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Immunization Requirements

Full-time (3 or more classes) and half-time (2 classes) students at Northwestern are required to meet immunization requirements. Part-time (1 class) students are not required to fulfill these requirements. This includes submitting the Student Immunization Form and proof of immunizations as required by the State of Illinois. Distance learners that will never attend on-campus classes in Evanston or Chicago are not required to submit immunization records. Students who are currently attending interim online classes as an alternative to physically attending in-the-classroom on the Evanston or Chicago campus are not classified as distance learners; therefore, required to submit immunization records.

Note: Penalties for not fulfilling the immunization requirements include a hold on subsequent registration and a non-refundable $100 late fee. PENALTIES ARE NEVER ASSESSED PRIOR TO THE START OF CLASSES.

See the Requirement Deadlines page for more information.

UPLOAD YOUR IMMUNIZATION RECORDS TO THE NU PERSONAL HEALTH PORTAL (PNC)

Requirements by Student Group

To ensure that you complete the appropriate form and supply the correct immunizations, select the category below that best describes your program.

Non-Healthcare Students

Requirements for non-healthcare undergraduate, graduate, professional studies, non-degree, or professional program students:
  • Print and complete the Student Immunization Form for Non-Healthcare Students (PDF).
  • General instructions for completion are listed on page 1 of the Student Immunization Form.
  • Immunization specific instructions are listed on page 2 of the Student Immunization Form.

Executive MBA and Weekend/Evening MBA Students

Requirements for Kellogg Executive MBA and Weekend/Evening MBA students:
  • Print and complete the Student Immunization Form for Kellogg Students (PDF).
  • General instructions for completion are listed on page 1 of the Student Immunization Form.
  • Immunization specific instructions are listed on page 2 of the Student Immunization Form.

Healthcare Students

Requirements for graduate or professional-level healthcare program students, including Communication Sciences & Disorders, Genetic Counseling, and Prosthetic Orthotic:
  • Print and complete the Student Immunization Form for Healthcare Students (PDF).
  • General instructions for completion are listed on page 1 of the Student Immunization Form.
  • Immunization specific instructions are listed on page 2 of the Student Immunization Form.

Medical Students

Requirements for medical students:
  • Print and complete the Student Immunization Form for Medical Students (PDF).
  • General instructions for completion are listed on page 1 of the Student Immunization Form.
  • Immunization specific instructions are listed on page 2 of the Student Immunization Form.

Physician Assistant Students

Requirements for physician assistant students:

Physical Therapy Students

Requirements for physical therapy students:

If you have questions concerning the Student Immunization Form, immunization requirements, immunizations, or related issues, please review the Immunization Requirement Frequently Asked Questions, or call Health Information Management Services of the Evanston Campus at 847.491.2117, or send an email message to hims@northwestern.edu.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is no longer required for Non-Healthcare Undergraduate, Graduate, Continuing and Professional programs, but is still required for Medical and Healthcare-related programs.