Required for students at high risk for TB (listed on the Immunization Record)
** For student taking 12 or more credits

Rutgers requires students to have the covid vaccine and booster (if eligible).  More info can be found here: https://coronavirus.rutgers.edu/covid-19-vaccine/.

Please note: Vaccination recommendations and requirements may change if an outbreak of meningitis occurs on campus. You will be notified if this occurs.

*** Students who fall into certain high-risk groups are also required to get vaccinated. These groups include those with complement component deficiency or who take a medication called a complement inhibitor, individuals without a spleen or with spleen-related issues (such as sickle cell disease), people infected with HIV, those who have traveled to an area where the disease is prevalent (for travel-related risks, visit www.cdc.gov/travel), and individuals who work in a laboratory with meningococcal bacteria (Neisseria meningitidis).

Vaccination is only required for individuals who meet specific criteria, including having complement component deficiency or using a complement inhibitor medication (e.g., eculizumab), having no spleen or experiencing spleen-related issues like sickle cell disease, or working in a laboratory with meningococcal bacteria (Neisseria meningitidis). While MenB vaccination is not mandatory, individuals aged 16-23 may choose to receive it for short-term protection against most strains of MenB disease. For more information about meningococcal disease and MenB vaccination, please visit www.cdc.gov/meningococcal.

The cost of immunizations at the Student Wellness Center can be found at: https://wellnesscenter.camden.rutgers.edu/costs-for-services.

Important Note: If you have Rutgers University’s health insurance through United Healthcare – the cost of immunizations may be free.

Exemptions will be allowed only on bona fide religious or medical grounds and must be requested in writing. To be exempted on a religious basis, the student must submit a written statement explaining how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with his or her religious beliefs. To be exempted on medical grounds, the student must submit a written statement form signed by a physician or advance practice nurse indicating that an immunization is medically contraindicated for a specific period of time, and setting forth the reason(s) for the medical contraindication, based upon valid medical reasons.

In the event of a contagious outbreak, un-immunized students will not be allowed on campus.

If you are living in University housing, you will not be able to obtain your room key on move in day if you have not received the meningococcal vaccination. If you are not compliant with the MMR or TB skin testing (if indicated) requirements, a hold will be placed on your grades and transcripts.

While regular preventive care and health maintenance visits with your health care provider are recommended, a full physical exam is not required. We do recommend that those students with chronic health problems bring a copy of their medical records to campus in the event that care at one of our health centers is required. After enrollment, it is also a good idea for those students with chronic health problems to schedule a “get acquainted” visit with a physician at the Student Wellness Center.