University Immunization Requirements
All incoming, re-admitted, and transfer students must be fully compliant prior to entry at any UC , as mandated by the University of California Office of the President.
UPDATE: Immunization Requirements are still enforced for Winter 2020 Registration. If an accommodation is needed please send an email to shsentranceimmunizations@sa.ucsb.edu or submit a review request in your Student Health Gateway Portal Messages Section.
Entrance Immunization Requirements: PASS Times for Winter 2021 now available in GOLD.
Flu Vaccination Mandate:
Beginning Nov. 1, 2020, the UC Office of the President is making influenza vaccinations mandatory
for all faculty, staff and students who will be working, living or learning on a UC campus anytime during
the 2020-2021 flu season.
Questions about the vaccination mandate can be directed to Fluvaccination2020@sa.ucsb.edu.
The UC Office of the President has developed a set of FAQ’s that provides answers to general questions.
Influenza Exemptions:
- Exemptions. for the influenza requirement are approved for Medical, Disability,
or Religious accomodations.
- To request an exemption email Fluvaccination2020@ucsb.edu.
How to Report your Flu shot:
- Log on to your Student Health Gateway
- Select Medical Clearances
- Select Influenza and input your flu vaccination date.
Flu Shots Off-Campus:
- Visit your local pharmacy.
- Or contact your primary care provider.

Quick Links
(Flu Exemption form located: Page 6)
UC Requirements and Recommendations
(UC Policy also available in Chinese 中文 HERE)
Immunization Compliance Review Instructions
Immunization Exemption Information
Video Tutorials
HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR TB REQUIREMENT:
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Log on to your Gateway Portal
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Select Tuberculosis (TB) Screening
Your portal will notify you if additional items are required for clearance.
If you have a "TB Test" Requirement a recent TB Test is required:
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Results must be dated within 1 year of UC entry.
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Upload your TB test results in your medical clearances section.
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The TB Health Assessment form (optional) is for off campus TB testing.
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Visit our Tuberculosis Information and FAQ
HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Log on to the Gateway Patient Portal
- Select Medical Clearances
- Upload your Immunization record in the Medical Records section
Helpful hint: Take a picture on your Phone and upload from your photo library
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Enter your vaccination dates into the corresponding fields
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Requirements that are Compliant have been met successfully.
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Requirements that are Not-Compliant require additional items for clearance.
Note: Your records may be audited. Check your Gateway Portal Medical Clearances often to see if additional requirements are needed.
Tips for Locating Immunization Records:
If you need to locate your records please contact your medical care provider or the high school you attended.
If you cannot locate your records and you were previously vaccinated, you can request blood tests (titers) from your current medical care provider.
- If the titer result is negative you must begin the series of the vaccinations
- If the titer result is negative you must begin the series of the vaccinations
How to Request an Immunization or TB Compliance Review:
- Log on to the Gateway Patient Portal
- Select Messages
- Select New Message
- Select "Immunization Compliance Review Request"
Due to a high demand of requests, please allow at least 3 business days to receive a response.
You will not receive a registration block if your appointment is after your Winter registration period.
Entry Immunization Exemptions:
Exemptions for immunization compliance are reviewed for medical reasons only. Click here for further information.
Questions:
For questions or issues you may encounter while completing the University Immunization Requirements,
please email
SHSEntranceImmunizations@sa.ucsb.edu or
Join the Line to speak with an Immunization Advisor.
Fax: Your immunization records to 805-893-3593