The UC Immunization Policy requires Incoming Students to obtain the vaccinations and screening recommended for colleges and universities by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for those diseases that can be passed on to others by respiratory transmission. Exceptions are available based on medical contraindications and religious/ personal belief. Please see the Exception portion of our website for more details.
Required Vaccination and Proof of Immunization
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
2 doses; first dose on or after age one -OR- blood test (titer) showing immunity.
Varicella (Chickenpox)
History of Chickenpox does not satisfy the requirement.
2 doses; first dose on or after age one -OR- blood test (titer) showing immunity.
Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap)
Td and Dtap (a childhood vaccine) do not satisfy the requirement.
1 dose on or after age 11, then Tdap every 10 years.
Meningococcal Conjugate Serogroups A, C, Y & W-135 (MenACWY)
For students age 21 years and younger only.
MenB vaccines (e.g. Trumenba or Bexsero) do not satisfy the requirement.
1 dose on or after age 16 for all students that are under 22 years of age.
Screening Questionnaire for Tuberculosis
TB screening questions can be found within the Immunization Clearance Questionnaire
All incoming students are required to complete the TB screening questionnaire on MyStudentChart
Students who answer "yes" to any of the TB screening questions are required to submit documentation of a TB test completed within six months before your UCLA entry date. Those with a history of a positive TB test are required to submit documentation of a chest x-ray completed within six months before your UCLA entry date.
Seasonal Influenza (Flu) Vaccine
Students must either: (1) submit documentation of the influenza vaccine or (2) affirmatively decline influenza vaccination.
Important: Those who choose to decline influenza vaccination select "Declination" in the Immunization Clearance Questionnaire to fulfill this requirement.
1 dose on or after August 1, 2025
Deadline for flu vaccination or documented affirmative declination is November 1.
Updated COVID-19 Vaccine
Students must either: (1) submit documentation of the 2025-2026 updated COVID-19 vaccine or (2) affirmatively decline the vaccine.
Important: Those who choose to decline the 2025-2026 updated COVID-19 vaccine select "Declination" in the Immunization Clearance Questionnaire to fulfill this requirement.
1 dose of Pfizer, Moderna, or Novavax vaccine or affirmative declination.
Deadline for COVID-19 vaccination or documented affirmative declination is November 1.
How to Comply with the UC Immunization Requirements:
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Submit your Statement of Intent to Register SIR/SLR.
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Be prepared! Gather all of the info you’ll need to complete your requirements online.
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Go to the UCLA Immunization Requirements website and sign in to MyStudentChart.
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Sign into MyStudentChart using the "Sign in with your MyUCLA Logon ID" button.
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From the Home Page, click the Menu bar on the left-hand side. Scroll down and choose Questionnaires. Then, complete the Immunization Clearance, which also contains the TB screening questionnaire.
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Answer all required fields and upload supporting immunization records, including images, PDFs, laboratory tests and/or chest x-rays. The Immunization Worksheet for Outside Providers may be submitted in lieu of original immunization records, but must be completed by your primary care provider.
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You can check your compliance status by scrolling down the Menu bar and selecting Immunization Clearance Report.