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The Health Programs / Immunization Requirements Office ensures that students are in compliance with immunization regulation as stipulated in public health laws and will provide advocacy, education, communications, materials, workshops, and related culturally competent practices to enhance and advance the health and wellness of students.
The office is responsible for immunization processing, health fairs, seminars, blood drives, and inviting public health insurance providers to the campus.
In order to register for classes, all newly enrolled students born on or after January 1, 1957 must submit documentation proving immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles) as well as complete and sign the Student Immunization Form (PDF) to the Health Programs / Immunization Requirements Office, 0710 James Hall, 718.951.4505. Please read the Meningococcal Disease Fact Sheet (PDF). You may e-mail the form to the Health Programs Office.
New York State Public Health Law 2165 requires all students to submit documentation proving immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella.
The immunization requirements are as follows:
The meningococcal vaccination is not mandatory, but you are required to submit the Meningitis Acknowledgment Form. You can do this by signing into CUNYfirst > Navigating to Student Services Center > and clicking on the Meningitis Acknowledgment link in your to-do list. If you have received the meningitis vaccination within the past five years, you may choose the first option. If you do, you must submit hard copy proof with that date.
Hint: You may also choose the third option declining it. The record will upload into your CUNYfirst account and the meningitis hold will be removed immediately. Feel free to contact us with any further questions.
New York State Public Health Law 2167 requires all postsecondary institutions to provide information on meningitis and the meningitis vaccine to all students registering for six credits or more (or its equivalent) and requires all students (regardless of age) to submit a Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccination Response Form signed by the student or student’s parent or guardian to the Health Programs / Immunization Requirements Office. The form acknowledges the receipt of mandatory meningococcal disease and vaccination information. Vaccination is not required.’
New York State Public Health Law 2167 requires all postsecondary institutions to provide information on meningitis and the meningitis vaccine to all students registering for six credits or more (or its equivalent) and requires all students (regardless of age) to submit a Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccination Response Form signed by the student or student’s parent or guardian to the Health Programs / Immunization Requirements Office. The form acknowledges the receipt of mandatory meningococcal disease and vaccination information. Vaccination is not required.
These laws apply to students taking six credits or more regardless of whether the student is in a degree-seeking program or not.
New York State Department of Health Immunization Requirements
B Meningococcal Vaccine Information (PDF)
For more information, visit the New York State Department of Health.
The Affordable Care Act is a federal law that requires everyone to have health insurance. Eligible students may sign up for Medicaid and Child Health Plus through the Exchange at any time. You can look for health insurance in the New York State–run New York State of Health, the official health plan marketplace. For more information, e-mail New York State of Health.
The Health Programs / Immunization Requirements Office is responsible for fostering opportunities to educate students about important health-related issues. The office is very pleased to collaborate with student organizations such as the Health Awareness Club and the Minority Association of Pre-Health Students.
0710 James Hall E: hpo@brooklyn.cuny.edu P: 718.951.4505 F: 718.951.4278 Facebook
