University of Massachusetts-Lowell immunization requirements
The short answer
To enroll at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, students generally need proof of MMR, Tdap, Varicella, Hep B.
All students
| Vaccine | What's required | Status |
|---|---|---|
| MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)Verified | Two doses of MMR or proof of immunity for full-time students. | Required |
| Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)Verified | One Tdap dose followed by Td/Tdap boosters per schedule. | Required |
| Varicella (chickenpox)Verified | Two doses of varicella vaccine or proof of immunity. | Required |
| Hepatitis BVerified | Complete Hepatitis B series or proof of immunity for full-time students. | Required |
Living in a residence hall
| Vaccine | What's required | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY)Verified | MenACWY dose at age 16+ for students in on-campus housing, or a signed waiver. | Required / declination |
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 University of Massachusetts-Lowell is generated from the jurisdiction baseline, not a verified campus feed. Always confirm current requirements with the University of Massachusetts-Lowell student health center and the Massachusetts 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 →
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health105 CMR 220.600
Need a provider near Lowell?
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.
Massachusetts state context
Massachusetts regulation requires full-time undergraduate and health-science students to document MMR, Tdap, Hepatitis B and varicella, and requires students in residential housing to receive meningococcal (MenACWY) vaccine or sign a waiver.
Frequently asked
What vaccines does University of Massachusetts-Lowell require?
To enroll at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, students generally need proof of MMR, Tdap, Varicella, Hep B. These are resolved from 105 CMR 220.600 (immunization of college students) plus national CDC/ACIP guidance, so the exact list can vary by program and housing.
Where do University of Massachusetts-Lowell's immunization requirements come from?
Massachusetts regulation requires full-time undergraduate and health-science students to document MMR, Tdap, Hepatitis B and varicella, and requires students in residential housing to receive meningococcal (MenACWY) vaccine or sign a waiver.
Is this an official University of Massachusetts-Lowell requirement list?
No. This is an illustrative concept generated from the Massachusetts baseline, not a verified campus feed. Always confirm current requirements with the University of Massachusetts-Lowell student health center and the Massachusetts 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 University of Massachusetts-Lowell 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.