Immunizations

Fall 2023 Admitted Students

Per Executive Order 803, CSU Channel Islands requires that all new students enrolled for course credit submit documentation of vaccination or immunity to the following prior to September 29, 2023:

1. Hepatitis B (Hep B) - only required if you are 18 years old or younger.*

*If you are 19 years old or older, you are exempt from the immunization requirement.

Accounts that are noncompliant after the deadline may receive a hold preventing registration for the following semester. Students who are required to submit documentation will be contacted via email with instructions on how to submit documents. Please be sure to check your Dolphin email account.

Mandatory Steps to Complete by September 29

1. Collect Your Documents

   • If you have health insurance: Request your immunization records from your primary care physician.
   • Regardless of health insurance status:
     • Your state immunization registry may maintain immunization records. You can find a listing of these registries on the CDC website.
     • Your high school may also have a copy of your immunization records (must list each dose).

2. Get Immunized/Tested

   • If you have health insurance:
     • If you are missing any required immunizations, make an appointment with your primary care provider to get up-to-date.
     • If you don't know whether or not you received a required immunization, your primary care provider may be able to offer a titer test to document your immunity.
   • Regardless of health insurance status:
     • Student Health Services (SHS) can refer students to off-campus immunization providers. Call SHS to make an appointment for a referral: 805-437-8828. SHS does not provide immunizations to students at this time.

3. Upload Your Documents

   • Instructions will be emailed to you if you are identified as a required student. Please be sure to check your Dolphin email account.
   • Do not email, mail, or drop off your documents with the University.

Need help? Get Help with Required Immunizations.

Recommended Immunizations

(Students are encouraged to discuss with their healthcare provider)

• Hepatitis A (Hep A)
• Hepatitis B (Hep B) - For all students 19 years and older
• Human papillomavirus (HPV)
• Influenza (Flu)
• Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) 
• Meningococcal B (Meningitis B)
• Pneumococcal
• Poliovirus (Polio)
• Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis (Tdap)
• Varicella (Chickenpox)

Specialized Populations

Please visit this page for more information on:

• Academic program, fieldwork, or clinical placement immunization requirements
• Vaccines for international travel/study
• Higher risk screening for tuberculosis

Exemptions

The University accepts exemptions to these immunization requirements based on medical or religious considerations.

Medical Exemptions

Students with a medical condition that prevents them from being safely vaccinated may apply for a medical exemption.

The medical exemption letter must include the following:

• The need for exemption due to an existing medical (including mental health) condition
• The name, address, phone number, and license number of the medical provider.
• The signature of the student's certified or licensed healthcare professional

Religious Exemptions

If you need to apply for a religious exemption, please complete the following Religious Exemption Form (PDF, .04 MB).

Both medical and religious exemptions must be submitted using the same instructions provided above. Do not mail, email, or drop off your documents with the University.

Resources

American College Health Association

California Department of Public Health

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)

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