Immunizations

On this page: Learn about which immunizations are required for you, where you can get immunized, and how you can prove that you have been immunized.

1. Immunization Requirements

Required immunizations for all enrolled students:

• Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) immunization required: Two doses required with first dose on or after your first birthday; OR positive titer (laboratory evidence of immunity to disease). 
• Varicella (Chickenpox): Two doses with first dose on or after your first birthday; OR positive titer. History of contracting the disease does not satisfy this requirement.
• Tetanus, Diptheria and Pertussis (Tdap): One dose after age 7.
• Meningococcal conjugate (Serogroups A, C, Y, & W-135): At least one dose at age 16 or older for students up to age 23.
• Meningococcal B (Meningitis B): If you are age 16-23. Complete series is required, may be 2 or 3 doses.
• Hepatitis B (Hep B): If you are age 18 or under, you are required to complete this series. Based on type of vaccine, the series is either 2 or 3 doses (California Health & Safety Code, Sec. 120390.5)
• Screening/Risk Assessment - Tuberculosis (TB): All incoming students must complete a Tuberculosis risk questionnaire. The questionnaire will be available May 1, 2019. Incoming students who are at a higher risk for TB. 

2. How to provide proof of immunization

You must provide proof of immunization during your first semester at SDSU before you can register for classes for the second semester. We recommend that you upload the documents showing proof of your immunizations online through the secure HealtheConnect beginning May 1, 2019. Positive laboratory evidence of immunity may also be used to prove immunization status.

For students in San Diego, you can also bring your proof of immunization to:

Student Health Services Immunization Clinic
San Diego State University 
5500 Campanile Drive 
San Diego, CA 92182-4701 

• Be sure to include your Red ID number (from your SDSU student ID card), and your home country or U.S. phone number and address.  

3. For additional information