Immunization Requirements

All requirements must be fulfilled by the first day of Orientation, with the exception of the influenza vaccination and the submission of evidence of health insurance, which can be completed at a later time.

Hepatitis B

Please provide proof of 2-series vaccinations PLUS a positive titer. If the titer is negative, you must repeat the series of vaccination and obtain proof of a second positive titer

  • Students repeating Hep B series, at their first shot will be marked complete, but with an expiration date for a month as a reminder that the second shot/final is due. At the second/final shot it will be marked complete, but an expiration date will be set 5 months later as a reminder that the final titer is due.
  • Students have an expiration date of 20 years for all titers showing immunity. If the titer is still negative after 2 full series of Hep B vaccines, and two negative titers; the student will be considered a non-responder. No further vaccinations or testing will be needed.

Health Insurance - Evidence of Coverage

Please provide evidence of current health insurance coverage. (Evidence must be from your current provider or MediCal and it must include dates of coverage during your term with the University. Proof of Coverage must also show your name, dates of coverage and provider.)

Tetanus, Diptheria & Pertusis (TDAP)

Please provide proof of your booster (TDAP) given within the past 10 years. (TDAP expires 10 years from the last date of the vaccine.)

Varicella (Chicken Pox)

Please provide documentation of one of the following:

  • Proof of 2 Vaccination dates
  • Positive Titer showing immunity (If you have a Negative Titer, you must repeat the series AND provide documentation of the 2nd titer)

Measles (Rubeola), Mumps and Rubella (MMR)

Please provide documentation of ONE of the following:

  • Proof of 2 Vaccination dates
  • Positive Titer showing immunity (If you have a Negative Titer, repeat the series AND provide documentation of the 2nd titer)

Tuberculosis Skin Test (PPD Skin Test)

Please provide documentation of ONE of the following:

  • Proof of a 2 step TB Skin Test (PPD)
  • Negative TB QuantiFERON Gold Test

Influenza (Flu Shot)

Please provide documentation of your flu shot administered within the past 12 months. (If the current vaccine is set to expire between August 1st and November 1st of the current year, provide documentation of flu shot administered after the above dates within the current year. Please upload documentation of vaccination by November 1st of the current year.)

COVID 19 Vaccine

Please provide proof of the 2 shot COVID vaccine series OR the Johnson and Johnson 1 shot COVID vaccine. (If you are currently getting the 2 shot series then both vaccinations are required for approval.)

COVID-19 Booster

Please provide documentation of ONE of the following COVID Boosters:

  • Original Pfizer or Moderna booster
  • Original Johnson and Johnson booster

Other Immunizations – As Needed

Any new available immunizations for contagious and contagious reportable diseases may be deemed a requirement of all entering students by the University.


Immunization Policy (pdf)