College Immunization Law for Massachusetts

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health Laws require that all full-time college students (12 credits or more), all students attending college while on a visa, and all college students enrolled in Health Sciences (regardless of year of birth) must provide proof of immunizations for communicable diseases.

For a complete and up-to-date list of immunization requirements please consult the following document published by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health:

High School immunization documents are acceptable, as well as physicians or clinic records. To facilitate compliance with the Massachusetts College Immunization Law, Student Records provides information about Board of Health Offices and other agencies that offer immunizations. For assistance with this requirement, please contact Student Records at 978-556-3715.

COVID-19 Vaccine Policy of the Massachusetts Community College System for Students

Taking into consideration the changing public health landscape around COVID-19, including the end of the national public health emergency declarations, students and employees are no longer required to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination in order to be on campus. This includes on-campus classes, access to services, and employment. Some groups of students and employees may need a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of a clinical or external placement.

Note: This is subject to change based on public health conditions.

 

Updated: 2024-2025 Updated Academic Catalog (Effective Spring 2025)