Immunizations

Immunization Requirements For All Students:

North Dakota State University requires the following immunizations for all enrolled students per NDSU Policy 612.

MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - MMR Information (CDC link)

  • 2 doses are required starting after age 1
  • Must have at least 28 days between dose 1 and dose 2
  • Can be given as separate or combined vaccine
  • Will accept titer results as an acceptable form of documentation if test proves immunity. Must submit copies of lab results with date of titer. (A titer is a blood draw that tests for immunity in the blood)

Meningitis (Meningococcal) ACWY - Meningitis Information (CDC link)

  • All students 21 years of age and younger must provide documentation of vaccination of Meningitis
  • Vaccination must be AFTER age 16
  • NOTE: Meningococcal-B is a separate Meningitis vaccination. It does NOT meet the NDSU requirement. 

Tuberculosis Testing

  • Any student who has lived in or traveled to a country for more than 30 days where there is a high incidence of tuberculosis (TB) should contact Student Health Service and ask to speak to a nurse to determine if TB screening is necessary.
  • All international students are required to schedule an International Student Screening appointment within 2 weeks of arrival. Please see the International Students page for more information. 
Student meeting with a provider in a Student Health exam room
Deadlines for Submitting Records
  • Fall Semester = August 1
  • Spring Semester = January 1
  • Summer Semester = May 1

** Students who are non-compliant may receive a registration hold on their account that will prevent them from registering for future classes.
** International students are exempt from deadlines as they can receive immunizations upon arrival to North Dakota at their required International Student Screening appointment. 

Resources for Finding Immunization Records

These are a few resources that students may use to locate copies of immunizations. 

  • State immunization registry
  • Primary care providers (hospital/clinic records)
  • Online health charts/portals
  • Military records
  • High School transcripts
Submit Your Records

All documentation must contain the student's first & last name, date of birth and date of each vaccination. Documentation also must show the source of the record (i.e. health organization) or include a health care provider's signature in order to be accepted. The Immunization Documentation Form is an optional form for submitting records but this must be signed by a health care provider. 

Records may be submitted through the following:

Accessing Immunization Records

Immunizations given in Student Health Service are interfaced with the North Dakota Immunization Information System (NDIIS) for students who have a North Dakota address and also with Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC) for students who has a Minnesota address. Students may request records from either of these registries. 

Students may also utilize the Student Health Portal to obtain copies of their immunization records for what is on file with Student Health Service.  

International Travel / Travel Abroad

See International Travel/Travel Abroad Vaccinations under the Clinical Services page. 

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding immunizations, you can contact Student Health Service by phone at 701-231-7331 or email ndsu.immunizations@ndsu.edu.

Please note this email account is ONLY for immunization questions. If you have a concern regarding a health condition, please call 701-231-7331 and ask to speak to a nurse. 

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