Immunizations offer safe and effective protection from vaccine-preventable diseases. Unfortunately, the United States is experiencing the re-emergence of these diseases, partly due to factors such as unimmunized and under-immunized persons and global travel. The Penn State Behrend Health Center strongly supports the use of vaccines to protect the health of our individual students and our campus community.
FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR CAMPUS COMMUNITY, STUDENTS WHO DO NOT PROVIDE APPROPRIATE EVIDENCE OF IMMUNITY MAY BE REMOVED FROM CAMPUS DURING A COMMUNICABLE DISEASE OUTBREAK.
The Pennsylvania State University requires all incoming degree-seeking students and all students living in Penn State housing to comply with these requirements.
Important Immunization Requirements for All Incoming Students
All incoming Penn State students must provide proof of immunization against measles, mumps, and rubella. In accordance with Pennsylvania state law, students living in on-campus housing must also provide proof of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (Menveo, Menactra, MenQuadfi, MCV4), which protects against infections caused by serogroups A, C, W, and Y. Visit the University Health Services website for details on required immunizations and the submission process.
To submit: Log in to myUHS using your Penn State access credentials, enter your vaccines, and upload image files of your official immunization records and, if applicable, any positive antibody titer blood test results.
Immunization requirements are applicable to all undergraduate and graduate students at all Penn State campuses, excluding World Campus and Great Valley.
Other Recommended Immunizations
- Flu (Influenza) Vaccine: Flu shots are available to Penn State Behrend students each fall while the vaccine supply lasts—by appointment and during drop-in flu clinic dates. Learn more about the flu!
- COVID-19 first & second doses
- COVID-19 boosters
- Hepatitis A Vaccine (HepA)
- Hepatitis B
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
- Meningococcal Vaccine (MenB)
- Pneumococcal Vaccine
- Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis (Tdap)
- Varicella (Chicken Pox)
Visit the University Health Services website for details on recommended immunizations.
International Students
In addition to the above immunizations, a tuberculosis (TB) skin test or blood test is highly recommended for foreign-born students at high risk for TB.
Immunization Appointments
Various immunizations are available through the Health Center, including immunizations required by the University. Students are encouraged to take advantage of these immunizations. Appointments are required; to schedule an appointment, call 814-898-6217 or use the online system.
There is a fee for the immunizations. For your convenience, we accept insurance from most major health plans. Please see our billing and payment page for more information regarding accepted insurance plans. We advise you to contact your insurance provider in advance to find out if they cover the cost of immunizations. You can also pay by cash, check, LionCash+, or charge it to your student account.
Immunizations for Traveling Abroad
We also offer immunizations for students, faculty, and staff traveling abroad. Contact the Health Center for more information.