Student Health and Counseling Center

Immunizations for Students Living or Traveling Internationally

For students entering the United States or who have lived/traveled internationally, below is an outline of the immunization and screening requirements required by California State University, Fresno.* If you have questions regarding the form or the university health immunization policy, please contact the Student Health and Counseling Center at 559.278.2734 or visit them during normal business hours.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Your immunization record must be in English or your immunization record with an English translation will be accepted. 

Submit your immunizations via your MyBulldogHealth once access is granted.

Learn how to upload your records via our video tutorial. 

 
Required Immunization and Screenings Required Dosage and Screening Information 
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)

Two (2) doses with first dose on or after 1st birthday;

OR positive titer (laboratory evidence of immunity to disease).
Varicella (Chickenpox)

Two (2) doses with first dose on or after 1st birthday;

OR positive titer.

Note: History of contracting the disease does not meet compliance.
Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap) One (1) dose on or after age 7. Must have been received within the past ten years.
Meningococcal conjugate (Serogroups A, C, Y, & W-135) One (1) dose on or after age 16 for all students age 21 or younger.
Hepatitis B (Hep B) Students age 18 and younger (CA Health & Safety Code, Sec. 120390.5)
Screening/Risk Assessment: Tuberculosis (TB)

Complete the TB Questionnaire and the TB Blood Test Verification Form. Lab results MUST be attached to the Verification Form.

  • Once you get MyBulldogHealth access, students are required to do an additional questionnaire under "Medical Clearances."
  • Incoming Students who are at higher risk* for TB infection, as indicated by answering “YES” to any of the screening questions on the TB Questionnaire Form, will need to undergo further TB testing. 
  • For questions or to make an appointment, please call the Student Health and Counseling Center at 559.278.2734.  

*Higher risk includes travel or living in South and Central America, Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East; prior positive TB test; or exposure to someone with active TB disease.