Immunization Requirements

State of Colorado and University of Denver Immunization Requirements

Colorado State Law (Colorado Revised Statuses §25-4-902.5 and 23-5-128) and University of Denver policy requires all students to receive two (2) doses of vaccine against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) and a review of information regarding Meningococcal disease (meningitis) prior to registration. Additionally, all first year undergraduates and students living in DU Housing must show proof the Meningococcal ACWY vaccination given within the past five (5) years.

If proof of immunity and acknowledgement of meningitis information (or proof of vaccination for incoming class) is not submitted to the University of Denver Health & Counseling Center, you will not be registered for classes. Immunization record information must be submitted to the DU Health and Counseling Center by your program's registration date.

Students will NOT be able to register for First Term classes without providing this information.

In the event of an MMR or meningitis outbreak on campus, those students for whom an exemption has been submitted will be withdrawn from classes by order of the CDPHE (Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment) until the outbreak is contained.  Those students who have exempted out of the requirements will not be entitled to a refund of tuition or a tuition credit for any missed time.

https://studentaffairs.du.edu/health-counseling-center/medical-services/immunization

Note: College of Professional Studies students are exempt from this requirement.

Health Insurance Requirements

All students enrolled in one or more hours of graded, on-campus coursework at the University of Denver are required to carry personal health (medical) insurance coverage, both to encourage wellness and preventative care, and to help protect students' health, academic and financial success from the negative impacts of unexpected injuries and illnesses. Students have two options:

1. The University offers a convenient plan designed specifically for students— the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP).

   OR

2. Students can request to waive the DU SHIP by providing proof of adequate alternate health insurance coverage by posted deadlines each school year.

The Student Health Insurance Premium is assessed to students registered in most academic units on campus (excluding College of Professional Studies and entirely online programs such as the Graduate Tax, Professional MBA, and Continuous Enrollment for all programs). The premium is included on the tuition bill and is split into two coverage periods, fall and spring when students are enrolled in one (1) or more credit hours per quarter or semester. 

*The winter and summer quarter enrollment periods are available to first-time, new, and study-abroad students only. Email insurance@du.edu to receive enrollment information for the winter and summer quarters. All other students may enroll in the fall or spring terms.

*DU students enrolled in a completely online program are not eligible for HCC services or to enroll in the DU Student Health Insurance Plan.