ADMISSIONS
Immunization Requirements
Nevada state law prohibits students from attending class without proof of immunizations. The Graduate College upholds this statute by preventing registration for admitted students who have not submitted proper proof of immunizations.
Documentation for the following immunizations is required:
All students:
One (1) dose of Tetanus Diptheria (not Tetanus Toxoid) within the past 10 years.
Students born in or after 1957:
Two (2) doses of Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccine
OR
Two doses of live Measles vaccine, one Mumps, one Rubella vaccine
Valid exemptions from these requirements:
Medical Exemptions
If you are seeking an exemption for medical reasons (i.e., pregnancy or another medical reason for not receiving a vaccine), you must provide a letter from a licensed physician signed on his/her stationery stating the reason for the exemption and the length of the exemption.
Religious Exemptions
If you are seeking an exemption for religious reasons, you must provide a statement that says that the required immunizations are contrary to your religious beliefs. The statement must be signed by you or your parent/legal guardian if you are a minor.
Documentation required for registration:
Documentation not showing the required immunizations will be considered incomplete.
Acceptable forms of documentation:
- Childhood immunization card (signed by physician or nurse and indicating name of facility)
- High school or college records
- Military, state, or county records
- Lab report indicating immunity
You must also provide:
- Your name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Phone number
- Complete address
Registration hold:
Failure to provide the above documentation will prevent you from registering for classes.
Where to get immunized:
- Private physician
- Public Health Department
- Southern Nevada Health District (in Las Vegas), 625 Shadow Lane, 702-759-0856
- UNLV Student Health Center
Related Links
- Immunization Handout (PDF)