Student Pre-entrance Health Requirements

In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy campus, all full and part-time students, are required to complete the Pre-Entrance Health Requirements packet.

Pre-entrance Health Requirements

Please read all information on this site carefully to make sure you understand all requirements.

New students (all levels and statuses) must submit immunization records, complete tuberculosis screening, and review meningococcal education by the posted deadlines.

Re-admitted and new graduate students (continuing NJIT undergraduates) may need to provide updated information not previously required or submitted.

All health documents (immunization records and lab reports) must be submitted through the Medicat Portal. Tuberculosis screening and meningococcal education are also completed in the Medicat Portal.

Immunization Record:

Note: If you were vaccinated in NJ your immunization records may already be in our system. Check your file by logging into the Medicat portal and choosing Immunization from the main menu. Immunizations on file are displayed in green on the far right of the page. Those not on file are noted in red.

Acceptable Immunization Forms

NJIT Immunization Record Form; or
An official immunization record from a healthcare provider (signed, dated, and stamped); or
Record from a previous school, state immunization database, military branch, or employer; or
Lab report showing immunity (the actual laboratory results must be submitted for review and acceptance)

Accessing Your Immunization Records

Individuals immunized in New Jersey (as well as Alaska, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming) can download a PDF copy of their immunization records through the Docket app.

Individuals immunized in other states can access their records through their state’s immunization database.

Invalid Documentation

Documents that have been modified (e.g., overwritten, crossed out, or whited out) are not considered valid.

Documents without an official English translation are also not considered valid.

Tuberculosis Screening and Testing

All students must complete the tuberculosis screening form in the Medicat portal. Once in the portal choose the Tuberculosis Questionnaire from the menu. Testing is required if the answer to any question is "Yes." A blood test or skin test is acceptable.

Submission Deadlines:

Entering Semester	Submission due date
Fall	July 1
Spring	January 5
Summer	May 1
Late registration for any semester	one week prior to start date preferred; no later than one month from registration

Low-Cost Immunization Services (Vaccines & Physicals)

If you need vaccinations or a physical exam and are seeking affordable care, please visit the New Jersey Department of Health website for available options.

You may also consider the Mary Eliza Mahoney Health Center in Newark, which offers vaccinations and a range of other medical services.

Step-by-Step Medicat Guide: Uploading, Entering Records & Completing Online Forms

Here is a useful user guide for the Medicat Student Portal that explains in detail how to enter information and upload supporting files.

If you have any issues, please contact healthrecords@njit.edu.