Immunization Requirement

To mitigate the health risks presented by communicable diseases, NMSU Administrative Rules & Procedures (ARP 5.30) establishes requirements for new, re-admitted and transfer students, to include dual-credit students. These students are required to have certain immunizations/vaccinations and to provide documentation of complete immunization/vaccination history. Screening for tuberculosis and further treatment, if determined to be positive, is required for international students or as otherwise required by individual programs. The policy also outlines emergency authority for NMSU Administration in case of a communicable disease outbreak.

Student Immunization and Screen Requirements

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Student Immunization Requirements 

New, re-admitted, transfer, and dual-credit students are required to comply with New Mexico State University immunization requirements as part of enrollment and continued attendance at the university. (Student Handbook) 

Tuberculosis (TB) screening/testing requirements  

apply primarily to: 

• International students; and 

• Students enrolled in select specialty programs that require additional screening. (Student Handbook) 

Most domestic students are only required to complete the standard immunization documentation process. 

All required immunization and screening documentation must be submitted through the NMSU PyraMED Patient Portal. 

Students who fail to submit required documentation or approved exemption materials by established deadlines may have registration holds placed on their account and may be subject to disenrollment. (Student Handbook) 

Student Immunization/Vaccination Requirements 

Immunization requirements may change based on New Mexico Department of Health, CDC, university, or program requirements. Certain academic programs may require additional vaccinations or titers as a condition of enrollment. (Student Handbook) 

Multi-State Immunization Registry Retrieval Service 

To simplify the immunization compliance process, NMSU offers the PyraMED Multi-State Immunization Registry Retrieval Service through the Aggie Health & Wellness Center Patient Portal. 

This service allows students to electronically retrieve immunization records directly from participating state immunization registries, reducing the need to: 

• Locate paper vaccination records; 

• Contact previous healthcare providers; 

• Request records from former schools; or 

• Manually upload immunization documentation. 

NMSU strongly encourages students to use this service, particularly students who: 

• Have lived in multiple states; 

• Previously received vaccines through schools, pharmacies, health departments, military clinics, or pediatric providers; 

• No longer have access to childhood immunization records; or 

• Need assistance quickly locating official immunization documentation. 

The Multi-State Immunization Registry Retrieval Service operates under a student-paid model and requires a non-refundable fee of $20 at the time of registration. Once registered, students may continue using the service for one calendar year from the date of registration to request immunization records from participating state registries. Payment processing is completed securely through the PyraMED payment system. 

How to Use the Multi-State Immunization Registry Retrieval Service 

1. Log into the NMSU PyraMED Patient Portal using your Aggie Access credentials. 

1. Navigate to the “Immunizations” section within the portal. 

1. Select “Retrieve Immunizations Automatically.” 

1. Register for Multi-State Immunization access if prompted. 

1. Submit the required $20 payment through the secure PyraMED payment system. 

1. Complete a registry request for each state where vaccinations may have been administered. 

1. Provide previous demographic information associated with vaccination records, including: 

• Previous addresses; 

• Former phone numbers; and 

• Names or demographic information used when vaccinations were received. 

1. Review and accept the authorization and consent agreement. 

1. Submit the request and monitor the portal for updates. 

Students requesting records from multiple states, or from multiple addresses within the same state, may need to submit separate registry requests for each location. Registry responses are generally processed within approximately 48 hours. 

Students may receive portal notifications such as: 

• “Match Found” when records are successfully identified; or 

• “No Match Found” if additional or corrected demographic information is needed. 

If immunization information is successfully located, PyraMED may automatically transfer immunization data into the student’s immunization record for compliance review. 

Manual Upload Option 

Students may also manually upload official immunization documentation through the PyraMED Patient Portal at no additional cost. However, NMSU strongly recommends use of the Multi-State Immunization Registry Retrieval Service whenever possible to improve processing speed, reduce incomplete submissions, and streamline immunization compliance verification. 

Medical and Religious Exemptions 

Students requesting medical or religious exemptions must submit all required documentation through the designated university process and may be required to provide supporting documentation consistent with university policy and New Mexico law. (NMSU Administrative Rules) 

Appeals 

Appeals related to immunization compliance must be submitted in writing to the Dean of Students Office at dos@nmsu.edu. The decision of the Dean of Students is final and binding. (Student Handbook) 

Access the Portal 

NMSU PyraMED Patient Portal