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New Fall 2010 Students

If you answer "YES" TO ANYOF THE QUESTIONS BELOW, you will need to satisfy immunization requirements as mandated by the California State Legislature:

  1. Did you graduate from a California High School BEFORE January 2005?
  2. Did you graduate from a high school outside of California?
  3. Did you attend a private high school?

An "Immunization Hold" will be activated on your record and you will not be allowed to register for future quarters until documentation is complete and verified.

Send records to:

Health Services
1 Grand Avenue
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0210

or by FAX: (805) 756-5298

Hepatitis B Immunization Requirement

All new Cal Poly students who are 18 years of age or younger on the first day of classes of the first quarter of enrollment at Cal Poly must present proof of Hepatitis B immunization.  The Hepatitis B immunization is a series of three shots, usually given over a period of six months.  You will NOT be allowed to register for your second quarter until you have presented proof to Health Services that you have received at least one shot.  You must complete the series prior to your second year of enrollment. Students enrolled in a California public school for the seventh grade or higher on or after July I, 1999 will have satisfied this requirement.

Measles/Rubella Immunization Requirement

All students born after January 1, 1957 must show proof of full immunization against measles and rubella.  Certain groups regardless of age must also show proof of full immunization.  These include those who will live in the campus residence halls and all nutritional science or education majors.  Proof of immunity to measles and rubella must be submitted within one year of the time of first enrollment or you will NOT be allowed to register. Students enrolled in a California public school for the seventh grade or higher on or after July I, 1999 will have satisfied this requirement.

Meningococcal Disease

Studies done by the CDC and American College Health Association (ACHA) found that cases of Meningococcal disease are three to four times higher among college freshman who live in group settings, e.g. dormitories.  Meningococcal infection is one cause of meningitis which can be life-threatening. The Meningococcal vaccine is effective against four subtypes of this bacterium, which together cause about two thirds of all the Meningococcal disease in the United States. The meningococcal vaccination is not required.

Compliance with the requirements can be met in the following ways:

  1. Submit Documentation

  • A copy of any one of the following will satisfy your immunization requirements
    • School Immunization Record
    • County Health Department Immunization Record (well baby booklet)
    • International Health & Immunization Record (used by military & foreign travelers)
    • Family physician's record
    • Verified record of blood test showing immunity
  • Download Immunization Form

    Send Immunization Proof to:

    Health Services
    1 Grand Avenue
    California Polytechnic State University
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0210

    or by FAX: (805) 756-5298

  1. Be Immunized

  • If you don't have documentation, be immunized at:
    • Your private health care provider
    • A local clinic or County Public Health Department
    • At the Cal Poly Health Center once you are an enrolled student

  1. Have a blood test

  • A rubella and rubeola titer will determine if you are immune either by past immunization or by having had the diseases.

  1. Request a waiver or exemption

  • Medical: If you medical circumstances contraindicate immunization, you may be granted an exemption. 
  • Religious:  State law permits exemption from immunization for those who object to immunization on religious or personal grounds.
  • Waivers for exemption are available at Health Services.

Questions:  (805) 756-1211