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Immunization Information

Immunization Requirements

New Student Information

If you are a full time undergraduate or a part time / full time graduate student who is under the age of 31 years at the time of enrollment, you must submit:

  • Proof of two MMR vaccines, with the first dose given on or after your first birthday.
    •  Alternatively, you may submit titers showing immunity to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella 
  • Proof of 3 doses of Hepatitis B (not required if you are taking less than 12 credits)
    • Alternatively, you may submit a titer indicating immunity.
  • Proof of a Meningitis ACWY vaccine given at age 16 or later
    • If you are a commuter student aged 19 or older, you are waived from this requirement.
  • A completed and signed Tuberculosis Screening Form.  This form is to be completed by all incoming students.
  • *If you are having trouble locating your immunization records, try utilizing your state’s immunization registry.  Instructions on how to access this can be found here.
  • Residential students will not be able to move in to on-campus housing until proof of an up to date Meningitis ACWY given on or after your 16th birthday is received
  • Immunizations are due at the following times:
    • For Fall semester start date- June 30th
    • For Spring semester start date- January 2nd

Returning Student Information

  • If you are a returning student or a readmit student and you submitted your vaccination information within the past 10 years, you do not need to submit this information again.
  • You are required to submit a new Tuberculosis Screening Form
  • Tuberculosis (TB) testing is required for students at high risk for TB (as defined in the Immunization Packet) no more than 6 months prior to your return to Ramapo College of New Jersey. 
Ramapo

Immunization Packet (pdf)

 

Medical or Religious Exemptions

Religious: A request for exemption from the immunization requirements due to religious beliefs may be submitted to Health Services before the first day of classes. The request must be in writing from the enrolled student if aged 18 or over and specifically state the religious doctrine that prohibits vaccination.

Medical: Exemption from requirements based on medical reasons must be submitted to Health Services in the form of a signed statement from a healthcare provider indicating a specific immunization is contraindicated due to a valid medical condition.  This is due before the first day of classes. This documentation will be reviewed annually.

All requests for Religious and Medical Exemptions are due to immunize@ramapo.edu prior to the start of the semester.

 

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