Immunization Requirements

Fall 2010

To ensure the health and safety of our campus, immunization against communicable diseases is extremely important.

Transfer students enrolling in Fall 2010 are required to have the Meningococcal vaccine and the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine.

The following vaccinations are required of all first-time freshmen:

  • Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
  • Meningococcal vaccine 
  • Polio series 
  • Tetanus-Diptheria-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, DT and Td) 
  • Hepatitis B series

Completion of the Immunization Form is required and must be submitted to the Office of Admissions prior to enrollment in the Fall 2010 semester.

Please return the Immunization Form (PDF) to:

Office of Admissions
PO Box 6009
Morgantown, WV 26506-6009

The following immunizations are also recommended prior to enrollment at WVU:

  • Varicella vaccine or history of chicken pox
  • Tuberculosis skin test, if applicable
  • Hepatitis A vaccine
  • Annual Influenza vaccines
  • Pneumovax, if indicated
  • HPV series—Gardasil (for females)
  • Most students enrolled in a health care major will be required to have the Pertussis vaccination

Fall 2009 and Spring 2010

Please complete the Immunization Form (PDF) and return it to the Office of Admissions at the address above.
Questions about any of the vaccinations and how they may be obtained should be addressed to WVU Student Health Service at 304-293-2311.