IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

New Fall  2009 students:

• Check your immunization record status on the 'Personal Info Channel' of your mycalpoly portal.
• Submit any immunization records still listed on your portal to avoid a possible future registration hold.
• If you have already submitted your immunization records, thank you.

Take action now to complete the necessary immunizations and send your records before classes begin to:

Cal Poly Health Center, Building 27
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA  93407-0210

or by FAX:  (805) 756-5298

A copy of any one of the following will satisfy your immunization requirements

• Copies of personal immunization records
• Copies of primary or secondary school immunization records
• Copy of high school transcript which includes immunization records (note: if you use transcripts, you must send an additional transcript or copy to Cal Poly Health Services directly.  Final transcripts submitted to Admissions will not be used to clear immunization requirements.
• Copies of immunization records from another college you attended.
• International Health & Immunization Record (used by military & foreign travelers)
• Copies of military immunization records.
• Verified record of blood test showing immunity

Campus Residents:  Students living in on-campus housing are required to submit a Meningococcal Response Form to Health Services.  Note:  The Meningococcal Response Form is in addition to the Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Hepatitis B Immunization requirement.

Download Immunization Form (MMR & HepB)

Meningococcal Disease Information and  Response Form

If you fail to complete the immunization requirements, the following could occur:

1. A registration hold that prevents a student from registering for the next quarter.
2. In the event of an outbreak of a covered illness, those who have not received the necessary immunizations will be barred from campus until the outbreak is over.  Two to three weeks of missed classes, final exams, commencements, and other events of significant importance could result.

We highly recommend you complete all required immunizations form your family doctor or local public health department (where they are often available at a lower cost than the Student Health Center can provide).

Questions:  (805) 756-1211

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.

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

Submit Documentation

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

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.