COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Students may request an exemption from having to submit proof of vaccination for medical or religious reasons only.

• Exemption requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. They are NOT automatically granted.
• The exemption request form is available to you by accessing the Rutgers Student Immunization Portal (NetID and password are required).
• Students submitting an exemption request should continue to check the Rutgers Student Immunization Portal for regular updates on the status of the exemption request. All communication related to the exemption request will occur within the immunization portal. Students requesting an exemption are encouraged to check the Rutgers Student Immunization Portal for updates.
• Those granted exemptions from COVID-19 vaccinations will be directed to the appropriate university department to develop an implementation plan which may include applying for feasible and applicable accommodations.
• Students granted medical and religious exemptions will be able to live in on-campus housing beginning Fall 2023.
• For assistance, students can email Rutgers University-Newark Student Health Services or email vax411@rbhs.rutgers.edu.
• Students are strongly encouraged to submit exemption request via the Rutgers Student Immunization Portal by the dates to ensure time for review:
  • Winter Session 2024: Friday, December 8, 2023
  • Spring Semester 2024: Friday, January 5, 2024
  • Summer Session 2024: Friday, May 3, 2024

• For international students outside of the US who cannot receive a US FDA EUA-authorized primary series of the COVID vaccination, and who have been vaccinated in their home country, Rutgers will accept proof of vaccination and as authorized by the World Health Organization (WHO).  The relevant vaccination records must be uploaded to the Rutgers Student Immunization Portal.
• International students are encouraged to keep up-to-date via the Rutgers Global site.

• If you have not applied to, been admitted into and enrolled in a fully online degree-granting program you will need to upload the appropriate documentation with proof of  the COVID-19 vaccination OR an  approved medical or religious exemption into the Rutgers Student Immunization portal (NetID and password are required). At Rutgers University-Newark, there are a small number of online degree-granting programs.
• Students who have chosen to register and/or create winter/spring 2024 class schedule comprised of a collection of online classes must comply with University Policy 10.3.14 and upload documentation of the COVID-19 vaccination OR approved medical or religious exemption into the Rutgers Student Immunization portal.

Out of state residents should contact their local or state authorities for information. 

COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are readily available at pharmacies, clinics, and physician offices.

There are many other vaccine locations throughout the State of New Jersey. See the State’s vaccine hub for a list of vaccine locations in New Jersey.

Students can send a secure message via the student immunization portal. If you are unable to access the immunization portal, please reach the team here.

Students can email Rutgers University-Newark Student Health Services or email vax411@rbhs.rutgers.edu.

Please be mindful that processing for Immunization requests may fluctuate depending on the date of your submission.

You can email the Dean of Students at deanofstudents@newark.rutgers.edu or call 973-353-5063 

https://www.rutgers.edu/student-immunizations/faq

https://global.rutgers.edu/covid-19-international-student-faqs