DePaul University complies with Illinois state law (College Student Immunization Act [110 ILCS 20]) and the Illinois Department of Public Health College Immunization Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 694), which mandates post-secondary institutions to submit an annual report on student immunization requirements. All DePaul University students, born on or after January 1, 1957 and attending a university campus location, must provide proof of the required immunizations. Additionally, Illinois law requires that universities prevent students from registering for any subsequent terms if proof of immunization is not provided.
Proof of the following immunizations is required:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis - 3 doses (at least 1 tdap in lifetime, last dose within past 10 years).
- Measles- 2 doses (at least 28 days apart, after first birthday. Neither dose can be prior to 1968).
- Mumps - 2 doses (at least 28 days apart, after first birthday. Neither dose can be prior to 1968).
- Rubella - 2 doses (at least 28 days apart, after first birthday. Neither dose can be prior to 1968).
- Meningococcal - 1 dose (if under the age of 22, taken on or after 16th birthday).
Please visit the Immunization Requirements webpage for more information.