Student Immunizations
Vax now!
It’s free!*
Complete your immunization requirements before classes start this fall!
Don’t get dropped. Get vaxxed.
Don't let missing paperwork stop you from attending classes. All undergraduate and graduate students must submit their medical immunization records to continue enrollment. Students who don’t comply may be dropped from their classes.
Why is vaccination and immunization important?
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ and the Office of Student Health Services aim to keep the University community safe and healthy. It is our goal to ensure that all Northeastern students are in compliance with State of Illinois medical immunization requirements. In order to remain a student at Northeastern — or any university — it’s important that each student is up-to-date on personal immunizations.
We’re making it easy for you to get vaccinated and stay in class! Student Health Services is providing vaccinations to qualifying students and assisting those who need to get any missing immunization records uploaded into Northeastern’s health records portal.
Get it done in two easy steps (and it won’t cost you anything*)
Prior to starting the semester at Northeastern, make sure to:
- Upload current vaccine records directly to Medicat, Northeastern’s secure health records portal or visit Student Health Services in person for assistance with uploading records.
- If you are missing any vaccinations, visit Student Health Services and get them for free.*
* Free vaccinations are available for most currently enrolled students. International students may have exceptions; contact SHS directly at Student-Immunizations@neiu.edu to discuss vaccination details pertaining to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Need more information? Please refer to the FAQs below. If you don't see the answers you need, please contact Student Health Services.
It is a legal requirement to ensure the health and safety of all students on campus. Proof of immunizations helps prevent the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases in our university community.
Typically, the required immunizations include:
- Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
- Meningococcal (especially for students living in residence halls)
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)
- Hepatitis B
- Varicella (chickenpox)
- COVID-19
- Tuberculosis (TB)
Check our official list on the Immunizations webpage.
You can submit your records through our secure student health portal, Medicat. You may need to upload a scanned copy or a photo of your official immunization document.
You can request your records from:
- Your doctor or pediatrician
- Your high school or previous college
- Your local health department
- State immunization registry
If records are unavailable, you may:
- Get re-vaccinated
- Have a blood test (titer) done to prove immunity (for some vaccines)
- Contact Student Health Services for assistance
Students who don’t comply may face:
- A registration hold on future classes
- Ineligibility to move into on-campus student housing
- Fines or penalties (depending on local laws)
Please submit your records via Medicat before the deadline to avoid these issues.
Yes. Exemptions may be granted for:
- Medical reasons (requires documentation from a licensed healthcare provider)
- Religious beliefs (may require a signed affidavit or state-specific form)
Note: Exempt students may be excluded from University locations in case of an outbreak.
International students must also comply. If your records are in a language other than English, you may need to provide a certified translation. If you can’t meet requirements before arriving, reach out to Student Health Services at Student-Immunizations@neiu.edu.
Yes. Most required vaccines are available at Student Health Services. Contact us at Student-Immunizations@neiu.edu or (773) 442-5800 to schedule an appointment.
Yes. Records must be submitted before the Fall 2025 semester begins. We recommend uploading them via Medicat as early as possible to ensure your enrollment or housing isn’t delayed.
All Northeastern students must comply with immunization requirements regardless of classroom modality.
Contact Student Health Services
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Student Health Services at Student-Immunizations@neiu.edu or (773) 442-5800.
You can also stop by the Student Health Services office, located on the Main Campus, Room E 051 (lower level, next to the Student Lounge).