Rutgers University-Camden immunization requirements
The short answer
To enroll at Rutgers University-Camden, students generally need proof of MMR, Tdap, Varicella.
All students
| Vaccine | What's required | Status |
|---|---|---|
| MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)Verified | Two doses of MMR or proof of immunity for enrolled students. | Required |
| Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)Derived | Tdap within the last 10 years (common campus requirement). | Required |
| Varicella (chickenpox)Derived | Documented immunity to varicella (common campus requirement). | Required |
Living in a residence hall
| Vaccine | What's required | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY)Verified | MenACWY dose for students living in on-campus housing. | Required |
| Hepatitis BVerified | Complete Hepatitis B series for students living in on-campus housing. | 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 Rutgers University-Camden is generated from the jurisdiction baseline, not a verified campus feed. Always confirm current requirements with the Rutgers University-Camden student health center and the New Jersey Department of Health.
Sources & provenance
- Centers for Disease Control and PreventionCDC immunization of health-care personnel guidanceReference →
- Advisory Committee on Immunization PracticesCDC/ACIP recommended immunization scheduleReference →
- New Jersey Department of HealthN.J.A.C. 8:57-6
Need a provider near Camden?
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.
New Jersey state context
New Jersey requires general college students to document MMR, and requires students living in on-campus housing to receive meningococcal (MenACWY) and Hepatitis B vaccination. Health-professions programs add clinical clearances.
Frequently asked
What vaccines does Rutgers University-Camden require?
To enroll at Rutgers University-Camden, students generally need proof of MMR, Tdap, Varicella. These are resolved from N.J.A.C. 8:57-6 (immunization of college students) plus national CDC/ACIP guidance, so the exact list can vary by program and housing.
Where do Rutgers University-Camden's immunization requirements come from?
New Jersey requires general college students to document MMR, and requires students living in on-campus housing to receive meningococcal (MenACWY) and Hepatitis B vaccination. Health-professions programs add clinical clearances.
Is this an official Rutgers University-Camden requirement list?
No. This is an illustrative concept generated from the New Jersey baseline, not a verified campus feed. Always confirm current requirements with the Rutgers University-Camden student health center and the New Jersey Department of 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 Rutgers University-Camden 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.