Measles Requirement
Western Washington University recognizes that measles is a very contagious respiratory disease that can pose significant health risks to members of our campus community. To ensure the health and safety of all students at Western, proof of measles (rubeola) immunity is required.
Students who have not provided proof of measles immunity to the Student Health Center will have a hold placed on their student account and will not be able to register for classes. A hold placed on the student account also prevents a student from living in on-campus housing.
We will remove the hold on your account once we receive and process your documents.
Make sure you meet this requirement as soon as possible to avoid delay in your registration process!
Remote and Online Only Students and the Measles Requirement
All students including those who are taking 100% of their courses remotely or online must meet Western Washington University's Measles Immunity Requirement. A hold on registration and access to housing will be imposed until the appropriate records are provided to the Student Health Center. Exceptions may be granted to non-degree seekers taking only coursework offered remotely or through distance learning.
For questions, please contact the Student Health Center. For the fastest response, log in to your MyWesternHealth patient portal. Click on “Messages” and indicate that you “Have a question or problem with an *Immunization Clearance Requirement*”.
If you received immunizations in the past but do not have the required documentation, we accept any of the following as proof of measles immunity:
- Immunization records from your doctor’s office
- A copy of your School Certification of Immunization
- A copy of your military immunization record or the DD214
- A copy of a stamped immunization card
- MMR shot dates recorded on high school transcripts
- A copy of an immunization record from your public health department
If you believe you have submitted all of your measles information but you are still not cleared, check the "Medical Clearances" tab in your MyWesternHealth patient portal. For each line item if you see:
- "Not Compliant / Awaiting Review": you have provided the dates of your vaccines/tests but did not send your supporting documentation. Action needed: upload your documents now.
- "Not Compliant / Not Satisfied": we do not have any information to clear you. Action needed: upload both the dates of your vaccines/tests and documents supporting those dates now.
Students who have not provided proof of measles immunity to the Student Health Center will have a hold placed on their student account and will not be able to register for classes. A hold placed on the student account also prevents a student from living in on-campus housing.We will remove the hold on your account once we receive and process your documents.
Make sure you meet this requirement as soon as possible to avoid delay in your registration process!
If you haven’t ever been given the measles vaccine, you can get it, along with any other necessary immunizations, from your primary care provider’s office, some pharmacies, walk-in clinics, your local public health department or here at the Student Health Center.
The Student Health Center provides new and current students the MMR vaccine and the rubeola titer blood test when classes are in session (see Location & Hours). Costs for these services can be found in the Costs/Charges section of our website.
For questions, please log in to your MyWesternHealth patient portal. Click on “Messages” and indicate that you “Have a question or problem with an *Immunization Clearance Requirement*”.
Western students born after December 31, 1956 are required to provide proof of measles immunity with documentation of one of the following:
1. Written documentation of two doses of measles vaccine (typically MMR) given
- after January 1, 1968;
- at least 30 days apart; and
- on or after 12 months of age
2. Health Care Provider verification of two doses of measles vaccine (typically MMR) given. Have your health care provider complete the Measles Immunity Report Form – Provider Verification of Immunization.
3. A copy of a rubeola titer blood test result showing measles immunity.
If you were immunized in Washington State you can quickly access and download your immunization records through MyIR.
Where to Send Measles Documents
Western students are required to provide proof of measles immunity. To meet this requirement, enter the dates of the two doses of measles vaccine (typically MMR) received OR the date of a measles (rubeola IgG) titer blood test result showing measles immunity in your MyWesternHealth patient portal.
Follow these important steps:
- Log in with your WWU email and password.
- Click “Medical Clearances” in the menu column on the left.
- Locate “Measles” and click the green “Update” button next to it.
- Enter in your two individual measles vaccine dates OR the date of your measles (rubeola IgG) titer blood test result.
- Locate “Immunization Records” in the Medical Clearances section and click the green “Update” button next to it.
- Upload your supporting documentation (immunization records, rubeola titer result, and/or health care provider verification forms).
Where to Send Measles Vaccine Waiver Requests
Western students who choose to obtain a Measles Vaccine Waiver will need to submit their Measles Vaccine Waiver Request Form in their MyWesternHealth patient portal.
Follow these important steps:
- Log in with your WWU email and password.
- Click “Downloadable Forms” in the menu column on the left.
- Locate the “Measles Vaccine Waiver Request” section.
- Download the form, fill it out, and sign it.
- Upload the form in the same location using the "Upload" button.
- Click "Save" at the bottom of the screen.
If you experience difficulties using MyWesternHealth, call the Student Health Center at 360-650-3400 and press option 1 for assistance.