What is Stanford's vaccination policy for the summer?

Effective April 10, 2023, the university will no longer require - but continue to strongly recommend - COVID vaccinations and boosters.

All Summer Session students must meet the following Health Requirements before joining the Stanford community:

Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) - proof of vaccination or positive titers

  • To meet the MMR proof of vaccination requirement, you must upload proof of two MMR vaccinations, spaced at least 28 days apart, the first of which must have occurred after your first birthday. 
  • If you are unable to find proof of vaccination, and do not want to be re-vaccinated, you may submit results from blood testing (i.e., antibody titers) that show laboratory evidence of protection against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella. The titer results must each be positive to meet the university’s requirements. 

Get cleared for Tuberculosis (TB)

  • Complete TB Screen questions online. Answers to the TB Screen questions are used to assess your risk for TB and are required of all students
  • Some students may need to undergo testing and will be prompted to complete TB testing after answering the TB screen questions.

All confirmed students with their Stanford ID numbers will be required to upload proof of full vaccination for MMR (or laboratory evidence of positive titers, if preferred)and complete a TB Screen online questionnaire to Vaden Health Services. Failure to meet these Health Requirements will impact their ability to attend Stanford Summer Session. 

You will need your SUNet ID to access this portal. Instructions will be shared with you as soon as your access to the VadenPatient secure web portal is active. Failure to meet these Health Requirements by this deadline will impact your ability to attend Stanford Summer Session.

Vaccine exemptions for Summer Session 2024 will only be available to individuals with documentation from a medical provider which identifies a contraindication supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for individuals with allergies.