolfie Health Portal. Within 10 days of receiving your NetID, you must submit your immunization records to remove a hold that will then allow you to work with an Academic Advisor to register for Spring 2024 classes.

New Graduate Students for Spring 2024:
You will receive an email with your NetID information 2-3 days after matriculation. You will need your NetID to access the Wolfie Health Portal. Within 10 days of receiving your NetID, you must submit your immunization records to remove a hold that will then allow you access to register for Spring 2024 classes.

Wolfie Health Portal Instructions

Submit your immunization records in order to register for classes:

The use of the Stony Brook University Immunization Form is one way to collect your immunization requirements.

MMR Requirement

New York State Public Health Law requires college students to submit proof of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR). There are several ways that you can obtain and submit proof of immunity. Please scroll down to the Frequently Asked Questions for examples of acceptable immunization records.

Once you collect your MMR documentation, you must upload it to

For other options and for more information about Stony Brook's MMR requirements, visit MMR Requirement.

Meningitis Requirement

New York State Public Health Law requires college students to receive and acknowledge receipt of information on Meningitis OR submit proof of vaccination. Please scroll down to the Frequently Asked Questions for examples of acceptable immunization records.

Once you collect your meningitis documentation, you must upload it to Wolfie Health Portal

For other options and for more information about Stony Brook's Meningitis requirements, visit Meningitis Requirements


COVID-19 Vaccination Recommendation:

We strongly encourage all students to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine and the subsequent boosters, once you become eligible.

Once you collect your COVID-19 documentation, upload it to:

Please scroll down to the Frequently Asked Questions for examples of acceptable immunization records.

Health Sciences/East Campus Students:

If you are a Health Sciences student or taking any classes at East campus, please contact your specific program asstudents enrolled in any program or course or who are participating in a clinical or internship held at a third-party location must continue to comply with all health and safety guidelines, including any COVID vaccination or testing protocols that are in place at the third-party location. In addition, certain employees, students, and volunteers at healthcare facilities, including Stony Brook Medicine and SUNY healthcare facilities and hospitals, may be subject to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination pursuant to relevant regulations and policies.

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Please see below according to your student status:

    • These requirements also apply if you move from a fully online or study abroad semester to a semester that includes at least one in-person class, residing on campus, working on campus or accessing in-person services or facilities on Stony Brook’s campuses.
    • If you are a new student, submit your immunization records as soon as possible, but no later than 10 days after receiving your NetID. The earlier you submit the immunization records, the earlier you can register for classes.
    • If you are an employee working on campus and plan to register for undergraduate or graduate classes, you must also submit the required vaccination information to the Wolfie Health Portal.
    • Student Health Services will accept signed or stamped copies of your immunization records from your high school nurse's office, family doctor's office, pediatrician office, large pharmacy chains, walk-in or urgent care clinics, or local health department clinics. All documents can be obtained by requesting copies of your vaccine records without making an appointment. Examples of immunization records include signed certificates from a health care provider, immunization registry records, military immunization records, or migrant records. All immunization records must be signed or stamped by a health care provider. In addition or in place of these records, we will also accept a completedStony Brook University Immunization Form signed or stamped by a medical provider.
    • Blood tests to confirm immunity can only be used for MMR. If you have a blood test to confirm immunity, the official lab report must be submitted.
    • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination must show the type of vaccine, date(s) administered, and lot numbers with signed or stamped health care provider certification. The Excelsior pass is not accepted.
  • Once you collect all of your immunization documentation, please upload them to the Wolfie Health Portal.

    Wolfie Health Portal Instructions

    We do not accept physical, emailed, or faxed copies of health records at Student Health Services. Students are responsible for uploading immunization records to the Wolfie Health Portal.

    Immunization records in languages other than English can be submitted, but please allow 10 days for translation. These documents must include your name and date of birth and must be uploaded to the Wolfie Health Portal. You will not be charged a translation fee.

    Immunization records that have been submitted to the Wolfie Health Portal are reviewed and verified by our compliance team. Please allow up to three business days for any submitted records to be reviewed, and once all required immunization records have been verified, your registration hold will be removed. After your medical records are reviewed, if any information is incomplete, a message will be sent to your Stony Brook email address as a secure message from noreply@stonybrook.edu. Please make sure you add this email address to your contacts to make sure messages do not go to your spam folder. In addition, to facilitate possible future messaging, please be sure to "opt-in" to receive text messages. You can do so by clicking on the "Forms" tab in the Wolfie Health Portal, and scrolling down to select "Text Messaging Opt-in."

    If you have any issues uploading immunization records or have questions about the immunization requirements or the status of your registration hold, please email vaccinations@stonybrook.edufrom your Stony Brook email address. Please include your name and Stony Brook ID number in all email correspondence. Our team will respond to all emails within two business days.

  • You are strongly encouraged to obtain a COVID vaccine, and also receive other vaccinations such as influenza, and upload it to the Wolfie Health Portal.

    Health Sciences/East Campus Students:

    If you are a Health Sciences student or taking any classes at East campus, please contact your specific program asstudents enrolled in any program or course or who are participating in a clinical or internship held at a third-party location must continue to comply with all health and safety guidelines, including any COVID vaccination or testing protocols that are in place at the third-party location. In addition, certain employees, students, and volunteers at healthcare facilities, including Stony Brook Medicine and SUNY healthcare facilities and hospitals, may be subject to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination pursuant to relevant regulations and policies.

    • Log into the Wofie Health Portal
    • Click on the Immunizationtab. You will be able to see the documents you have uploaded and their "status"
    • Documents received and processed are shown as "verified"

Special Considerations:

  • If you wish to submit a request for consideration for a medical or religious exemption to a required vaccine(s),CLICK HERE

Students enrolled or participating in the following programs or schools must follow the requirements listed above in addition to the process and procedures as outlined by their respective schools:

Questions?

If you have any issues uploading immunization records or have questions about the immunization requirements or the status of your registration hold, please email vaccinations@stonybrook.edufrom your Stony Brook email address. Please include your name and Stony Brook ID number in all email correspondence. Our team will respond to all emails within two business days.

Immunization Requirements

  • Measles, Mumps and Rubella Requirements

  • Meningitis Requirements

  • Recommended Immunizations

Immunization Requirements

  • Measles, Mumps and Rubella Requirements

  • Meningitis Requirements

  • Recommended Immunizations

Immunization Requirements | Student Health Services (2024)

FAQs

Does New Jersey require vaccinations for school? ›

The state requires children in kindergarten through 5th grade to receive four immunizations, to protect against the following diseases: chicken pox (or varicella), polio, measles, mumps, rubella and hepatitis B, which is not part of the state vaccine schedule for infants.

What immunization is required for college in MA? ›

Three doses of Hepatitis B vaccine. One dose of Meningococcal (MenACWY) for students 21 years of age and younger administered after 16th birthday. Two doses of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccine administered at least one month apart given at or after 12 months of age.

What are the immunization requirements for NJ State and University? ›

As per N.J.A.C. 8:57-6.1 to 6.16, all new students are required to provide valid proof of immunization against Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Hepatitis B, and Meningococcal Disease based on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendation.

Is there a religious exemption for vaccines in NJ? ›

NOTE: NJ also accepts valid medical and religious exemptions (reasons for not showing proof of immunizations) as per the NJ Immunization of Pupils in School regulations, (N.J.A.C. 8:57-4).

Is it illegal to not vaccinate your child in NJ? ›

New Jersey articulates its medical contraindication exemption in New Jersey Administrative Code Section 8:57-4.3 the first part of which states simply, "A child shall not be required to have any specific immunization(s) which are medically contraindicated." The code, though, requires that you obtain a written statement ...

How many vaccines does a child get in their lifetime? ›

Your kids will get more than 50 shots before they enter adulthood. That's a lot of needles! This chart outlines which vaccines are recommended at each age. Or skip to your child's age below to learn which immunizations are necessary and why.

Are Tdap and DPT the same thing? ›

The Tdap and DTaP vaccines help protect against the same diseases but are used for different age groups. Tdap is recommended for older children and adults, and DTaP is recommended for infants and young children.

What vaccines are required for college in NY? ›

NYS Public Health Law Section 2165 and NYCRR Title 10, Subpart 66-2 require students attending post-secondary institutions, who were born on or after January 1, 1957 and registered for 6 or more credit hours, to demonstrate proof of immunity against measles, mumps, and rubella.

Is Rutgers University requiring vaccinations? ›

Vaccination Requirements

As of April 1, 2024, Rutgers no longer requires students, faculty, staff, and university affiliates to be immunized against the COVID-19 virus.

Is a flu shot mandatory in NJ Daycare? ›

The rules for young children are different

For children younger than six years old, a seasonal flu vaccine is required to attend preschool or day care. Additionally, the New Jersey Department of Health provides a chart of needed vaccinations for young children, broken down by age in months.

Is meningitis vaccine mandatory in New Jersey? ›

Severe side effects, such as a serious allergic reaction, are very rare. In New Jersey, meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) is required for 11-year-olds attending school. Students in higher education may also be required to have received the vaccine. For more information, see N.J.A.C.

What if I refuse to vaccinate my child? ›

Children who are not vaccinated can transmit vaccine- preventable diseases at schools and in the community. Unvaccinated children can infect babies who are too young to be fully immunized. Unvaccinated children can infect people of any age who can't be immunized for medical reasons.

Do NJ schools require vaccinations? ›

New Jersey requires doses of DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis), IPV (polio), varicella (chickenpox), MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella), and Hepatitis B vaccines for all students, beginning in kindergarten.

Does the College of New Jersey require COVID vaccine? ›

View COVID-19.tcnj.edu for more information. While the College is still strongly encouraging members of our community to get vaccinated, we're no longer requiring it for new hires and will not require it for students starting Summer 2022 and beyond.

How many DPT vaccines are required? ›

The DTaP vaccine is given as 5 primary and 1 booster IM injections during childhood as follows: at age 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 15 to 18 months, and 4 to 6 years (before school entry). The fifth dose is not necessary if the fourth dose was given at age ≥ 4 years and at least 6 months after the third dose.

How to get immunization records in New Jersey? ›

You can access your official immunization reports directly from the Docket® app. Tap the button labeled “PDF” that appears next to your name on the Immunization Records screen to generate an official New Jersey immunization record PDF, which you can share using standard functionality (e.g. email, text).

How often do you get MMR? ›

Children should get two doses of MMR vaccine, starting with the first dose at 12 to 15 months of age, and the second dose at 4 through 6 years of age. Teens and adults should also be up to date on their MMR vaccination. Two MMR vaccines are available for use in the United States, M-M-R II and PRIORIX.

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