MSU Denver | Health Center | Metropolitan State University of Denver

Incoming students Fall Semester 2012 - October 1, 2012
Incoming students Summer Semester 2012 - October 1, 2012
Incoming students Spring Semester 2013 - March 1, 2013

Proof of measles, mumps and rubella vaccinations and the required forms must be on file by no later than posted compliance deadlines or administrative holds will be placed on all student accounts that are not in compliance. Students are encouraged to submit their immunization documentation immediately to ensure adequate processing time.

All Metro State students are required to comply with this policy. This includes students who are active military duty and studying abroad.

Auraria Immunization form ( 10 KB)‌

Proof of Immunization ( 29 KB)‌

Meningococcal Disease Information Form ( 49 KB)‌

Tuberculosis Risk Assessment Form ( 31 KB)‌

State Law requires all post secondary education institutions to provide information regarding Meningococcal Disease to students. There is scientific evidence that college students living in dormitory facilities (communal environments) or congregate settings are at a higher risk of contracting this serious disease. There is an immunization available that can prevent against four types of Meningococcal disease. Although the State requirement is only to inform students about Meningococcal disease and the associated vaccine, the Health Center at Auraria highly recommends students at high risk consider being immunized against this disease. This immunization is available for $115.00 at the Auraria Immunization office or you may contact your private physician for more information. All students must sign and submit the meningococcal disease information sheet acknowledging that they have received this critical information.

All new students are required to complete a TB risk questionnaire. These will be reviewed by the medical staff at the Health Center at Auraria. PPD (Tuberculosis) Testing is available at the Immunization office for $10.00. PPD testing is done on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Students born after January 1, 1957 must provide documented proof that they have received two rubeola (measles), two rubella (German measles) and two mumps vaccinations OR two combination MMR (measles, mumps and rubella.)

Students born before January 1, 1957 must provide documented proof that they have received one rubeola (measles), one rubella (German measles) and one mumps vaccination OR one combination MMR (measles, mumps and rubella.)

An alternative option is to provide written evidence of laboratory tests (known as a blood titer test for immunity) showing immunity to measles, mumps and rubella for those who have previously had each of these diseases or have had the vaccinations in the past. 

Medical, Religious and personal exemptions are allowed by law.  Students who submit exemptions are subject to the prevailing regulations governing quarantines in case of outbreaks and university policies related forfeiture of tuition and fees.

1. Copy of Medical records from a physician which outlines your immunization history. This information is kept by a family physician, pediatrician or State/County immunization clinics where you received health care.
2. Proof of Personal History of measles, mumps and rubella which can clinically be determined through a blood titer test which assesses immunity. If you believe you had each of these diseases or vaccinations, your physician can order blood tests known as blood titers. Only a positive result for all three (3)diseases (measles, mumps and rubella) will be accepted as proof of immunity. Consult your physician or a medical representative from the Auraria Immunization clinic for further guidance.
3. Official International "Yellow" Certificate of Immunization: This document is provided by travel clinics, State and County immunization clinics and often carried by Military members from the Department of Defense. This certificate is yellow and may include information such as blood type and allergies. This is often required to enter foreign countries.
4. Official signed copy of High School Immunization Record: Any student who has attended elementary or secondary education in the state of Colorado is required to provide the public school system with evidence of childhood immunizations. Historically, vaccine records were kept on cards and maintained by a school medical official. More recently, some schools have transcribed immunization records into a school data base and are reported with a student's academic records. An individual may request a copy of their official transcript and immunization record from the high school they attended. Students who attended public school systems in other states are encouraged to inquire about personal records from the school they attended.
5. Certificate of Immunization (PDF) signed by a physician, nurse or school authority. This form can be taken to a medical provider or agency that has documented records of your immunization history. They will transfer your immunization records to this form. There is no need to print this PDF form if you select to submit your proof of immunization using one of the other options listed above. This form is also used for exemption purposes.

Once you have completed the required forms and have proof of your immunization records you can submit these records by mailing them to:

Auraria Immunization Office, Campus Box 20, PO Box 173362, Denver, CO 80217-3362

OR

You can hand deliver them to the Immunization Office.  We are located in the Plaza Building, Suite 149.

After office hours you can drop off your immunization records and the required forms in the blue immunization drop box outside of the Health Center at Auraria's front door, located in the Plaza Building, Suite 150.  Documents must be in a sealed envelope.

Do NOT deliver records under either of the location's doors.  Once your documentation is received and the Immunization Office determines you have met all immunization requirements, you will not need to provide this information in future semesters.

*Please make a copy of all submitted documents for your personal records so that you have a copy in the event that your paperwork does not reach the Immunization Office.

We do not accept faxes or emails.

Although documentation of MMR is the only immunization requirement to attend college, it is requested that you provide dates of additional immunizations with the proof of immunization that you file. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reviews and recommends adult immunizations annually and you may not have protection against diseases that are now preventable through Tetanus Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap), Polio (IPV), Meningitis, Varicella (Chickenpox) and Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) (Gardasil vaccine against cervical cancer). You may also go to the CDC website for more information at http://www.cdc.gov.

Students can obtain immunizations from their community medical provider or from the Health Center at Auraria’s Immunization Office. Community prices for MMR vaccine and blood titer tests for immunity may vary widely from one office to the next.