College Immunization Law for Massachusetts including COVID-19 Vaccine Policy
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health Laws require that all full-time college students (12 credits or more), all students attending college while on a visa, and all college students enrolled in Health Sciences (regardless of year of birth) must provide proof of immunizations for the following:
- Three doses of Hepatitis B vaccine
- One dose of Meningococcal (MenACWY) for students 21 years of age and younger administered after 16th birthday
- Two doses of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccine administered at least one month apart given at or after 12 months of age
- One dose of Seasonal Influenza vaccine
- A booster of Tetanus (Tdap)
- Two doses of Varicella vaccine
In the case of Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, or Varicella, the student may present laboratory proof of immunity. High School immunization documents are acceptable, as well as physicians or clinic records. To facilitate compliance with the Massachusetts College Immunization Law, Student Records provides information about Board of Health Offices and other agencies that offer immunizations. For assistance with this requirement, please contact Student Records at 978-556-3715.
COVID-19 Vaccine Policy of the Massachusetts Community College System for Students
Taking into consideration the changing public health landscape around COVID-19, including the anticipated end of the national public health emergency declarations, the community college presidents have decided that, after conclusion of final exams of the Spring 2023 semester, the COVID-19 vaccine requirement will be lifted. Students and employees are no longer required to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination in order to be on campus. This includes on-campus classes, access to services, and employment. Some groups of students and employees may need a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of a clinical or external placement. The last day of the Spring Semester 2023 is May 8, 2023.
Academic Calendar Spring Semester 2023
Final Exam Schedule Spring Semester 2023
Note: This is subject to change based on public health conditions.
Updated: 2023-2024 Academic Catalog (Effective Fall 2023)