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UCLA Immunization Requirement

Social Welfare Student Requirements

Fielding School of Public Health

  • Up to date on COVID-19 vaccine primary series and booster(s).
  • Positive MMR titer OR proof of receipt of 2 doses of MMR vaccine.
  • Positive Varicella titer OR proof of receipt of 2 doses of Varicella vaccine.
  • 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 classes start (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 the 6-month period preceding entry to UCLA. If the result is positive, proof of negative Chest X-Ray is required.
  • Tdap: 1 dose after age 7 AND Td or Tdap booster within the last 10 years.
  • Meningococcal conjugate (Serogroups A,C,Y & W 135): Only for students age 21 or younger: 1 dose on or after age 16.
  • Seasonal Influenza vaccine given after August 1st of entering year.

How to proceed:

  • Submit your Statement of Intent to Register SIR/SLR.
  • Allow 2 business days after submitting your SIR/SLR before attempting to access the Ashe Patient Portal.
  • Be prepared! Gather all of the information you’ll need to complete your requirements online.
  • To begin the process of completing your Immunization Requirement, click the Patient Portal link in the top right corner of this page.
  • Once you are logged in, from Home page, click “Complete My Immunization Requirements”.
    • Enter all of the requested dates and immunization information.
    • Upload images or PDF files of your immunization records, laboratory tests, and/or chest x-ray by clicking the UPDATE button next to “Immunization Upload” on the Medical Clearances tab.
  • To submit records from your primary care doctor, download and complete the Immunization Worksheet for outside providers and submit through the Patient Portal.
  • To receive your immunizations in person at The Ashe Center before the October 1 deadline, schedule an appointment online through the Patient Portal. Choose the option: INCOMING STUDENTS 2021 Immunization Requirement

IMPORTANT: Once you have met all requirements, send a copy of your full Ashe Immunization section and Medical Clearances page to Carmen Belen Mancha at the Luskin School of Public Affairs, Department of Social Welfare at cmancha@luskin.ucla.edu.

Health Clearance Requirements must be completed BEFORE Orientation Week in order to fulfill the mandate.