Exemptions

Under Illinois State Law there are a few exemptions to the immunizations requirement, but documentation must be provided that you qualify:

• Medical/Pregnancy Exemptions - Requires a signed and dated statement from a physician
  • Medical/Pregnancy Exemption Form 

• Religious Exemptions - Requires a signed and dated statement
  • Religious Exemption Form 

• Born before January 1, 1957 - Requires a signed and dated statement
  • Date of Birth Exemption Form 

Additional Exemptions

• Distance learning students are exempt. This exemption expires at the end of each term and is reapplied as long as the student maintains distance learning only status.
• Students enrolled less than half time are also exempt.  This exemption expires at the end of each term and is reapplied automatically as long as the student maintains less than half time status.  Less than half time enrollment is defined as:
  • Undergraduate students – less than 6quarter hours
  • Graduate students – less than 4 quarter hours
  • Professional students – less than 6 semester hours
• Students in certificate programs (i.e. IPD, CPA Review, etc.) are required to comply with immunization regulations UNLESS:
  • you are only here for one term (this can be a quarter or a semester, depending on your program)
  • your class meets for less than half time on a weekly basis
  • your class does not meet on a DePaul University campus location

  Questions:
  See our FAQs or contact DePaul Central