New York State law requires you to meet certain health-related requirements.
All incoming students must provide an official record of their measles, mumps and rubella immunity and meet the meningitis requirements. They must do so before registering for classes.
These regulations are in accordance with New York State Public Health Law 2165.
In addition, new and continuing students in health-related professions must meet additional requirements, as noted below.
Continuing as a UB Student?
We encourage you to read the requirements and directions carefully to avoid errors that may lead to delays in class registration.
If you are missing a vaccination, please contact Student Health Services to learn your options. You can also view the list of available vaccinations.
All students must fulfill the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) requirements, as well as the meningitis requirements. Health major students must also fulfill the requirements listed in the Health Professions tab.
Proof of immunity must be demonstrated by meeting one of the following requirements:
If you are missing a vaccination, please contact Student Health Services to learn your options. You can also view the list of available vaccinations.
Proof of immunity must be demonstrated by meeting one of the following requirements:
Proof of immunity must be demonstrated by meeting one of the following requirements:
Student Health Services requires documented proof of measles, mumps and rubella vaccinations. This documentation must be in English and must include the student’s name and date of birth; copies are acceptable.
You can submit any one of the following as documentation of a student’s measles, mumps and rubella vaccinations:
Exemptions are granted in some cases, as explained here. If you have further questions, please contact Student Health Services.
Students born prior to 1/1/1957 are exempt from providing proof of immunization.
New students registering for Winter Session will not have to provide proof of immunization or meningitis information prior to or during Winter term attendance.
New, non-degree students registering for fewer than six credit hours will need to comply with the meningitis information requirement. However, they can request an exemption from the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) requirement. Students who plan to continue/enroll for a subsequent semester will need to comply with immunization requirements prior to their next registration window.
Online-only or distance learning students will need to comply with the meningitis information requirement. They are exempt from the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) requirement, as long as they will not be attending classes on UB’s three campuses.
For a temporary or permanent medical exemption, the student must submit a signed statement from a health care provider that includes:
The medical exemption also applies to students who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
The student must submit documentation of a sincerely held religious belief. Statements from parents/guardians will only be accepted if the student is less than 18 years of age.
The student with active military status must provide a copy of their military ID.
Active military students must demonstrate a good faith effort to obtain their immunization records. They will be considered “in process” for one year or until proof of immunity is received. Students will be able to register for courses during this time. To request immunization records from the military, active duty personnel should request records from their assigned medical treatment facility or visit MyHealtheVet portal online.
The student must provide a copy of their DD 214 showing their honorable discharge.
Honorably discharged veterans must demonstrate a good faith effort to obtain their immunization records. They will be considered “in process” for one year or until proof of immunity is received. Students will be able to register for courses during this time. To request immunization records from the military, veterans should visit MyHealtheVet portal online or use the Standard Form 180.
Students with medical or religious exemptions will be allowed to register for and attend classes. However, these students may be excluded from campus in the event of a measles, mumps or rubella outbreak, per New York State Department of Health policies.
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Please do not email medical records to Student Health Services; use one of the following methods:
| In Person | By Mail (USPS) | By Fax |
|---|---|---|
| Student Health Services Michael Hall, South Campus | Student Health Services Michael Hall, South Campus 3435 Main Street University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY 14214 | 716-829-2564 |
• Send your forms as soon as possible to facilitate class registration (consider air mail or an express courier)
• Do not return the forms to International Admissions
• Note: scanned copies and e-mail attachments are not permitted
We cannot answer individual requests about whether or not we processed your medical and immunization records. If your paperwork is not in compliance, you will receive an email from Student Health Services.
Upon receipt of your records/forms, it typically takes 2-3 business days for Student Health Services for processing. Please only contact us if you have a hold on your account for a prolonged period of time after submitting your records/forms.
Current students can print out their immunization history by using the PatientLink portal.
Former students must complete the Authorization to Release or Obtain Medical Records form and return it to Student Health Services via fax or mail.
Health and immunization records submitted to or generated by Student Health Services are held on file for 10 years.
In accordance with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), if a patient is 18 years of age or older we cannot release any medical information to a parent, spouse, instructor, employer or anyone else other than the patient him/herself. Patients who would like Student Health Services to verify an appointment or discuss diagnosis and treatment with anyone other than themselves must sign an authorization consent form during their visit. This consent pertains to that day’s appointment only; a new release form must be signed at each visit.
If other individuals or agencies have provided confidential information to Student Health Services, you cannot use the authorization form to re-release this information. For copies of medical records that came from another individual or agency, please contact that original individual or agency directly.
Student Life
University at Buffalo
Michael Hall, 3435 Main Street, South Campus
Buffalo, NY 14214
Phone: (716) 829-3316; Fax: (716) 829-2564
