Immunizations are required for students whose academic program has a clinical (practicum or externship) component. Immunization requirements are a clinical site requirement and failure to complete or maintain all required immunizations may result in loss of clinical placement. If students are unable to complete the required clinical component of their program, they may not be able to satisfy graduation requirements.

What immunizations do I need?

The School of Nursing has standardized immunization requirements for all academic programs with a clinical (practicum) component. Students are typically required to show proof of immunity either at the time of program selection or show proof of immunization prior to registration.  Students are required to show proof of the following immunizations:

• Rubella/Rubeola/Mumps Vaccine or Titer
• Varicella (Chicken Pox) Vaccine or Titer
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis Vaccine
• Hepatitis B Vaccination Series AND Hepatitis B Immunity Titer
• Proof of freedom from active Tuberculosis
• Annual Influenza Vaccine
• COVID19 Vaccine*

*Note: With the ever-changing landscape of COVID-19 and the COVID-19 requirements, the UAA School of Nursing recommends all students receive the CDC-recommended COVID-19 vaccine and booster. The UAA School of Nursing cannot guarantee a clinical placement if your vaccinations are not up to date as many of our clinical partners require proof of the vaccine. Failure to complete your clinical rotation will delay your progression in the program and may result in dismissal.