CUNY Immunization Policy

The University has adopted the following policy in accordance with the mandated PHL-2165. It is University policy that all students who register for six or more credits/equivalent credits who are born after December 31st, 1956 are required to submit two proofs of immunization for measles and one proof for mumps and rubella to be in attendance at the University.

Immunization Documentation

1. Measles (Rubeola) Immunity
For proof of measles, a student must have one of the following:
• Two dates of measles immunization are required. Both vaccinations must have been administered after 1967. If not, immunization must specify that a live vaccine was utilized. In addition, the first dose must have been given after the first birthday and the second dose on or after 15 months of age and at least 30 days after the first dose
•  Date of measles titer and results must be indicated on lab report and/or a physician's note indicating results.
•  Physician's date of diagnosis of the measles disease with the physician's signature.
•  A student can present proof of honorable discharge from the armed services within 10 years from the date of admission to the institution. The proof of honorable discharge shall qualify as a certificate enabling a student to attend the institution pending actual receipt of immunization records from the armed services.
•   If a student is unable to access his/her immunization record from the medical provider or previous school, then the following provision may be used.  Proof of attendance in an
elementary or secondary school in the United States after 1980.  The provision in the immunization law that allows a student to use her educational record as one proof of measles pertains only to the 50 states in the U.S.A. This means that documentation from territories such as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are not acceptable.

For primary school (K-9) proof of attendance is a report card including one full year of attendance; OR for secondary school (9- 12) proof of attendance is a high school diploma or an official transcript AND - a certificate of immunization that documents a dose of measles vaccine administered within one year prior to the first day of classes at the college.

2. Mumps Immunity
For proof of mumps, a student must have one of the following:
•  One date of mumps immunization is required. The vaccine must have been administered on or after the first birthday.
•  Date of mumps titer and results must be indicated on lab report.
•  Physician's date of diagnosis of the mumps disease with the physician's signature.
•  Submit proof of honorable discharge from the armed services within 10 years from the date of attendance to the college.

3. Rubella (German Measles) Immunity
For proof of rubella, a student must have one of the following:
•  One date of the rubella immunization is required. The vaccine must have been administered on or after the first birthday.
•  Date of rubella titer and results must be indicated on lab report.
         NOTE: Physician's diagnosis is not acceptable.
•  Submit proof of honorable discharge from the armed services within 10 years from the date of attendance to the college.

The Wellness and Counseling Center provides students with free immunizations. For blood tests you must go to your medical provider. Those students who are below the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian or submit notarized letter stating that permission is granted to City College to immunize the minor. The letter must include the parent/guardian's name as well as the students. Students who have proof of their immunization can fax their information to: Fax number (212) 650-8227. For the students who have their private health practitioners, please stop by the WCC Office at room J-15 and  ask for the "Immunization form" and have your practitioner complete it. You can also print out the form and its instructions from this page. Make sure your practitioner's name, telephone number, and address are clear.