The state of Massachusetts requires all full-time undergraduate and graduate students to submit proof of medical vaccinations. A list of required vaccinations can be found here: MA Gov Immunizations.
To support a seamless vaccine compliance process for our students, Emmanuel is using CastleBranch, an independent compliance company working with many colleges and universities, to provide a HIPAA-compliant, vaccine portal. This portal will allow our students to upload all their medical vaccine documentation and to access their medical vaccine records at any time in the future if they need these documents for work, travel, or additional schools of higher education.
The deadline for submission is August 6 for fall enrollment.
Create Your Account:
- Visit Emmanuel's specific link here: portal.castlebranch.com/lz81. All accounts must be made through this link only, see screenshot and instructions below:
- Select QQ37im: Compliance Tracker
- Complete your order by checking the box at the bottom of the page and the continue button.
- You will then create an account via CastleBranch using your EMMANUEL Email address. After logging in you will complete your forms.
- When promoted for a pin, please use your student ID (this information can be found on your New Student Enrollment Portal).
- Complete all sections and then submit.
Important: If you have any issues please review CastleBranch’s Student FAQ section here.
For any questions regarding New Student Immunizations, please contact CastleBranch directly at 888-914-7279 or via email at servicedesk.cu [at] castlebranch.com (servicedesk[dot]cu[at]castlebranch[dot]com)
The following immunizations are required by Massachusetts law for all full-time (9 or more credits) entering undergraduate students including transfer students.
- Emmanuel no longer requires the COVID-19 vaccine for new students. The College still strongly recommends that students be vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive boosters when eligible.
- Please note that a physical exam is not required unless you are an athlete. For more information, refer to paperwork from the athletic department.
- 2 MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccines, the first given no earlier than one year after birth and the second at least 1 month after the first, or serology tests (titers) for measles, mumps and rubella that demonstrate immunity
- 1 Tdap (tetanus, diptheria, pertussis) booster within the past 10 years.
- Three hepatitis B vaccines or a hepatitis B serology test (titer) that demonstrates immunity.
- Two varicella (chicken pox) vaccines or a history of varicella verified by your health care provider or a varicella titer that demonstrates immunity
- A meningitis vaccine or a signed meningitis waiver. Please note that it is necessary to have either the vaccine or a signed waiver in order to receive your room key upon arrival. Signing the waiver as allowed by state regulation does not prevent you from receiving the vaccine at a later date, and in fact, we recommend that you do so.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health strongly suggests TB testing (PPD) for students who are at increased risk for exposure to tuberculosis. Please review the TB Risk Questionnaire. If you have answered "yes" to any of the questions please bring the form to your health care provider for review.