Colorado state law requires all students who were born on or after January 1, 1957 to provide proof of two vaccinations for measles, mumps, and rubella prior to enrollment at CSU. The completed immunization record must:
- Include your name and birth date.
- Show proof of two vaccinations for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) given no earlier than 4 days before the student’s first birthday. There must be at least 28 calendar days between the two vaccinations.
- Include the day, month, and year of vaccinations.
- Be signed by a doctor, nurse, or school official and dated after the last MMR.
Additionally, college students who live in residence halls are at increased risk of contracting meningococcal disease. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that all incoming students who will be living in the residence halls be vaccinated against this deadly bacteria. Since 2011, the CDC has recommended that if a student has received a meningococcal vaccine before age 16, they should receive a one-time booster dose, preferably between ages 16 and 18. If the first dose was given after the 16th birthday, a booster is not needed. For further information about these and other vaccines, please contact the Immunizations Clinic at the CSU Health Network.
CSU Immunizations Clinic Phone: (970) 491-6548
Fax: (970) 491-0268
CSU Health Network Email: CSUHN_immunize@mail.colostate.edu