The Catholic University of America

Immunization Requirements

Federal and District of Columbia laws require that all students under the age of 26 be immunized against certain diseases. the following immunizations are required:

  • Two doses of measles/mumps/rubella (MMR). The first dose must be given on or after the first birthday.
  • Three doses of the Hepatitis B vaccine or be currently receiving the series.
  • A Tetanus booster within the ten years prior to enrollment.
  • Clinical history of having had varicella (chickenpox) or date(s) of the vaccine. Two doses are required if the first dose is received on or after the thirteenth birthday.
  • DTP, DT, DTaP, or combined DTP-Hib doses
  • Polio vaccine series is required for those students under the age of 19 years.

Students are encouraged to review the University's policy on immunizations for complete details. Student Health Services administers the university's policy on immunizations and maintains a web page on information regarding immunizations. The University's immunization form is available from this site.

Students who have religious or medical reasons for requesting a waiver of the immunization policy should contact Student Health to discuss the appropriate mechanism for doing this.

Deadlines for Submitting Immunizations

  • January 10 for students starting in the Spring term.
  • July 1 for those students starting in the Fall term.

Students who fail to either submit their immunization document or who have not obtained a waiver of this policy through Student Health jeopardize their ability to register for classes.