Immunization Information for New Students

The California State University requires that:

All students born on or after January 1, 1957 show proof of full immunization against Measles and Rubella.

Full immunization means two doses of measles/rubella vaccine received after one year of age. Usually these immunizations are combined into one injection (MMR-Measles/Mumps/Rubella or MR-Measles/ Rubella. If you cannot locate records of both doses, but are certain you received your first dose at or after 12 months of age, and your K-12 schooling was in the United States, we will provide the immunization or accept evidence of one immunization given after age 4, and after 1980 and presume this represents your second dose.

Hepatitis B (applies to students who are 18 or younger on 1st day of classes)

All students who are 18 years of age or younger on the first day of classes of their first semester must be immunized against Hepatitis B. The Hepatitis B vaccine is given in three doses over a period of 4-6 months.

Meningitis Vaccine, though not required, is highly recommended to have this prior to living in the residence halls.

Varicella Vaccine, though not required, a second dose of chicken pox vaccine is highly recommended for those who have had one dose of vaccine and have not had chicken pox disease.

Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, adult Pertussis) - not required, but students are urged to get this vaccine when their next tetanus shot is due in order to boost immunity to Pertussis (whooping cough).

How to Submit Immunization Records

Mail

Student Health Center
Humboldt State University
1 Harpst Street
Arcata, CA 95521

Fax

(707) 826-5042

Email

Scan your official record and email it to health@humboldt.edu

We strongly recommend that you comply with the requirements before coming to HSU. However, if you cannot locate immunization records, or cannot obtain the required immunizations before coming to HSU, the Health Center offers daily immunization clinics. Please be aware you must comply with the requirements before you will be permitted to register for classes after your first semester.

For Additional Information

Health Center Immunization Verification Form

The Health Center Immunization Verification Form requires that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. You can download and install it for free from the Adobe Website.