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Immunization Compliance
NEW STUDENTS– Begin submitting your immunization records NOW! *NOTE– You do NOT need a recent physical, only proof of vaccines.
NC Immunization Requirements
North Carolina law requires children and college students receive certain vaccines and immunizations. To be fully protected from vaccine-preventable diseases, children should receive all age-appropriate immunizations unless there are viable medical or religious contraindications. Elon University may require additional immunizations and vaccines.
Elon University follows the NC Immunization Branch of NCDHHS and the American College Health Association’s guidelines regarding immunizations for college students. All students taking more than 4 credit hours are required to meet these guidelines.
Students should log-on to their Phoenix Health Portal to view details regarding each required immunization.
For more information about vaccine-preventable diseases and immunizations required and recommended, please refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the Immunization Action Coalition, and the Department of Health and Human Services.
Required Vaccines
Vaccine | Number of Doses Required Before School Entry |
Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (TD/DTAP/TDAP) | 3 doses |
Polio | 3 doses |
Measles | 2 doses |
Mumps | 2 doses |
Rubella | 1 dose |
Hepatitis B (Hep B) | 3 doses |
Varicella | 1 dose |
Meningitis ACWY | 1 dose after the age of 16 |
Please note: Some students, including those in the School of Health Sciences, may be required to provide proof of additional vaccinations/immunizations for clinicals, internships or travel that exceed the university expectations. Please familiarize yourself with the specific requirements of your program and contact them with questions.
Deadlines
- New graduate and undergraduate Summer I students- Deadline is May 15
- New graduate and undergraduate Summer II students- Deadline is June 15
- Undergraduate students starting in August- Deadline is July 1
- Incoming Law students- Deadline is August 1
- MSA, I-Media, MHE- Deadline is August 15
- School of Health Sciences (DPT and PA)- Deadline is December 1
- New students and readmits for J-Term- Deadline is December 15
- New students and readmits for Spring- Deadline is January 15
Submitting Immunization Records
Students must set-up Duo Mobile before accessing any password protected sites, including the Phoenix Health Portal.
Immunization records are accepted via the Phoenix Health Portal only. No records are accepted via mail, fax, or email.
The homepage of the Phoenix Health Portal has specific step-by-step directions. If you are a domestic student and you received your vaccines inside the United States, it may be possible to request your vaccine dates and records by logging into the Portal and submitting a Verivax request (further instructions listed under the “Immunization Tab”).
**This service is not available for those that reside in AK, HI, NC, NH, ME, VT, and DC currently or International Students.
Frequently Asked Questions
Requesting a Medical or Religious Exemption to Required Vaccines
Students may apply for exemption from state-required immunizations on grounds of permanent medical contraindication or conflicting religious beliefs. See the NC Immunization Branch website for more information on medical and religious exemptions for state-required immunizations.
If a student receives an approved medical or religious exemption for state-mandated immunizations, then university-required immunizations will be exempted as well.
Public Health Measures for Students with Approved Exemptions
If an outbreak occurs on campus, the university will follow guidance by the NC Department of Health and Human Services and the Alamance County Health Department regarding mitigation measures for those not vaccinated. Depending upon the nature of the outbreak, this guidance may require increased testing, isolations or quarantine, relocation to off campus and restricted access to university facilities or programs until the epidemic or threat no longer constitutes a significant public health danger.
Questions about immunization compliance that are not addressed by our website should be directed to immunizations@elon.edu from the student’s Elon email account. You can also call The Office of the Dean of Students at 336-278-7200.
https://www.elon.edu/u/campus-recreation-wellness/immunization-compliance/