Immunization
Immunization Services
For immunization and vaccination services (including flu shots), please make an appointment at the Immunization Clinic by calling 408-924-5678. Fees for commonly requested immunizations can be found on the Fees & Payment webpage.
Make sure to get a flu shot this season. Information on free flu shots in our county can be found at .
Immunization Requirements
New Students
New students are required to provide proof of immunization prior to the first day of classes to avoid delays with housing applications, class registration, and/or participation in programs.
CSU Required Immunization
- Hepatitis B Vaccine: Full immunization series completed. All incoming students who are 18 years of age or younger on the first day of their first term must submit proof of Hepatitis B immunization.
*Submission is not required of students enrolled in online degree programs*
Additional Requirements for 91 University Housing and International Students
- Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine
- Meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY) vaccine
- Tuberculosis (TB) screening form (available in )
Note: Housing students should submit their immunization record for all requirements: Hep B (if 18 or under), MMR, MenACWY.
Students who need to get these vaccinations [pdf] or gather proof of immunization are strongly encouraged to do so now. Acceptable proof of immunization:
- Can be obtained from the student’s immunization record, including the name and date(s) of immunization or date and results of blood testing indicating immunity;
- May be provided by the student’s high school, private health care provider or local health department.
Access to Upload Documents
Students can upload their immunization records after their account has been set up.
Incoming Spring 2025 students can begin uploading their records in mid-January 2025.
Per , All students enrolled in health care fields of study or teacher education programs are required to provide documentation regarding the completion of immunizations and health screenings as established by the state licensing agencies or clinical placement sites or fieldwork sites. Students should contact the academic program for the specific required immunizations, health screenings (e.g., TB screening and physical examination) and any other fieldwork or clinical placement requirements.
As recommended by , students who have traveled or resided in a country that has elevated TB rate for at least a month should complete the tuberculosis screening form in their , This includes any country other than the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or a country in western or northern Europe.
The following vaccines are strongly recommended for students to reduce outbreaks:
- Updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccine
- Influenza (flu) vaccine
- Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine (required for some students)
- Meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY) vaccine (required for some students)
- Meningococcal B vaccine
- Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine
- Varicella/chickenpox vaccine
Other Vaccines Recommended for Adults:
- Hepatitis A (Hep A) Vaccine
- Hepatitis B (Hep B) Vaccine – Ages 19 and older
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Pneumococcal Vaccine
- Polio Vaccine
Instructions for Submitting Required Documents
Gather your Immunization Record
The following file types are accepted: PDF, TIFF, PNG, JPG, BMP.
File size should be under 4MB, If the file size is too big, scan the document into
parts (make sure each part has identifying information) and upload individual pages.
If files are password protected, make sure to save it as a separate pdf file without password protection prior to submission.
If submitting proof such as a pharmacy receipt, the document must contain the patient’s name and date of birth, type, date and outcome of each vaccine/titer administered. It should also be clear that it is prepared by a licensed medical provider.
If you are positive you were vaccinated, or that you had the disease, you can also get a laboratory blood test that verifies you have immunity (e.g., via your healthcare provider or your local county public health department). This test is called a “titer”. Schedule a visit with your healthcare provider to have a titer done if you are not sure you have had the immunizations.
Upload your Immunization Record
- Go to the
- Enter your 91 ID number and password
- Duo Authentication is required prior to logging in
- Navigate to the "Medical & Counseling Clearances" tab in your health portal
- Enter the date(s) and type of immunization received for each requirement listed on your portal
- Click the “Update” button to upload your immunization documents
To upload additional or updated documents, navigate to:
Medical & Counseling Clearances > Immunization Records > Upload
To upload your test results or exemption request, select the "Immunization Records" tab.
Allow up to 8 weeks for your immunization proof to be processed and verified. If requirements are missing from your record, you will be notified via secure messages in your Student Wellness Center patient portal to take further action. You can also check the "Medical Clearances" tab for compliance status updates
Note that under “Items Not required for Clearance” in your Medical Clearance, submission of records for these items are optional and will remain as “awaiting review” in your medical records as they will not be processed or verified
For further questions regarding required immunizations, email immunization@sjsu.edu.
TB screening assessment
Complete tuberculosis screening questionnaire in the
If you are at risk for TB infection, you will be prompted by the system to submit a TB test under "Items Not required for Clearance."
Submit tuberculosis test results for verification as needed. You may submit either TB skin test, T-SPOT TB Blood Test or Quantiferon Gold TB Blood Test. If submitting a chest x-ray report, report must be accompanied by TB test results
Immunization Resources
Alternative Locations for Other Vaccines and Immunizations
976 Lenzen Avenue, Suite 1100
San Jose, CA