Immunizations Policy

This information is for 2012 Winter Start Students

Drexel University requires all entering full-time undergraduate and graduate students and all international students to complete the following immunization schedule:

• MMR vaccine: Measles, Mumps, Rubella (two doses)
• Hepatitis B vaccine (2 doses - 3 doses are preferred)
• PPD screening within 12 months prior to entering Drexel University (performed in the U.S.)
• Students in the College of Nursing and Health Professions are required to have a 2-step PPD screening; the 1st must be taken in the U.S. within 12 months of the start of school and the 2nd must be taken 7-9 after the first PPD
• Varicella (either history of chicken pox or 2 doses of vaccine)
• Diptherira/Tetanus (within the last eight to ten years)
• For resident students: Meningococcal (one dose required prior to entry into college for students living in University housing. Any undergraduate less than 25 years old who wishes to reduce the risk of the disease can consider the vaccine. Students with immunodeficiency, such as complement deficiency or aspienia should receive the vaccine every three to five years.)

Drexel University highly recommends, but does not require, the meningitis vaccine for commuter students.
The pre-matriculation immunization requirement is based on the recommendations of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Health Immunization and the American College Health Association. You can satisfy this requirement by completing the Immunization Record   which includes the immunization requirements.
There is a $35.00 University processing fee which must be paid by all students regardless of where the student receives vaccinations. This fee will be placed on the University bill. It is not necessary to attach a check to your form.

Students who have not fully complied with all immunization requirements BEFORE January 30, 2012 will not be able to access DrexelOne, and  will lose access to their Dragon Card. 

If you have any questions please contact us at healthimmu@drexel.edu