Lewis University immunization requirements
The short answer
To enroll at Lewis University, students generally need proof of MMR, MenACWY, Tdap, Varicella.
All students
| Vaccine | What's required | Status |
|---|---|---|
| MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)Verified | Two doses of MMR or serologic proof of immunity for students in 6+ credit hours. | Required |
| Meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY)Verified | One MenACWY dose at age 16+ for students who are 21 years of age or younger. | Required |
| Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)Verified | Three doses of tetanus-diphtheria with one Td/Tdap within the last 10 years. | Required |
| Varicella (chickenpox)Derived | Documented immunity to varicella (common campus requirement). | Required |
Recommended
| Vaccine | What's required | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Meningococcal B (MenB)Derived | MenB series recommended for young adults (ages 16–23) through shared clinical decision-making. | Recommended |
| Influenza (seasonal)Derived | Annual seasonal influenza vaccine for all students. | Recommended |
| COVID-19Derived | Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccination per current CDC guidance. | Recommended |
Health-professions & clinical-rotation students
Students placed in clinical sites carry an occupational-health style clearance on top of the all-student requirements — titers, TB screening and annual boosters tied to a clinical site.
| Vaccine | What's required | Status |
|---|---|---|
| MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)Derived | Documented immunity to measles, mumps and rubella by titer or a two-dose series. | Required |
| Varicella (chickenpox)Derived | Documented immunity to varicella by titer or vaccination. | Required |
| Hepatitis BDerived | Complete Hepatitis B series plus a positive surface-antibody (anti-HBs) titer before patient contact. | Required |
| Tuberculosis screeningDerived | Baseline tuberculosis screening (IGRA preferred) on entry, with annual screening based on risk assessment. | Required |
| Influenza (seasonal)Derived | Annual seasonal influenza vaccination during clinical rotations. | Required |
Verify before you rely on this. This record for Lewis University is generated from the jurisdiction baseline, not a verified campus feed. Always confirm current requirements with the Lewis University student health center and the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Sources & provenance
- Centers for Disease Control and PreventionCDC immunization of health-care personnel guidanceReference →
- Advisory Committee on Immunization PracticesCDC/ACIP recommended immunization scheduleReference →
- Illinois Department of Public Health77 Ill. Adm. Code 694
Need a provider near Romeoville?
Enterprise Health manages the immunization record. The BlueHive Network is the provider-discovery layer — search for a clinic near campus that administers these vaccines and titers.
Illinois state context
Illinois requires postsecondary students enrolled in 6+ credit hours to show proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella and tetanus-diphtheria, and students 21 and under to document meningococcal (MenACWY) vaccination. Campuses layer varicella and clinical-program requirements on top.
Frequently asked
What vaccines does Lewis University require?
To enroll at Lewis University, students generally need proof of MMR, MenACWY, Tdap, Varicella. These are resolved from 77 Ill. Adm. Code 694 (College Immunization Code) plus national CDC/ACIP guidance, so the exact list can vary by program and housing.
Where do Lewis University's immunization requirements come from?
Illinois requires postsecondary students enrolled in 6+ credit hours to show proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella and tetanus-diphtheria, and students 21 and under to document meningococcal (MenACWY) vaccination. Campuses layer varicella and clinical-program requirements on top.
Is this an official Lewis University requirement list?
No. This is an illustrative concept generated from the Illinois baseline, not a verified campus feed. Always confirm current requirements with the Lewis University student health center and the Illinois Department of Public Health.
About this page. This is an illustrative concept page generated by Enterprise Health to demonstrate a programmatic, knowledge-graph-driven requirements library. Vaccine lists are representative examples, not official guidance — always confirm current requirements with the Lewis University student health center and your program before submitting records.
This is what Enterprise Health manages for campus health teams
One certified record tracks every student's immunizations, titers and clearances — and places (and clears) the registration holds automatically, across every campus in the system.