Immunization Information

The College is required to ensure all immunization requirements, mandated by the State of Rhode Island Department of Health are met and documented. Click here for information on immunizations forms.

Rhode Island law requires any student entering college full time (12 credits or more), any student studying on a visa, or any full- or part-time student in a health-related field of study to have the following immunizations or blood proof of immunity:

• One Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)
• Two MMR vaccines (measles, mumps, rubella)
• Three-shot series of hepatitis B vaccine
• Two doses of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or a statement signed by your health care provider stating that you have a history of chickenpox disease
• Meningococcal vaccine (strongly recommended for students under the age of 22)
• Students on a Visa from another country will need to show proof of a negative 2-part ppd or a negative TB Gold or IGRA blood test.

In the event students know they received vaccines but cannot obtain their vaccination records from either previous schools or physicians, they can obtain titers (lab tests for immunity).   The College may be able to access student immunization records on the statewide immunization program site.

Requirements for Health Sciences Students

Students and faculty in Health Sciences programs are required to obtain health insurance. Health insurance is not provided by the College or clinical agencies.

Students needing health insurance should contact HealthSourceRI or 1-855-840-4774.

See the Health Sciences program page for more requirements for students in Health Sciences programs.