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General Immunizations

All students under 30 years of age taking 12 or more credits who are enrolled in at least one face-to-face class must submit their general immunization vaccinations.

General Immunization Requirements for Students

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 doses of MMR I and MMR II, or laboratory evidence of immunity (titer).
  • Hepatitis B: 3 doses of the Hepatitis B vaccine series, or laboratory evidence of immunity (titer).
  • Varicella (Chickenpox): 2 doses, or laboratory evidence of immunity (titer), or a history of the disease.
  • TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis): 1 dose of TDAP, or Td within the last 5 years. TDAP within the last 10 years is recommended.
  • Meningococcal (MenACWY): 1 dose within the last 5 years for students 21 years of age or younger, or a signed Meningococcal vaccine waiver.

Directions: Upload Immunization Documentation

Questions and Answers

Have a medical provider complete the General Student, Non-Health Sciences form, or upload official immunization documents from your medical provider’s office.

The MassBay COVID-19 vaccination requirement was lifted on Monday, May 15, 2023. Students and employees no longer need to provide proof of vaccination as a condition of entry, participation, or enrollment. Certain populations of students and employees may still have COVID-19 vaccination requirements for clinical or external placements.

Fall Semester: September 15

Spring Semester: February 1

Failure to do so may result in an administrative hold on the student's account, preventing registration for future classes until the required documentation is provided.

Students can submit proof of all immunizations through Bay Navigator. You will not be considered in compliance until your immunizations have been approved in Bay Navigator. [Variable]

Steps to Submit Documentation:

  1. Log into Bay Navigator via OneLogin.
  2. On the Homepage, click the "My Forms" title.
  3. Click "Fill out the New Form" button (upper left corner).
  4. Select an immunization from the list.
  5. Enter your immunization information.
  6. Add a picture of your immunization documentation.
  7. Click the green "Submit" button (upper right corner).

The approval process may take up to 5 business days.

Short Video | How to Upload Vaccination Documentation

If you are unable to locate your immunization documentation, we recommend reaching out to your primary care provider or visiting the Massachusetts My Vax Records page to see if any vaccination records are available in the Massachusetts Immunization Information System, which you can request a copy of.

If you believe you qualify for a medical or religious exemption, you can submit a request through our online form.

Exemption Request - General Immunization