Immunization Requirements
To ensure a healthy and safe campus community, if you plan to enroll in at least one
in-person class, live on campus, or access in-person services or facilities on Stony
Brook’s campuses, you are required to comply with mandatory immunization requirements.
If you have not submitted the required immunization records,there is a registration hold on your SOLAR account, and you cannot register for classes until that hold is removed. The registration hold will be removed once you complete and submit the requirements noted below. Please submit all immunization records to the Wolfie Health Portal immediately to have optimal selection of classes.
- After your medical records are reviewed, if any information is incomplete, a message will be sent to your Stony Brook email address as a secure message from noreply@stonybrook.edu. Please make sure you add this email address to your contacts to make sure messages do not go to your spam folder.
- To facilitate possible future messaging, please be sure to "opt-in" to receive text messages. You can do so by clicking on the "Forms" tab in the Wolfie Health Portal, and scrolling down to select "Text Messaging Opt-in."
New Undergraduate Students for Summer/Fall 2023:
You will receive an email with your NetID information 2-3 days after you have paid your deposit. You will need your NetID to
access the Wolfie Health Portal. Within 10 days of receiving your NetID, you must submit your immunization records to remove a hold that will then allow
you to work with an Academic Advisor to register for Summer/Fall 2023 classes.
New Graduate Students for Summer/Fall 2023:
You will receive an email with your NetID information 2-3 days after matriculation. You will need your NetID to access the Wolfie Health Portal.
Within 10 days of receiving your NetID, you must submit your immunization records to remove a hold that will then allow you access to register for Summer/Fall 2023
classes.
Wolfie Health Portal Instructions
NOTE: If you will not physically visit any of Stony Brook's campuses in Summer/Fall 2023,
please click the Online and Distance Learning Students link and complete the attestation to have your registration hold removed.
Submit your immunization records in order to register for classes:
The use of the Stony Brook University Immunization Form is one way to collect your immunization requirements.
MMR Requirement |
New York State Public Health Law requires college students to submit proof of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR). There are several ways that you can obtain and submit proof of immunity. Please scroll down to the Frequently Asked Questions for examples of acceptable immunization records. Once you collect your MMR documentation, you must upload it to Wolfie Health Portal For other options and for more information about Stony Brook's MMR requirements, visit MMR Requirement. |
Meningitis Requirement |
New York State Public Health Law requires college students to receive and acknowledge receipt of information on Meningitis OR submit proof of vaccination. Please scroll down to the Frequently Asked Questions for examples of acceptable immunization records. Once you collect your meningitis documentation, you must upload it to Wolfie Health Portal For other options and for more information about Stony Brook's Meningitis requirements, visit Meningitis Requirements |
COVID Vaccination Requirement |
New York State and SUNY policy requires all SUNY students who are enrolled in at least one in-person class, living on campus, or accessing in-person campus services or facilities to submit proof of their COVID vaccination. SUNY policy requires all students to receive their final COVID dose at least 14 days prior to their first day coming to campus (i.e., for orientation, resident move-in, or first day of in-person classes). Fall classes begin on Monday, August 28. Please scroll down to the Frequently Asked Questions for examples of acceptable immunization records. Once you collect your COVID-19 documentation, you must upload it to Wolfie Health Portal Please note we strongly recommend students obtain their COVID booster once they become eligible. Click here for more information about Stony Brook's COVID-19 requirements. |
COVID-19 Boosters:
We strongly recommend that you obtain a COVID booster, once you become eligible.
You’re eligible when:
- It’s been at least 5 months after completing your primary series (two doses) of Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines.
- It’s been at least 2 months after your Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine.
If you were vaccinated outside of the United States, other COVID vaccine and booster recommendations apply to you. Visit the CDC website for more information.
To check when you’re eligible to receive the booster, use this Booster Eligibility Calculator:
Booster Eligibility Calculator
Please scroll down to the Frequently Asked Questions for examples of acceptable immunization records.
Once you collect your COVID-19 documentation, you must upload it to WOLFIE HEALTH PORTAL
Click here for more information about Stony Brook's COVID-19 requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Special Considerations:
Students enrolled or participating in the following programs or schools must follow
the requirements listed above in addition to the process and procedures as outlined
by their respective schools:
- Student Athletes
- Graduate and Health Sciences
- School of Dental Medicine Students
- Renaissance School of Medicine Students
Questions?
If you have any issues uploading immunization records or have questions about the immunization requirements or the status of your registration hold, please email vaccinations@stonybrook.edufrom your Stony Brook email address. Please include your name and Stony Brook ID number in all email correspondence. Our team will respond to all emails within two business days.