Health Requirements

Tuberculosis Screening  Classes  Immunizations

As you prepare for your arrival at UMBC, there are some health-related requirements that you must meet before you arrive on campus. Each item is listed below. Please don’t hesitate to contact us should you have any questions.

Undergraduate Student Requirements:

Graduate Student Requirements:

For more information on insurance requirements or for International student insurance information, please visit the Insurance Waiver and Mandate page.

If you have questions regarding the requirements, recommendations, or deadlines, please call 410-455-2542 or go to our Insurance and Immunizations/Forms pages. Best wishes for a healthy and satisfying experience at UMBC.

Tuberculosis screening is an important part of our efforts to protect the health and safety of our campus and is required for all new students. This is done by an initial questionnaire that is found on your student portal.  Until you complete this questionnaire and complete any additional screening requirements, you will not be able to register for next semester’s classes.

For additional resources be sure to check out the CDC’s Tuberculosis Factsheet.

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Classes

Alcohol Wise

The prevention course, Alcohol Wise, is designed to educate students about the dangers of misusing alcohol. Alcohol Wise goes on to mention UMBC campus alcohol policies, bystander strategies, and how to call for help. This course is based on evidence-based prevention strategies that have been proven effective. ALL first-time first-year and transfer students are to complete this course.

Access Alcohol Wise

Upon completion of this course, you DO NOT need to send a copy of your completion certificate to Retriever Integrated Health.

Cannabis Wise

The prevention course, Cannabis Wise, is designed to educate students about the risks related to the use of cannabis. This course includes information on the dangers of high-potency cannabis, harmful behaviors associated with cannabis use, cannabis use disorder (CUD), and the impact of cannabis use on mental health and academic performance. ALL first-time first-year and transfer students are to complete this course.

Access Cannabis Wise

Upon completion of this course, you DO NOT need to send a copy of your completion certificate to Retriever Integrated Health.

Other Drugs Prevention

The Other Drugs prevention course is designed to use evidence-based strategies to educate students about the dangers of misusing drugs, including opioids. This course will provide students with information about the negative impacts of other drug use on one’s mental health, physical health, and academic success.

Access Other Drugs Prevention

Upon completion of this course, you DO NOT need to send a copy of your completion certificate to Retriever Integrated Health.

Title IX Prevention Education

As of June 1, 2020, The Office of Equity and Inclusion has assumed implementation responsibilities for the mandatory sexual misconduct prevention education course required for all new incoming students. The Consent and Respect course is no longer being implemented at UMBC. Please visit the Office of Equity and Inclusion website for more details about upcoming mandatory sexual misconduct prevention education course decisions.

Title IX Training

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Immunizations

In an effort to maintain a healthy campus environment, all new and transfer UMBC students are REQUIRED to complete the Mandatory Health Form and return it to RIH by August 15, 2023. Students who do not meet this requirement will be blocked from subsequent class registration until the form is completed and returned to RIH. Residential Life requires submission of the form to RIH prior to move-in. Documentation must include specific dates of immunizations and screening tests (month, day, year).

***If you have not submitted the required proof of immunizations, you will not be able to register for classes for future semesters.***

myRetrieverCare Portal Health Form Help Video:

The following immunizations are required for UMBC students:

  • ALL:
    • Two MMR vaccines (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) after your 1st birthday (unless you were born before 1957)
      • If you are unsure if you have completed the MMR vaccine series, or cannot obtain your records, you can schedule an appointment at RIH to have your blood drawn to test your immunity levels (titers).
  • RESIDENTIAL:
    • Meningitis (MCV4): Maryland law requires that all students living in on-campus housing have a meningitis vaccine protecting against at least the four serogroups A, C, Y, and W-135 within the preceding 5 years of moving into on-campus student housing, or sign a waiver stating that they understand the risks of meningitis infection and elect not to have the vaccine.
      • Meningococcal disease refers to any illness caused by bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis. These illnesses are often severe, can be deadly, and include infections of the lining of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) and bloodstream. Keeping up to date with recommended vaccines is the best protection against meningococcal disease. Vaccination can be obtained at one’s primary care provider, many pharmacies, urgent care centers, health department clinics, and Retriever Integrated Health. Check your insurance coverage to minimize potential out-of-pocket costs.

Recommended Immunizations:

  • COVID-19
  • Hepatitis B
  • HPV (Human Papilloma Virus)
  • Seasonal Influenza
  • Tdap
  • Varicella (chickenpox) *not available at RIH
  • Meningococcal B disease *not available at RIH

Most of the immunizations listed above can be obtained at your local health provider’s office, health department, pharmacy, urgent care center, or by appointment at RIH. Please check your insurance coverage and call ahead to confirm availability.

Mandatory Health Form/Immunization Form

Tuberculosis Screening Questionnaire

CDC Immunization Schedule

CDC Travel Vaccines

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