- Updated COVID-19 vaccine or declination
- Positive MMR titer OR proof of receipt of 2 doses of MMR vaccine (first dose needs to be on or after first birthday).
- Positive Varicella titer OR proof of receipt of 2 doses of Varicella vaccine (first dose needs to be on or after first birthday).
- Positive Hepatitis B surface antibody titer (HBsAb): Students not already immune to Hep B must have at least 2 doses of the Hep B series before class starts (or show proof of positive Hepatitis B surface Antigen). The entire Hepatitis B requirement must be completed by the first day of the spring semester or you will not be able to continue.
- Negative IGRA (T-Spot, QuantiFERON®-TB test) within 6 months. If the result is positive, proof of negative Chest X-Ray is required.
- Tdap: 1 dose after age 11 AND Td or Tdap booster within the last 10 years.
- Meningococcal conjugate (Serogroups A,C,Y & W 135): Only for students under 22 years old: 1 dose on or after age 16.
- Seasonal Influenza vaccine given after August 1st of entering year.
How To Comply With The UC Immunization Requirements:
- Submit your Statement of Intent to Register SIR/SLR.
- Please allow 2 business days after submitting your SIR/SLR before attempting to access The Ashe Center Patient Portal.
- Sign in to The Ashe Center Patient Portal.
- Once you are logged in, from Home page, click “Medical Clearances.”
- Enter all of the requested dates and immunization information.
- Complete TB Screening Questionnaire by selecting the update tab.
- Upload images or PDF files of your immunization records, laboratory tests, and/or chest x-ray by clicking "UPDATE" on the "Immunization Upload" tab.
- You can check your compliance status from The Ashe Center Patient Portal by selecting Medical Clearance.
- Allow 4 weeks for your student records to be updated. You can check your compliance status online by logging in and selecting “Medical Clearances.”
- If your immunization are listed as “Self-reported” after one month, contact The Ashe Center through The Ashe Center Patient Portal. Once logged in, choose “Messages” > “New Message”, then select “Immunization Requirement Question.” Explain you are a dental student requesting for your records to be verified.
- To receive your immunizations in person at The Ashe Center, schedule an appointment online through The Ashe Center Patient Portal. Choose the option: “INCOMING STUDENTS Immunization Requirement”
IMPORTANT: Once you have met all requirements, upload a copy of your full Ashe Center Immunization Events section and Medical Clearances page to the SOD Admissions’ Box account. Please refer to the email you received from the Office of Student Services for more details.
Health Clearance Requirements must be completed BEFORE Orientation Week in order to fulfill the mandate.