Immunization Requirements

Every Virginia Tech student must meet the following state immunization requirements for admission (and continuation) as a VT student.  This information must be documented on the "Immunization History form".  If you have already sent Schiffert Health Center your immunization history form, you may submit proof of immunization status separately.  Letters or copies of your immunization records are acceptable as long as they are signed by your health care provider.  The information below must be certified (signed) by your health care provider(s).  In order to avoid confusion regarding acceptable vs. non-acceptable criteria for immunization status, we recommend that you print this document and give it to your health care provider(s).

Note:  Schiffert Health Center periodically sponsors immunization clinics managed by The Intravene Immunization Clinic at: 1-800-272-3944 Ext 2172

Required Immunizations

Measles (Rubeola) - not available at SHC

One of the following:

  • Two (2) doses of vaccine given one month apart with the first on or after 12 months of age. The first dose be dated 1968 or later. OR
  • Physician documented proof of disease OR
  • Laboratory proof of immunity OR
  • Born before 1957

Mumps - not available at SHC

One of the following:

  • Two (2) doses of vaccine given one month apart with the first on or after 12 months of age. The first dose be dated 1968 or later. OR
  • Physician documented proof of disease OR
  • Laboratory proof of immunity. OR
  • Born before 1957
  • Additional Information:  Mumps

German Measles (Rubella) - not available at SHC

One of the following:

  • ONE vaccine with date on or after 12 months of age.  Must be dated 1968 or later. OR Laboratory proof of immunity.
  • Born before 1957
  • Proof of disease is not acceptable for rubella!

Tetanus/diphtheria

  • A booster dose within the 10 years prior to arrival at Virginia Tech.

Tuberculin Test (PPD)

Entering students must complete the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment Form and submit it with their Immunization History Form.  If any item in one or more of the sections on the Risk Assessment is true; the student must provide documentation of a negative tuberculin skin test performed within the six (6) months prior to arrival at Virginia Tech or documentation of evaluation for a positive tuberculin reaction.  Students coming to Virginia Tech from countries other than the United States should read closely the instructions included with the Immunization History Form.

Additional Information:

Meningococcal Vaccine

  • All entering students must be immunized against meningococcal disease or sign the waiver on the Immunization History form indicating that they have received information on the risks of meningococcal disease and the availability of an effective vaccine and choose not to be vaccinated.
  • Additional Information:  Meningococcal

Hepatitis B

  • A completed series of three doses or a signed waiver must be completed.
  • Additional Information: Hepatitis B

Polio - not available at SHC

  • Completed primary series is required.

Intravene Immunization Clinic

For immunizations not available at Schiffert Health Center (SHC), call for an appointment with:


Questions

For Questions about Vaccinations send e-mail to deweiss@vt.edu

For Questions about  "Immunization History Forms" send email to medrec@vt.edu

What other vaccinations are recommended?