Compliance with Iowa State University’s immunization policy is an important first step for all incoming students and helps ensure a safe and healthy campus and community.
Documentation of the required immunizations is due by July 31 for summer and fall semester entries and November 30 for spring entries. If you do not provide the information by that date, it may interfere with your ability to register for classes the next semester.
Submit Immunization Records Online
Beginning May 1, 2024, you will be able to submit your immunization records through our Patient Portal. Please scan your immunization documents before you begin.Please note the scanned immunization documents must be one of the following file types: PDF, GIF, JPG, PNG, and TIF.How to Scan Immunizations Guide
Once you have gathered your scanned documents:
- Go to the Google Play or App Store and download the ISU Student Health Portal application.
- Click Sign in with Microsoft.
- Enter in your ISU Net-id and Password.
- Select the Immunizations task in your To-Do List on the main page and follow the instructions.
After you have submitted your immunization information, you will receive a notification confirming our receipt of your documents.Your information will be evaluated within 7-10 business days by a Thielen Student Health Center nurse.You will receive a notification updating you on your status of approval.
Finding Your Records
Your immunization records can be obtained from your health care provider’s office. They may also be available from your high school or from other colleges or universities you have attended. Public health department and military records are also acceptable. Please note that all immunization dates and tests must include the month, day, and year.
Immunization Requirements
Iowa State University follows the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for student immunization requirements.
Measles Requirements
ISU requires that all new (including transfer and graduate) students born on or after January 1, 1957, show proof of immunization or immunity to measles. Measles immunizations may be found on your immunization record listed as Measles, MMR, MR, or Rubeola (titer).
To meet the requirement, you must provideONEof the following:
1.Proof of two measles and/or combination measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccination dates. The first measles vaccination must be administered after one year of age; the second measles vaccination must be administered at least 28 days after the first vaccination,
2.Proof of immunity to measles by positive rubeola (measles) titer or history of measles disease, OR
3.Proof ofreligiousormedicalexemption by submitting the appropriate Iowa Department of Public Health Exemption Form.
If you need a measles immunization,you mayschedule an appointmentat student health. New students are eligible to receive vaccinations at the student health center beginning at the time of New Student Orientation and throughout the summer prior to semester starting. Please note there will be charges associated with vaccines. You may also visit your current health care provider or contact your county health department for vaccinations.
Meningitis Vaccination
The State of Iowa requires that all colleges and universities provide information on the meningitis vaccination to incoming students. If you will be living in the residence halls, it isrecommended by the CDCthat you receive this vaccination. This vaccination is not required, but it is recommended. If you have already received the meningitis vaccination, you will be prompted to document the vaccination on the immunization submission site.
There are two different immunizations needed to protect against Meningitis. One protects against Meningitis serogroups A, C, W, and Y. The other vaccine protects against Meningitis serogroup B. We recommend our students receive both vaccines to protect against all vaccine preventable serogroups of meningitis.
Covid-19 Vaccination
While ISU is not requiring the COVID vaccine, we would like to encourage all students to be fully vaccinated when coming to campus. Thielen Student Health Center offers theCOVID vaccinefor Iowa State University Students. Please call to schedule an appointment. (515-294-5801)
Tuberculosis Testing
Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium calledmycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but TB bacteria can attack any part of the body such as the kidney, spine, and brain. If not treated properly, TB disease can be fatal. For basic facts on tuberculosis, please visit theCenter for Disease Control and Prevention’s tuberculosis page.
It isrecommended by the CDCfor any incoming student who has traveled internationally to areas of high risk for tuberculosis, be screened for this illness.All incoming students will be prompted to answer questions regarding TB exposure when completing the immunization requirement in AccessPlus.
If you need a tuberculosis test,you mayschedule an appointmentat student health. For more detailed information on the incidence of tuberculosis, visit theWorld Health Organization.
