Student Health Requirements

Immunization to measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) is a requirement for all UNI students. This

documentation is mandatory for all new students and must be on file and in compliance by the tenth

day of the first term enrolled at UNI. If students are not in compliance, a $30 late fee will be assessed

and a hold will be placed on the students' account preventing them from registering for the following

semester.

The Student Health Clinic accesses IRIS, the Iowa Immunization Registry Information System for

gathering MMR/Meningitis information students who are Iowa residents. If a student is not from the

state of Iowa we are not able to access their immunization record.

Students will need to provide a copy of their immunization records documenting proof of TWO MMR

vaccinations, including month, day and year. You can obtain your immunization records from:

 Your family doctor's office.

 High school or other colleges you may have attended.

 Public health records or military records. If you have served in the military, a photocopy of your

military ID or your DD214 is all that is needed.

A photocopy of your documentation is required and can be submitted one of the following ways:

 Fax: 319-273-7030

 Email: immunizations@uni.edu

Meningococcal (Meningitis) Information:

The University of Northern Iowa supports the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the

American College Health Association (ACHA) recommendation that all college students be up-to-date

with their meningococcal vaccination(s).

Meningitis is an infection of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord that is caused by a virus or

bacteria. Bacterial meningitis can be severe and cause organ damage and death. There are vaccines

available that can prevent 4 types of bacterial meningitis, including 2 of the 3 most common in the U.S.

The meningitis vaccine is recommended for all college students. Iowa Law requires us to collect and

report meningitis immunization data for our campus.

Please include the date/dates of your meningitis vaccine. If you received the meningitis vaccine before

age 16 the CDC recommends a booster dose.

Vaccine date #1_________________________ Vaccine date #2____________________________

If you choose NOT to be vaccinated for meningitis, please sign below and return to the UNI Student

Health Clinic:

Student Name_____________________________________ UNI ID#_____________________

Student Signature_____________________________________ Date _____________________

Your signature verifies that you understand the risk of not receiving the vaccination.