Immunizations
In order to register for classes, *all students* must be in compliance with New York State law regarding immunizations.
Immunizations needed: Measles, mumps, and rubella.
The New Student Health Form must be completed by all new students. This documentation must be on file at Weigel Health Center. Students who do not fulfill this requirement will be prevented from registering for classes.
*Students born before January 1, 1957, are exempt from this requirement. Please show proof of age at the Weigel Health Center. Proof of military service also temporarily fulfills this requirement.
Immunization Records
Immunization records must be provided to the Health Center
Providing Immunization Records to Weigel Health Center:
To release your immunization records from a previous school or your primary care provider:
- Have the offices send the records to Weigel Health Center.
- Fax # - (716) 878-6727
- Email - weigel@buffalostate.edu
Vaccines and Tests
Tetanus, measles, mumps, and rubella vaccines; and Tuberculosis tests (PPD) are available at Weigel Health Center at no charge.
Come to the Health Center or call for an appointment: (716) 878-6711
Learn About Vaccines and Immunizations
Meningitis Information
You are not required to receive the meningococcal vaccine, but you are required to fill out the form.
Meningitis Information Response Form
Health Insurance
- All full-time, and part-time students are recommended to have insurance (either your own, or under a parent/guardian).
- Health insurance is needed for off-campus services: emergency room, urgent care, prescriptions, x-rays, physical therapy, vision, dental services.
Student Athletes
All student athletes must provide these following health documents to the Athletic Department:
1. Documentation of a Physical completed (First year athletes must get physical done by a primary physician at home. Returning athletes can get a physical at Weigel Health Center.
2. Sickle Cell Testing document
3. Health insurance information
All student athletes must also go to the student portal and complete the forms designated for student athletes under forms.
1. To Schedule an appointment to see an athletic trainer, the athlete must first activate their student portal. Click Schedule to make an athletic appointment.
Note: Students not participating in a sport, do not need to submit a physical or medical health records to Weigel.