Immunization Requirements for Students

Students enrolled in Academic Health Center programs have unique immunization requirements. See the AHC specific section below.

Minnesota law requires all students born after December 31, 1956, who enroll in a Minnesota college or university to be immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps, and rubella. This law allows for some exemptions. The law also requires the University of Minnesota to collect the information requested on this form and maintain the record for one year.

All University of Minnesota students must complete an immunization form at the start of their college career. Forms are held by Boynton Health Service.

Student Immunization Form – Online, PREFERRED
Student Immunization Form – Printable (PDF)

In addition to completing an immunization form, new international students must also visit Boynton Health Service for a tuberculosis screening visit with a nurse. Call 612) 625-3222 for more information.

How do I find my immunization records?

First, check through your personal records, you should have received a reference card or a similar document signed by your doctor when you received each immunization. If you can't find it here, try checking with your high school, many of them will retain your immunization information with your student record. You can also visit MIIC , which stores the immunization records from many participating clinics and can provide you with a free report. It might be helpful to check with your doctor too, but be warned that most clinics only hold onto these records for 6 years.

What if I still can't find them?

You have a couple options if you can't find your records. First, you can simply get your immunizations.

If you're certain you have received the immunizations, or know that you have a natural immunity, you need to visit your doctor to be tested for it. You will be provided with a form to print and have your provider sign if you are claiming one of these medically exemptions.

If you choose not to be immunized due to your personally held beliefs, you may claim a conscientious objection. In this case, you will be provided with a form to print and have notarized before submitting.

Immunization Requirements for Academic Health Center Students

According to OSHA regulations, CDC guidelines, and Academic Health Center policy, all students enrolled in AHC colleges are required to have a health clearance as a condition of enrollment. Please note: the AHC Student Immunization requirements do not apply to Veterinary Medicine students.

The following information must be completed to register for classes in the AHC:

AHC Student Immunization Requirement and Process (PDF) – Printable (PDF)
AHC Student Immunization Form (PDF) – Printable (PDF)

Walk-in Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) Clinics are held for Academic Health Center students. View the most current schedule.

Enrolled AHC students may view detailed information about their immunizations through the "Health and Wellness” tab of the myU portal.

For More Information

Contact the Immunization Clinic at immunizations@bhs.umn.edu