Immunization Requirements

The Massachusetts Code of Regulations and Berklee require that all undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in programs at Berklee’s campus in Boston provide documentation that they have been immunized against the illnesses listed below before attending class. 

Massachusetts school immunization requirements are created under the authority of 105 CMR 220.000 Immunization of Students Before Admission to School. Download the full regulations here.


Enrolled students can receive all required immunizations through Tufts Medical Center—contact Tufts Medical Center's dedicated student line at 617-636-6006 to schedule an appointment or request more information. The phone line's hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.


Required Immunizations

Required ImmunizationDosesImportant Notes
MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)Two doses

The first dose must be given on or after the first birthday, and the second dose must be given ≥28 days after the first dose; laboratory evidence of immunity is acceptable.

Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis)One dose

One dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) on or after the student's 11th birthday. Dtap will not be accepted. A booster is recommended every 10 years.

Varicella (Chickenpox)Two doses

The first dose must be given on or after the first birthday, and the second dose must be given ≥28 days after the first dose; a reliable history of chickenpox or laboratory evidence of immunity is acceptable.

Hepatitis BThree doses

Three doses are required; laboratory evidence of immunity is acceptable. Two doses of Heplisav-B given on or after 18 years of age are acceptable.

Meningococcal conjugate quadrivalent (A,C,Y,W-135)One dose

One dose of MenACWY (formerly MCV4) is required for all full-time students 21 years of age or younger. The dose of the MenACWY vaccine must have been received on or after the student’s 16th birthday. Doses received at younger ages do not count towards this requirement. Students may decline the MenACWY vaccine after they have read and signed the Meningococcal Waiver Form. The Meningococcal B vaccine is not required and does not meet this requirement.

COVID-19

 

Primary series and a boosterBerklee no longer requires Covid vaccinations for students, though we strongly recommend staying up to date with the CDC’s COVID-19 vaccination recommendations and getting vaccinated to protect yourself and others. Covid vaccinations have been shown to be highly effective in preventing serious illness. Students, please continue to submit proof of vaccination through Magnus Health so our records are up to date.
TuberculosisCompleted screening

Recommended, not required, for fall 2024. The purpose of the TB risk assessment and screening form is to identify persons with increased risk for TB who may require further testing and evaluation. The TB Risk Assessment and Screening Form should be completed by all undergraduate and graduate students within six months of first day of classes. Submit the completed form to Magnus Health for review.


Immunization (Vaccine) Information for Entering and Transfer Students

  • For students entering in the summer 2024 semester, the due date to submit your immunizations is April 1, 2024.
  • For students entering in the fall 2024 semester, the due date to submit your immunizations is August 1, 2024.
  • For students entering in the spring 2025 semester, the due date to submit your immunizations is December 1, 2024.

All entering students must submit a completed and signed Student Immunization Form to Magnus Health, Berklee's provider for collecting, managing, and tracking immunization information. Students should ensure they have received the required vaccines; it takes only one missing or expired dose to cause delays during check-in. Please note that you cannot attend Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee until the immunization requirements are met. All records must be in English. 

Continuing students will not be able to register for classes until all of their immunizations have been completed. Students can view what they are missing by logging in to the Magnus Health portal. 

You may retrieve a Student Immunization Form and submit your immunization documentation online at berklee.onelogin.com through the Magnus Health portal. 


Immunization (Vaccine) Information for Returning Students

If you entered Berklee in the spring of 2019 or earlier, you can now log in to berklee.onelogin.com, click the Magnus Health icon, and upload any immunization information directly (rather than emailing it to the Health and Wellness team). If you have trouble accessing your account please email 2238@berklee.edu for assistance.

Students should make sure they have received the required vaccines; it takes only one missing or expired dose to cause delays during check-in.

Any updates to your vaccinations or boosters can be submitted without a physician's signature as long as the record shows your name, the vaccination, and the date you received it. All records must be in English.