Student Immunizations

Required Immunizations

The State of NC requires all students entering institutions of higher learning to present an official vaccination record, within 30 days of registration. The statute applies to all students except students residing off-campus and registering for any combination of:

• Off-campus courses
• Evening courses (classes beginning after 5 m.)
• Weekend courses
• No more than four-day credits in on-campus courses
• Have submitted the Medical Exemption Statement form completed by a physician.
• Have a signed statement from student requesting religious exemptions.

If at any time the above student status changes to: on-campus courses, course load of more than four (4) credits, on-campus residence, and/or enrollment in day-time courses, a Certificate of Immunization or record of immunization must be presented on or before the  first day of class of the semester.

*The Health Science programs have additional requirements for vaccinations, please reference each program.

Tuberculin (Test Results): Any student entering in the Health Science programs must show a TB skin test before entering into the programs.

How to Find Your Immunization Records

• Contact your pediatrician’s office or family physician’s office
• Contact your High School and request them with your transcripts.
• Contact your local health department.
• For transfer students, contact your student health center from your previous college/university.
• Military records are acceptable, but may not contain all of the required immunizations.
• Ask your parent, guardian or medical provider if he/she has any record of your childhood immunizations.
• Titer tests to see if you have antibodies.
• North Carolina does have a central registry of immunization received while in the State of North Carolina. Contact the Immunization Coordinator at 910.630.7164 for assistance in obtaining these records.

Recommended Vaccines

COVID-19

Methodist University highly recommends COVID vaccination as the optimal way to avoid getting this disease. FDA-authorized vaccines include Pfizer-BioNTech (two shots), Johnson & Johnson (one shot), and Moderna (two shots).

Students should check with their program advisors as COVID vaccinations may be necessary for particular off-campus experiences, such as internships, practicums, field experiences, and/or clinical placements.

Submitting Your Immunization Records

All incoming students are required to use MedProctor to submit medical/immunization records. If you are an incoming student and have already submitted your medical/immunization records, you do not have to submit again with MedProctor.

Getting started is easy!

Follow the steps below to begin.

Step 1: Register

Visit medproctor.com and click Register to start a new account. Type in your school email address to get started and follow the directions to register a new account.

Step 2: Download

Fill out any required personal, medical or insurance information. Download the required forms and follow the directions provided.

Step 3: Upload

Log back in to your MedProctor account and upload a copy of your forms. Make sure your forms are complete and legible. You will receive an email confirmation once the forms have been reviewed.

Questions?

Contact MedProctor for assistance or Mark Gronski at the contact information below.

Requesting Immunization and/or Health Records

Students must provide written authorization for medical records to be released from the Health Center. The medical release form is located below. If you are requesting a copy of your medical/immunization records, please complete the release form below and email to [email protected].