Students must satisfy the Measles and Mumps requirement by showing proof of:

• two MMR (Measles-Mumps-Rubella) vaccines that must be taken after the student’s first birthday and taken at least 28 days apart
• OR two Measles and two Mumps vaccines that must be taken after the student’s first birthday and taken at least 28 days apart
• OR positive Measles (Rubeola) and Mumps IgG titers, which are blood tests to measure immunity.

To fulfill the requirements, Measles and Mumps vaccines and/or titers must meet the following conditions:

• The length of time between an MMR vaccine dose and a titer test must also be at least 28 days.
• If a student takes a titer test and the titer test is not positive, the student will need to receive an MMR vaccine. After 28 days, the student can receive a second MMR vaccine or a second titer test. If the results of second titers are still not positive, the student will need to receive a second MMR.
• We require two Measles and two Mumps vaccinations, which can either be done individually or by two MMR vaccines. We will also accept positive Measles and positive Mumps titer test results instead of the vaccinations.
• Adults above the age of 50 should discuss their MMR requirements with their medical care team, as there may be some risks involved. To satisfy the requirement, students may also request a Measles and Mumps titer test, or an exemption from the requirement.

Students who were born before 1957, non-matriculated students, students in a fully online program, and students who are only enrolled for one quarter do not need to fulfill the Measles and Mumps requirement. Students who are in the Health Sciences Immunization Program must fulfill the MMR vaccine requirement through the HSIP program.

Accepted versions of the Measles and Mumps vaccines are:

• ME (Measles)
• MR (Measles-Rubella)
• MV (Measles-Varicella)
• MM (Measles-Mumps)
• Mumps
• MMR (Measles-Mumps-Rubella)
• MMRV (Measles-Mumps-Rubella-Varicella)
• Priorix (Measles-Mumps-Rubella)
• Tresivac (Measles-Mumps-Rubella)

Unaccepted versions of the Measles and Mumps vaccines are:

• Trimovax

I don’t have my childhood Measles and Mumps (MMR) records. What should I do?

If a student does not have their Measles and Mumps records but believes they had their vaccinations, the student can request Measles and Mumps titers (blood immunity tests) at most clinics or laboratories. The IVP accepts only positive titers, not negative or equivocal, as positive titers show that you have immunity to Measles and/or Mumps.

I have proof of one MMR vaccine but the other one is lost. Do I still need to receive two MMRs?

As long as we have proof of one MMR vaccine, we only need proof of a second MMR vaccine. You can either receive another MMR vaccine or receive a titer test to see if you have positive immunity to Measles and Mumps. If the titer test is negative, we will request that you receive another MMR vaccine regardless. You do not need to start the whole series over.

My titer test results were negative or equivocal. What do I do?

If either or both Measles and Mumps titer test results are negative or equivocal, the student should take an MMR vaccine, and then wait at least 28 days and take a second MMR vaccine or a second titer test. If the student takes a second titer test and receives a result that is not positive, they will need to take another MMR vaccine.

What is the difference between Rubella and Rubeola?

Rubeola is the medical word for Measles. Rubella is the medical word for German Measles. The IVP requires evidence of immunity to Rubeola (Measles), but not Rubella (German Measles).

To learn more, review the Center of Disease Control’s information about Measles, Mumps, and the MMR vaccine.

Students ages 16 through 21 must satisfy the Meningitis ACWY requirement by showing proof of a Meningitis ACWY (meningococcal conjugate) vaccine taken on or after the students’ 16th birthday.

Students under the age of 16 are not required to fulfill the requirement until their 16th birthday, and students turning 22 during their first quarter at the UW will not be required to fulfill the requirement. This requirement also applies to students in Health Sciences Immunization Program.

To learn more, see the Center for Disease Control’s information about Meningococcal Disease and the Meningitis ACWY vaccine.

To fulfill the requirements, the Meningitis ACWY vaccine must meet the following conditions:

• The Meningitis ACWY vaccine must be received when the student was 16 or older, even if the student previously received a Meningitis ACWY vaccine between ages 11 to 14.
• If students cannot receive the correct Meningitis ACWY in their current location or home country, they will need to receive it when they arrive in the United States.
• The University of Washington does not accept Meningitis B vaccines in place of the ACWY variant.

Accepted versions of the Meningitis ACWY vaccine are:

• Menveo
• Menactra
• MenQuadFi
• Nimenrix
• Penbraya (Meningitis ABCWY)
• Penmenvy (Meningitis ABCWY)
• MCV4 (Generic)

Unaccepted versions of the Meningitis ACWY vaccine are:

• Meningitis polysaccharide (MPSV4) vaccines
• Menmune
• Mencevax
• MenHibRix
• NeisVac-C
• Menjugate Kit
• Meningitec
• MenAfriVac
• Formening
• Menivax
• Generic MCV4 from China (but generic MCV4 from HongKong or Taiwan are acceptable)
• Meningococcal AC Polysaccharide (Non-US) – please make sure that you ask your clinic/pharmacy to write down which specific vaccine you received

I had the Meningitis A, AC, B, or C vaccine. Does that satisfy the requirement?

Students are required to receive the Meningitis ACWY vaccine. The Meningitis A, AC, B, or C vaccines will not satisfy the requirements.

Why wasn’t my meningitis polysaccharide (MSPVC) accepted?

The IVP cannot accept polysaccharides, as they are less effective against Meningitis than conjugate vaccines.

Immunizations are required 3 weeks into your first quarter, except for Summer quarter, when they are due at the beginning of Autumn quarter. If students do not fulfill the requirement by the deadline listed, they may have a registration block for the next registration period. The IVP can offer brief one-time extensions, but encourage students to fulfill the requirements well before the deadline to avoid a delay.

What should I do if I have a registration block?

Students who have not met the Measles, Mumps, and Meningitis requirements will not be able to register for their second quarter. Students must fulfill the requirements in order to release the registration block. While the IVP understands that a registration block is a significant disruption for students, the IVP’s priority is protecting the UW community from infectious diseases like Measles, Mumps, and Meningitis.

If you are still having trouble satisfying your requirements, please contact us at immunity@uw.edu.

Can I come to Husky Health Center or the Registrar’s Office to release my registration block?

No, students cannot come to the Husky Health Center or the Registrar’s Office to release their registration block. Please contact the Immunization Verification Program at immunity@uw.edu or 206-616-4672, and we will be happy to help.

Husky Health is not able to accept walk-ins at this time. If you are looking to receive immunizations, please contact 206-597-5242 to make an appointment. Husky Health Center clinic staff are not able to address registration blocks or uploaded immunization documents. Managing this requirement is an administrative responsibility led by the Immunity Verification Program.

How do I get a temporary extension for Measles, Mumps, and/or Meningitis ACWY requirements?

You should contact the IVP to request a temporary extension. The IVP can offer an extension of 40 days or until the next registration period, whichever is sooner.

If you try to register during your registration period but before the deadline in the Upcoming Registration Block, like the image below, you will be able to register.

Students may request a Medically-Informed Exemption from any or all of the Measles, Mumps, and Meningitis ACWY vaccination requirements.

Please do not submit any additional documents or justification along with your exemption form.

Exemption forms must be reviewed and signed by a medical professional. Students will need to complete this process even if they previously had an immunization exemption at another school, or had one as a child and are now an adult. In the event of an outbreak of Measles, Mumps, or Meningitis ACWY, students with exemptions may be asked to take additional precautions.

Note: HSIP students cannot receive exemptions from HSIP requirements from the IVP, or using the General Immunization Requirement Exemption Form. HSIP students should refer to the Vaccine Exemptions section on the HSIP webpage.

All immunization records must show:

• Student name
• Student date of birth
• Vaccination date
• Vaccine type

Records do not need to be translated before they come to us. If we are not able to translate or read your records, we will reach out to you personally for confirmation.

Returning students who entered UW before September 25th, 2019, will be subject to a review of their previously submitted immunizations to ensure they satisfy all current requirements.

What documents should students submit?

The Immunity Verification Program accepts:

• Immunization records from a clinic or hospital
• K-12 transcripts that show immunizations
• Official handwritten immunization booklets signed by a medical professional
• The General Immunity Form, signed by a medical professional
• Pharmacy prescription documents/receipts for vaccinations
• State or country government documents. For vaccinations taken in Washington state, students can use the website MyIRMobile. For vaccinations taken in other states, students can find more information on our State Immunization Registries document. Students who received vaccinations outside of the United States are encouraged to request their immunization documents from their primary physician.
• Students who are current or former military members: the Immunity Verification Program accepts forms DD 214 and DD 2766 to fulfill your general immunity requirements.

The Immunity Verification Program does not accept:

• Records with no name or a different name than what is in the student database; records with no date of birth to corroborate identity.
• Handwritten records with no medical professional’s signature or stamp on the document. Official immunization records received from a Department of Health or medical clinic do not require a signature.
• Incomplete General Immunity Form: The form requires student name and date of birth, dates of vaccinations, and the signature and other information of a healthcare professional (as required per form instructions).
• Records with illegible handwriting. Vaccinations need to be clearly labelled.
• MyChart or similar patient portal screenshots that do not show your name and date of birth.

MyChart users: You will find your test results by clicking My Records and finding Lab & Test Results. Once you locate the record, press the printer icon on the record, which will generate a PDF of your listed test results. This will include your name and date of birth at the top of the page.

Kaiser Permanente members: Use your internet browser’s menu to “Print to PDF” your document. Make sure your name and date of birth are on the PDF.

Can I email you my documents?

For the fastest service, we prefer that you upload your documents via our online portal. If you must email a document, be sure to include your student ID number or NetID in your email.

Can I, or my doctor, fax you my documents?

For the fastest service, we prefer that you upload your documents via our online portal. If you or your doctor must fax us a document, be sure it includes your student ID number or NetID.

Can I bring you my documents?

For the fastest service, we prefer that you upload your documents via our online portal. If you must bring us a document, please contact us first to make a drop-off appointment.

Can I mail you my documents?

We do not accept mailed documents.

Students should check with their primary care provider or any organization where they received vaccinations.

Students can also check with their state or county immunization registry or department of health. For vaccinations taken in Washington state, students can use the website MyIR Mobile. If you received vaccinations in other states, please find your state’s immunization database or request information on this map of State Immunization Resources. If you received vaccinations outside of the United States, please ask your primary physician to provide you with immunization documents or fill out the General Immunity Form.

If you have received vaccinations in Washington state, you can give consent to authorize UW to access your records in the Washington State Immunization Information System (WAIIS). The IVP will process students’ WAIIS records within two business days of receiving this consent. If you would like the IVP to review your WAIIS account sooner, you should forward the confirmation email you receive from the Registrar’s office when you give WAIIS consent.

Suggested places to check for old immunization records:

• Previous clinics or healthcare providers
• Pharmacy prescription documents for vaccinations
• Previous employers (employee health records)
• Military records
• College or other post-secondary institutions (K-12 records that are not provider-verified are not accepted)
• The Department of Health for the location where you received the vaccinations
• Provider-verified immunization booklet
  • A facility stamp or provider signature is required next to each recorded vaccine dose. Unverified records should be taken to students’ provider or local public health clinic and documented in an official medical record or state immunization registry.
• Additional Tips for Locating Old Immunization Records

If you have received vaccines in the state of Washington, the Washington State Immunization Information System (WAIIS) may contain your immunization records. As an optional step, students may authorize UW to query WAIIS for these records by updating their Consent for Immunization Record Query.  If your required immunizations are not found after the Immunity Verification Program queries WAIIS, you must locate and turn in your records yourself. The IVP does not recheck WAIIS records after the first time students have submitted their consent. If you have received another immunization recently and would like the IVP to review your WAIIS record again, please email us at immunity@uw.edu to ask for a recheck; please include your student ID number or NetID.

Your screen will show you this after you’ve confirmed your choice:

The IVP will generally process students’ WAIIS immunizations within two business days of receiving notification of consent.

See Locations for Vaccinations and Tests.

Students should submit their documents through Med+Proctor. To login, please sign-in through the SSO using your NetID. It may require Two Factor Authentication (2FA). If you are unable to access your 2FA, please review the UW-IT’s 2FA information. 

You do not need to pay for MP Pro or expedited service.

If you have additional questions, please see our Med+Proctor tutorial.

The University of Washington retains records for 6 years after a student’s last contact with the University. If the IVP no longer has copies of the records, we may still have summary data. Students requesting their records should email their full name, date of birth, student ID number and NetID with the records request. We cannot send you records without an email request.

The Immunity Verification Program is not responsible for students’ insurance or covering vaccines or titer tests, although we do recommend having insurance. 

If you are interested in having insurance but don’t know how to get started, you can make use of Husky Health’s Insurance and Cost explanation, which explains insurance options and how to apply.  

To speak with an insurance navigator, someone who can help you get enrolled and answer your questions, you can reach out to the agents on the Washington Health Plan Finder website. You can also find support by enrolling through insurance brokers. 

Seattle students can call Husky Health Center at 206-597-5242 to make an appointment with an insurance navigator; Tacoma students can call Tacoma Office of Student Advocacy and Support at 253-692-5934. There are no current options for Bothell students specifically, but students are welcome to research through the WA Health Plan Finder.   

*Matriculated students are formally admitted to a degree or certificate program at the University; a nonmatriculated or a graduate nonmatriculated student is one who is not formally admitted to a degree or certificate program.

Students in the following HSIP-participating programs need to meet the Health Sciences Immunization Program requirements as required by their school:

• Seattle campus:
  • Medicine (MED)  
  • MEDEX  
  • Medical Laboratory Science/Laboratory Medicine  
  • Rehab Medicine (DPT/MOT/P&O)  
  • Genetic Counseling  
  • Dentistry (DDS and most post-doctoral students)  
  • Endo/OralB/OralM/Ortho/Perio/Pros  
  • Pharmacy Doctorate (PharmD)  
  • Nursing (BSN/ABSN/DNP/Certificate)  
  • Social Work (BASW/MSW)  
  • Public Health (MPH/Nutrition)  
  • Speech & Hearing Sciences (SPHSC)
    • CoreSLP/MedSLP/EdSLP/AuD/AuD-PhD  
• Tacoma campus:
  • Social Work (BASW/MSW)  
• Bothell campus:
  • None; all Bothell students must follow the UW General Immunity Requirements and/or any additional requirements set by their program.

Students under the age of 22 as of the first day of the quarter who are entering one of the programs listed above will need to provide proof of Meningococcal ACWY immunization in addition to their program’s HSIP requirements.