Immunization Requirements
Immunization and TB Compliance Updates
The University of California is committed to protecting the health and well-being of our students. As part of our ongoing commitment to campus-wide health and safety, UCR has implemented an immunization plan. All students are required to submit proof of their immunization records for the UC required vaccines in their patient portal. You must answer the TB Screening questions and complete any additional TB clearance requirements as needed. Failure to comply will result in a registration hold. Please review the UC Immunization Policy.
Incoming Students
- Medical Clearance Deadline: First attendance date
- Registration health holds are placed in R’Web for any required medical clearance that is non-compliant after the first attendance date.
- Health holds will block registration and/or adding and dropping classes.
- Please allow ONE HOUR after required medical clearance are all compliant for the health hold to automatically release in R’Web.
- Attention UC SHIP Enrolled Students: Please note that CVS Minute Clinics are billing immunizations as non-covered primary care visits. It's advisable not to use their services unless you're willing to pay out of pocket for non-covered health insurance visits. We suggest getting immunizations at UCR Student Health Services, Walgreens, Costco, Walmart, or Rite Aid.
Do you have a question? Submit general immunization questions and comments through the patient portal. Choose Messages, create New Message and choose the "Immunization Mandate Staff" option please allow 3-5 business days for response.
| Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) | Two vaccines given at least 28 days apart, on or after your first birthday OR a titer (blood test) with lab results showing positive immunity. You must upload the actual lab results. Note: MMR and Varicella are live vaccines and must be given together at the same time or at least 28 days apart to meet requirement. |
| Varicella (chickenpox) | Two vaccines given at least 28 days apart, on or after your first birthday OR a titer (blood test) with lab results showing positive immunity. You must upload the actual lab results. Documented history of Varicella disease is not sufficient proof of immunity and does not meet requirement. |
| Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap) | One vaccine within the past 10 years. DTaP or Td vaccines do NOT meet this requirement. |
| Meningococcal Conjugate (Serogroups A, C, Y, & W-135) | One vaccine on or after age 16 for all students age 21 years or younger. |
| TB Screening Questionnaire |
** If you have had a positive TB test in the past please download the UCR TB packet found in download/upload forms on the left menu in this portal to have your medical provider complete. Please note they must check either yes or no indicating if TB treatment was discussed. (This form is not needed if being seen at UCR Student Health Center). |
Please note that revisions to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recommendations will be reflected in UC requirements for the subsequent academic term.
Optional Vaccination Recommendations
The seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccines are always highly recommended. UCR campus influenza and COVID-19 season will begin August 31 and will end May 31.
In addition to the required immunizations, UC strongly recommends the following groups of students also be vaccinated against:
- Human papillomavirus vaccine (for women and men through age 26 years)
- Hepatitis B vaccine (all students regardless of age)
- Meningococcal conjugate (students up to age 23)
- Meningococcal B (ages 16–23 who elect vaccination after discussion with their healthcare provider)
- Influenza vaccine (annual; all students regardless of age)
- Hepatitis A vaccine (all students regardless of age)
- Pneumococcal vaccine (for students with certain medical conditions, e.g., severe asthma, diabetes, or chronic liver or kidney disease)
- Poliovirus vaccine (if series not completed as a child)
- Vaccines for international travel, based on destination
**Vaccines are available at the Student Health and Counseling Center. SHIP students can visit the Patient Portal to schedule an appointment.
Submit general immunization questions and comments through the patient portal. Choose Messages, create New Message and choose the "Immunization Mandate Staff" option.