EWU requires the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) immunization for students and employees.
For information about exemptions, please see the FAQs below.
Students in certain programs may have additional immunization requirements. Please contact your specific department program for more information.
All documentation for students, including exemptions, is uploaded to Med+Proctor using your EWU SSO.
For in-person student inquires, please visit our Wellness office in URC 201.
Did you receive a fine for not submitting your vaccine document(s)?
Please contact the Student Rights & Responsibilities Office or visit their
MMR Non-Compliance page for more information.
Counseling & Wellness Services does not issue fines and does not have the ability to lift fines.
Staff/Faculty
All documentation for staff/faculty, including exemptions, is now recorded by the Human Resources Office. Records should be submitted to Human Resources in Showalter Hall 314. If you wish to submit electronically, contact Human Resources by phone at 509-359-2381 to coordinate a secured drop box option. For more information, please visit the HR Onboarding page and scroll down to “Immunization Requirements”.
MMR Immunity Verification
If you were born on or after January 1, 1957, proof of MMR immunity for students means you are able to provide documentation that shows:
- Two doses of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine received after one year of age and at least one month apart, or
- A blood test (titer) showing measles, mumps and rubella immunity, or
- Diagnosed measles, mumps and rubella disease (healthcare provider’s signature required).
Immunization FAQs
EWU has partnered with Med+Proctor to collect and verify proof of immunity.
All vaccination documentation for students, including exemptions, is uploaded to Med+Proctor using your EWU SSO.
Having trouble? Read our step-by-step guide for uploading or visit support.medproctor.com for any questions associated with submitting required immunization documentation.
Immunization records can only be accepted through Med+Proctor. CWS is not able to upload documents on behalf of a student. We do not accept any paper documentation.
Looking for in-person assistance? Visit our Wellness office in URC 201.
It is EWU Policy that all incoming students are required to submit proof of MMR immunity or a waiver.
Measles, mumps and rubella are all very contagious diseases that can have serious health risks. College campuses are especially vulnerable to measles, mumps and rubella outbreaks.
For more information about measles, mumps, and rubella, here are some links:
The risks associated with these diseases can be greatly reduced by receiving two (2) doses of the MMR vaccine.
What happens if there is an outbreak?
If the Spokane Regional Health District determines there is a measles, mumps, or rubella outbreak on campus, university officials will notify students who have an approved waiver requests (exemptions) or have not submitted any documentation.
Students with approved waiver requests or without any documentation in Med+Proctor will not be allowed on campus including attending in-person classes, in-person work, participating in campus activities, and/or living in residence halls.
Typically, an outbreak lasts for two to four weeks and students with an approved waiver will not be allowed on campus during an outbreak.
Once the outbreak is no longer in effect, students will be notified that they may return to campus.
We accept any of the following documents as proof of measles, mumps, and rubella immunity:
- School Certificate of Immunizations, or
- Immunization records from your healthcare provider, public health department, or state immunization registry, or
- Copy of your child immunization card, or
- Copy of your military immunization record, or
- Signed proof of immunity form (located on the Med+Proctor site) from your healthcare provider.
Current students who pay the Health & Wellness fee can go to the Cheney MultiCare Rockwood for your MMR (measles, mumps & rubella) immunization and/or a MMR titer blood test.
There is no additional cost for the MMR immunization, but there is a $8 co-pay for the titer. You can use the walk-in clinic in Cheney to get your MMR immunization or titer.
Please call Multicare/Rockwood Clinic at 509-235-6151, or visit their website for more information.
If you are not a current student who pays the Health & Wellness fee, you can receive the vaccine or a titer from a personal healthcare provider.
Some pharmacies are also able to provide the MMR vaccine. Please call your pharmacy about availability first.
If you received measles immunizations in the past but don’t have documentation, try contacting these sources to get a copy of your immunization record:
- The doctor where you received your immunizations
- Your high school
- The public health department responsible for the area where you received the vaccine
- Some states have immunization registries that are a central location for accessing immunization status. If you have received your vaccinations in:
- Washington State, you can check your immunization records online through MyIRMobile.com
- Idaho, you can request your immunization records through Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
- Montana, you can request your immunization records through Montana Official State website
- Oregon, you can request your immunization records through Oregon Health Authority: Getting immunization records
International Students have the same measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) proof of immunity requirement.
All documentation must be in English.
Current students who pay the Health & Wellness fee can go to the Cheney MultiCare Rockwood for your MMR (measles, mumps & rubella) immunization and/or a MMR titer blood test.
There is no additional cost for the MMR immunization, but there is a $8 co-pay for the titer. You can use the walk-in clinic in Cheney to get your MMR immunization or titer.
Please call Multicare/Rockwood Clinic at 509-235-6151, or visit their website for more information.
Running Start students have the same measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) proof of immunity requirement.
Running Start students typically do not have access to student health services through Multicare/Rockwood and can receive the vaccine or a titer from a personal healthcare provider.
Some pharmacies are also able to provide the MMR vaccine. Please call your pharmacy about availability first.
If you are a student and have a medical or religious reason to be exempt from this requirement, complete the Request for Waiver form found in the Med+Proctor system. Once waiver is completed, upload document to the Med+Proctor site.
If you submit a waiver form, and we have an outbreak of Measles, Mumps or Rubella on campus, you will be notified and will not be allowed on campus.
For most students, the biggest impact will be the following: attending classes, participating in campus activities, or living in residence halls.
You will continue to be responsible for paying tuition and housing costs during the time you are excluded from campus.
An outbreak typically lasts for a minimum of two weeks and you will not be able to be on campus during that time period.
Once the outbreak is no longer in effect, you will be notified that you will be able to return to campus.
If you are a student in a 100% online program and do not ever come to campus, you do not need to submit any documentation.
If you are a student in a 100% online program and do not ever come to campus, you do not need to submit any documentation.
