Immunization & Vaccine Records
February 2025 Update:
Beginning Fall 2025, the Required Immunization Policy will go into effect. Students admitted for Fall 2025 and have enrolled in classes will be required to submit proof of the following immunzations:
- Two doses of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR). The first dose must be on or before your first birthday;
- One dose of the tetanus/diphteria (Td or TDAP) vaccine, taken in the last ten (10) years;
- All incoming or enrolled first-year who are under the age of 23 are required to submit proof of immunization for meningococcus. Meningococcal vaccine with at least one dose occurring on or after age 16.
Acceptable versions of meningococcal vaccine are:
- Menactra or Menveo (MenACYW-135)
- MCV4
Versions of meningococcal vaccine which will not meet this requirement are:
- Bexero or Trumemba (MENG B)
- HIB Meningitis
Note: Students approved to live on-campus must submit all required immunizations before a key may be issued.
To view the full Required Immunization Policy, visit https://nevadastate.edu/university-policies/required-immunizations-policy/
Acceptable Proof of Immunization
- Childhood immunization card signed by a physician or nurse, including the facility name and address
- High school or college records
- Military, state, or county records
- Lab report that indicates immunity (titer test for MMR)
- Health department records
- Records from a pharmacy, including name and address
- Records from WebIZ (for immunizations received in Nevada only)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I submit my immunization records?
Students admitted for Fall 2025 and/or students approved to live-on campus will receive an email with further instructions from the Office of the Registrar. Students will be notified via their student email ([email protected]).
Where can I get a copy of my immunization records?
- Nevada residents can utilize the Nevada WebIZ website to access their records for free. Their website is: http://dpbh.nv.gov/Programs/WebIZ/WebIZ_-_Home/
- You can contact your healthcare provider and request a copy of your record
- CCSD students have the ability to request their immunization records as part of their high school transcript
- You may also refer to this page via the CDC which provides information on how to obtain records
I don't have access to my immunization record. How do I provide immunization?
Students who are not able to acquire/access their immunization records may take a titer test to test for antibodies against the required immunizations.
Where can I get immunized?
You may obtain immunizations from the following:
- Your primary healthcare provider
- Some local pharmacies
- Southern Nevada Health District
How can I request for a medical or religious exemption from the immunization requirements?
Students admitted for Fall 2025 must complete the one of the exemption forms (click here) for review. Fall 2025 students will receive an email with further instructions on how to submit these requests. Students will be notified via their student email ([email protected]).
What if I want to enroll only in online classes?
Students enrolled in online/distance education programs and does not attend any class sessions on campus are exempted from submitting immunizations. Nevada State has 2 fully online programs; the RN to BSN program and the MSN Leadership program.