Student Health Service
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Immunization Requirement
The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education requires students enrolled in a course offered for credit at an institution in the North Dakota University System to submit documentation of immunity to the diseases of measles, mumps and rubella.
Students enrolled only in distance learning or other courses taught off campus and students enrolled only in continuing education or non-credit courses are exempt from this policy.
The MMR Immunization Requirement form (found below) should be completed by a licensed physician, nurse or authorized representative of a state or local health department and sent by mail or fax to:
NDSU Student Health Service
P.O. Box 5313
Fargo, ND 58105-5313
Fax (701) 231-6132
Phone (701) 231-6366
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Immunization Documentation (pdf)
Meningitis Immunization is available through NDSU Student Health Service.
Call 231-7331 to arrange an appointment. Click here for more information on meningitis and the Meningitis Immunization.
Tuberculosis Screening Requirement
Tuberculosis Screening Documentation (pdf)
North Dakota State University requires documentation of tuberculosis (TB) screening within six months prior to or after college entrance with a Mantoux skin test for those students meeting the following criteria:
- Persons with signs or symptoms of active TB
- Persons with HIV infection
- Persons who have been close contacts of a person with infectious TB
- Persons who inject drugs
- Individuals with the following chronic medical conditions:
- Diabetes mellitus
- Leukemia or lymphoma
- Prolonged corticosteroid therapy (>1 month)
- Immunosuppressive therapy
- Individuals living in or who have arrived within the past five years from countries where TB is endemic. This includes all countries in:
- Africa Region
- Southeast Asia Region
- Russia
- Eastern Mediterranean Region
This includes all countries in the following EXCEPT for the countries noted, which have a low prevalence of TB:
American Region --
Saint Lucia Canada Virgin Islands
Jamaica Saint Kitts & Nevis USA
European Region --
Belgium Denmark Finland
France Germany Greece
Iceland Ireland Italy
Liechtenstein Luxembourg Malta
United Kingdom
Western Pacific Region --
American Samoa Australia New Zealand
Sources of documentation may be obtained from your physician, public health clinic, high school, college or military records. The TB Screening documentation form can be found below and should be sent via mail or fax to:
NDSU Student Health Service
PO Box 5313
Fargo, ND 58105-5313
Fax (701) 231-6132
Phone (701) 231-6366
Note: Transfer students must request records be sent to NDSU Student Health Service.
HPV Human Papilloma Virus vaccine (Gardasil)
Available in Student Health Service.
Discount Programs Available for HPV vaccine.
Vaccines for Children Eligibility
www.cdc.gov/nip/vfc/Parent/eligible_children.htm
Merck Patient Assistance Program
http://www.merck.com/merckhelps/
Information on the Meningococcal Vaccine
and the Meningitis Immunization Clinic
Email Disclaimer: We encourage people to contact us by phone or in person regarding personal health problems or appointments at the Student Health Service, rather than via email. The nature of email is such that we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of your correspondence. Moreover, we cannot guarantee that we will read your email right away or respond in a timely fashion. For specific questions regarding your health, prescriptions or appointments, please call 701-231-7331 or visit us at the NDSU Student Health Service in the Wellness Center.