Printer FriendlyAs of September 2004, all undergraduate students, regardless of major, must also have the Hepatitis B series.
Beginning September 2005, all graduate students, regardless of major, must have the Hepatitis B series.
The month and year must be given for all immunizations.
As of August 2005, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health has mandated that all new college students receive one of the Meningococcal vaccines or sign the Department of Public Health's waiver form. Download this form or pick one up at Student Health Services.
No student can move into a Residence Hall beginning September 2005 without having the Meningococcal vaccine or signing a waiver form.
Download Immunization Record Form
The College Immunization Law requires that students failing to file immunization records be suspended until the requirement is completed. Medical and religious exemptions are allowed but must be appropriately documented.
- The measles vaccine must have been administered after 1968 and after the age of one. In addition, Massachusetts law requires all students provide documentation of a second measles vaccination or proof of having had the disease. History of the disease must be verified with a positive titer.
- The rubella vaccine must have been administered after one year of age. History of disease must be verified with a positive titer.
- Proof of mumps vaccination or the disease must be verified with a positive titer.
- The Tetanus injection must be within the past ten years.
- Hepatitis B vaccine must be given in a series of 3 doses over a 6-month period of time.
- Mantoux Test is a screening test for tuberculosis. This test is not an immunization but a test to determine if the individual has been exposed to tuberculosis. (Please note: The Tine is not accepted.)
Please call the Immunization Coordinator, Shirin Marchandani at (978)934-4991 or email for current information about the availability of immunizations from Student Health Services.