Kent Campus Immunization Requirements

Kent State University (Kent Campus) requires students to provide documentation of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR).

• Acceptable documentation includes two MMR doses (after one year of age and separated by at least one month) or  a positive antibody titer.
• Documentation is submitted through the DeWeese Health Center Patient Portal, including entering dates and uploading records.
• If you have not submitted your vaccine records to DeWeese Health Center, please take the following steps to submit your immunization records as soon as possible:

1. Visit the DeWeese Health Center Patient Portal.
2. Type in your Kent State University email and password. Sign in.
3. Once you sign in, click on “Immunizations” on the left side of the screen.
4. Follow the prompts at the top of the screen.
5. Select each of the required vaccinations and enter the dates they were received. If you received a titer test, please enter the result date of the positive antibody titer test.
6. Once all dates are entered, click submit.
7. Click “Uploads” on the left side of the screen.
8. Upload your documentation for your vaccinations. DeWeese will accept a copy of your original shot records, school records, or the Vaccination History Form found online.
9. Submissions may take up to 30 business days to review and verify.

• If you do not have records, a licensed healthcare professional can complete the provided vaccination history form.

Vaccination Resources

• DeWeese Health Center can help students with questions about requirements, documentation, care and by providing the MMR vaccine on site.
• Additionally, local health departments and pharmacies may offer MMR vaccination.

Helpful Links

• Mandatory Immunizations (how to submit)
• Mandatory Immunization FAQs (exemptions, holds, verification)
• Ohio Admin. Code 3342-4-02.6 (policy basis)