Immunization Requirements
Full-time (3 or more classes) and half-time (2 classes) students at Northwestern are required to meet immunization requirements. Part-time (1 class) students are not required to fulfill these requirements. This includes submitting proof of immunizations as required by the State of Illinois, as well as entering their own immunizations via Northwestern Personal Health Portal (PNC) (purple bar below). Student Immunization Form is no longer required. Distance learners that will never attend on-campus classes in Evanston or Chicago are not required to submit immunization records. Students who are currently attending interim online classes as an alternative to physically attending in-the-classroom on the Evanston or Chicago campus are not classified as distance learners; therefore, required to submit immunization records.
Note: Penalties for not fulfilling the immunization requirements include a hold on subsequent registration and a non-refundable $100 late fee. PENALTIES ARE NEVER ASSESSED PRIOR TO THE START OF CLASSES.
See the Requirement Deadlines page for more information.
UPLOAD YOUR IMMUNIZATION RECORDS TO THE NU PERSONAL HEALTH PORTAL (PNC)
Immunization Requirement guides by Student Group
To ensure that you supply the proof of correct immunizations, select the category below that best describes your program.
If you have questions concerning the immunization requirements, immunizations, or related issues, please send an email message to: hims@northwestern.edu or call Health Information Management Services of the Evanston Campus at 847.491.2117
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is no longer required for Non-Healthcare Undergraduate, Graduate, Continuing and Professional programs, but is still required for Medical and Healthcare-related programs.