Shanghai Immunization Requirements
NYU’s Student Policy on Immunization requires all students to meet certain immunization requirements and submit related documentation.
If you have any questions about these requirements contact Immunization and Health Requirements Services at health.shanghairequirements@nyu.edu.
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Submit Your Immunization Dates and Documentation
1) Get Started
- Log in to the SHC Student Portal
- Click Medical Clearances in the navigation menu
2) Submit Your Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Information
- Locate the rows for:
- Measles
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Measles
- Click Update beside all three to enter your immunization information.
3) Submit Your Meningococcal Meningitis Information
If you are an undergraduate 21 or under
- Locate the row for Meningococcal ACWY
- Click Update to begin
If you are an undergraduate 22 or over, or a graduate student
- Locate the row for Meningitis Decision Form
- Click Update
- At the bottom of the screen, select the option that reflects your decision about being vaccinated against meningitis
- Click Submit Final
- If you selected, "I received the vaccine in the past 5 years. I will upload proof and enter the dates of the vaccine."
- Locate the row for Meningococcal ACWY
- Click Update to submit your meningococcal meningitis information
4) Submit Your Documentation
In addition to entering your immunization information following the instructions above, you must also upload a copy of the original documents, lab results, or the completed Student Immunization History Form (PDF 286 KB). All international immunization documents must be translated into English prior to submission by a professional translation service.
- Go to the Immunization Record section and click Update to begin.
- You can upload a scanned copy or photo of the documents.
As of May 11, 2023, COVID-19 vaccination is no longer required, but students are encouraged to stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccination.
Check the Status of Your Upload
After you complete these steps you will receive an email to your NYU email address within 7-10 business days to notify you whether or not you have met the immunization requirements.
You can also check the status of your uploads in the Medical Clearances section of the SHC Portal.
If you see...
Status: Not Compliant
Details: No Data
... you did not provide your immunization information successfully. Please try again.
If you see...
Status: Not Compliant
Details: Not Satisfied
... your submission has been reviewed and you are not in compliance with NYU's immunization requirements. Please check your NYU email for details on what you need to do next.
If you see...
Status: Not Compliant
Details: Awaiting Review
... we received your information and will review. If there are questions, our team will email you directly.
If you see...
Status: Compliant
Details: Satisfied
... your immunization records have been successfully uploaded, reviewed, and approved. You will also see this designation if you have an active, approved exemption.
Locate Your Immunization Records or Get Vaccinated
- Locate Your Immunization Records: Learn how to locate your childhood immunization records.
- Get a Blood Test to Show Proof of Immunity: If you can’t locate your immunization records, you can get a blood test to show you are immune to measles, mumps, and rubella. You can get a blood test through your healthcare provider.
- Get Vaccinated: If you cannot show proof of immunity, you will need to get vaccinated to fulfill the requirements.
Immunization Policy and Compliance
Failure to comply with the requirement will result in the following:
- Your being de-enrolled (dropped) from and unable to attend classes
- If you are de-enrolled, you will not be eligible to receive a refund of any portion of your tuition
- If you live on campus, you will be required to vacate your residence hall
- You will be prevented from entering campus buildings
- Your student ID card will be deactivated