Immunization Requirements

The New York State Legislature has passed legislation requiring certain immunizations for college and other post-secondary students enrolled for at least six (6) semester hours or the equivalent per semester.

Applicants should consult parents, doctors, a former school nurse, or a public health clinic to obtain copies of their immunization records.

Failure to meet the following requirements (I. MMR and II. Meningitis Survey) will prevent applicants from registering:

I. Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)

In order to attend classes, students must provide proof of immunity against measles, mumps, and rubella. Students born prior to January 1, 1957 are exempt from these requirements and must provide proof of date of birth (e.g. driver's license, passport).

For the purpose of college immunization law, proof of immunity for measles, mumps, and rubella shall mean the following:

Measles (Rubeola)	Two (2) doses of live measles vaccine given on or after the first birthday and after 1967 OR Physician documented history of disease OR Serological evidence of immunity
Mumps	One (1) dose of live mumps vaccine given on or after the first birthday OR Physician documented history of disease OR Serological evidence of immunity
Rubella (German Measles)	One (1) dose of live virus rubella vaccine given on or after the first birthday OR Serological evidence of immunity

There are three ways you can submit your immunization documents:

1. Mail to:
   Fashion Institute of Technology Health Services
   Seventh Ave at 27th St, Room A402
   New York, NY 10001 
2. Drop off immunization documents at Room A402, Building A 
3. Fax to 212.217.4191

You can download the F.I.T. Immunization forms for your health practitioner to complete.

If you haven't taken the required immunizations, you can get them at the Health Services. If you have taken the immunizations but are unable to obtain proof of immunization, you may take a blood test to test for presence of antibodies (MMR titer) in your blood. This blood test is available at the Health Services at a cost. Click here for fees.

II. Meningitis

NY State Public Health Law §2167 requires that all college and university students enrolled for at least six (6) semester hours or the equivalent per semester provide information regarding meningococcal disease and vaccination(s).

You can download the Meningitis Information Response Form and send a completed form to the Health Services.

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions regarding immunizations.