IMMUNIZATIONS
If you are having difficulty submitting your immunization documents or requesting a copy, please contact our Immunizations Team at [email protected] or by sending a message on the patient portal.
Georgia State University intends to provide a safe and healthy environment for all students. That is why, in compliance with the State Board of Regents immunization requirements, all students must show proof of being immunized.
These immunizations need to be documented on the Immunization form (Certificate of Immunization) found on this page.
Students can request records of their immunizations from schools that they have previously attended, county health departments, military records or their physician.
All vaccinations or history of disease must be validated by a licensed health care provider with a signature and medical office stamp. Parent or guardian notes for history of disease are not acceptable forms as the requirement must be validated from a health care professional and a medical office stamp.
Students residing in campus housing are required to receive the meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY) vaccine or sign a waiver. Housing residents will complete a form prior to or upon move-in indicating their vaccination status.
All students attending Georgia State University are required to submit a written or electronic healthcare provider record to the Student Health Clinic of their required immunizations.
Students who are less than 19 years old at the time of registration are also required to have received the hepatitis B vaccine series.
Students residing in campus housing are required to receive the meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY) vaccine.
View Required Immunizations
| Vaccine | Requirement | Required For | Notes |
| Vaccine: Measles (Rubeola) | Requirement: Two doses of live measles containing vaccine (combined measles, mumps and rubella or MMR meets this requirement) with first dose at 12 months of age or later and second dose at least 28 days after the first dose or laboratory or serologic evidence of immunity | Required For: Students born in 1957 or later | Notes:
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| Vaccine: Mumps | Requirement: Two doses of live mumps containing vaccine (combined measles, mumps, rubella or “MMR” meet this requirement) with first dose at 12 months of age or later and second dose at least 28 days after the first dose or laboratory or serologic evidence of immunity | Required For: Students born in 1957 or later | Notes:
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| Vaccine: Rubella (German Measles) | Requirement: One dose at 12 months of age or later (MMR meets this requirement) or laboratory or serologic evidence of immunity | Required For: Students born in 1957 or later | Notes:
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| Vaccine: Varicella (Chicken Pox) | Requirement: Two doses spaced at least three months apart if both doses are given before student is 13 years old or two doses at least four weeks apart if first dose given after the student turns 13 years old or reliable history of varicella disease (chicken pox) or laboratory or serologic evidence of immunity or history of herpes zoster (shingles) | Required For: All U.S. born students born during or after 1980 and all foreign born students regardless of year born | Notes:
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| Vaccine: Tetanus, Diptheria, Pertussis (Whooping Cough) | Requirement: One dose of Tdap for a person if they have not previously received Tdap or one Td booster dose if it has been 10 years after receiving Tdap | Required For: All students | Notes:
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| Vaccine: Hepatitis B | Requirement: Three doses of hepatitis B series (0, 1-2 and 4-6 months) or three doses combined hepatitis A and hepatitis B series (0, 1-2 and 6-12 months) or two doses hepatitis B series of Recombivax (0 and 4-6 months, given at 11-15 years of age) or laboratory or serologic evidence of immunity | Required For: Required for all students who will be 18 years of age or less at matriculation. It is strongly recommended that all students, regardless of their age at matriculation, discuss hepatitis B immunization with their health care provider. | Notes:
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| Meningococcal ACWY | Two doses of MenACWY with first dose at age 11 or 12 years of age and second dose at 16 years of age. For those who have had their first dose only, they will need a booster dose. For those who have never had the vaccine, they will need the first dose. |
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Immunization Record Processing
Students should allow three to five business days from the time their immunization records are received for processing, posting and releasing immunization holds. Incomplete or unacceptable records may take up to 14 business days due to correspondence time requesting corrections. Common reasons for incomplete immunizations records are no valid Panther ID, no physician signature, no physician stamp or unreadable dates.
Unable to Locate Immunization Records
Students who are unable to locate their immunization records but are certain that they have had the immunization should have blood tests (titers) done instead of repeating the shots. If the titer shows that the student is immune, then they have proven immunity. If the titer shows a student is not immune, they will need to receive the immunization. Proof of tetanus and diphtheria is by immunization record only; there is no titer for this immunization.
Students may be exempt from receiving immunizations for a variety of reasons. We require documentation of each of these exemptions.
Distance Learning/Online Exemption: Students enrolled only in courses offered by distance learning (online) are eligible for this exemption. If a student decides to pursue on-site courses at any time, another form of immunization compliance or exemption must be secured in advance of registering for any on-site courses. To request a distance learning waiver, visit https://cdn.gsu.edu/sapp/#/religious-exempt-and-online-waiver-for-immunization, log in and provide the requested information. If you have questions, please contact the registrar’s office.
Religious Exemptions: Immunizations may conflict with someone's religious beliefs. A student may be subject to exclusion from school in the event of an outbreak of a disease for which immunization is required if they opt to receive a religious waiver. To request a distance learning waiver, visit https://cdn.gsu.edu/sapp/#/religious-exempt-and-online-waiver-for-immunization, log in and provide the requested information. If you have questions, please contact the registrar’s office.
Medical Exemptions: Accepted with completion of the GSU form or with a written note from student's health care provider, on health care provider letterhead. Must include:
- Student’s full name, date of birth, pantherID
- Vaccine(s) contraindicated
- Reason for exemption
- Time period contraindicated
- Permanent: Permanent medical contraindication.
- Temporary: Exempt for a period of time.
- Health care provider's full name and signature
- Clinic stamp
- Clinic contact information
To request a medical waiver, students must submit the completed documentation through the weblink gsuwellness.gsu.edu under “Downloadable Forms.” Contact the Student Health Clinic (404-413-1930 or [email protected]) with any questions.
Veterans or Military: Students who wish to submit proof of United States military service in lieu of immunization records must provide a copy of their DD214 or an equivalent proof of service. Students must also provide proof of a tetanus shot within 10 years of matriculation to GSU. To submit appropriate documentation, please visit the patient portal gsuwellness.gsu.edu and submit documentation on the view my requirements tab. Contact the Student Health Clinic (404-413-1930 or [email protected]) with any questions.
View Descriptions & Requirements
| Exemption | Description | Important Notes |
| Exemption: Distance Learning Exemption | Description: Distance learning students taking online classes are exempt. | Important Notes: Visit https://cdn.gsu.edu/sapp/#/religious-exempt-and-online-waiver-for-immunization to complete the appropriate waiver. If you have questions or experience difficulties, please contact the Registrar’s office. |
| Exemption: Deferment | Description: Immunization deferment is granted to applicants who cannot complete an entire series of an immunization prior to enrollment. The series must be completed according to vaccination guidelines in order to prevent a hold from being placed on the student’s account. | Important Notes: There is no deferment option for the tetanus requirement unless the student is sick or pregnant. |
| Exemption: Military Exemption | Description: Any student who is no longer active in the military can present either a military immunization form or one of the following forms: DD214, DD2766, 2766C. | Important Notes: None |
| Exemption: Temporary Medical or Pregnancy Waiver | Description: If a student has a temporary medical condition that prohibits compliance, an extension will be granted until the medical condition is resolved. | Important Notes: Exemptions must be signed by a physician or health care provider. If students are not compliant after the approved extension, they will not be allowed to register for classes. |
| Exemption: Permanent Medical Waiver | Description: Permanent medical contraindication that prevents the student from receiving vaccinations. | Important Notes: Exemptions must be signed by a physician or health care provider. |
| Exemption: Religious Exemption | Description: Immunizations are in conflict with religious beliefs. Students may be subject to exclusion from school in the event of an outbreak of a disease that an immunization is required. | Important Notes: Visit https://cdn.gsu.edu/sapp/#/religious-exempt-and-online-waiver-for-immunization to complete the appropriate waiver. If you have questions or experience difficulties, please contact the Registrar’s office. |
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) (Series of two shots)
- Varicella (Series of two shots)
- Tetanus and Diptheria (Td)
- Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertussis (Tdap)
- Hepatitis B (Series of three shots)
- Tuberculin test (PPD)
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV series of 3 shots)
- Flu shot
- Varicella (chickenpox) titer
- Hepatitis B titer
- Measles titer
- Mumps titer
- Rubella titer
- QuantiFERON
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Phone: 404-413-1930
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If clinic staff are unable to answer the phone due to helping other patients, a voicemail with a callback number must be left or calls will not be returned. Email is the most efficient contact method. Be sure to include your pantherID in all emails!
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