Entering Dell Medical Students -- GO HERE for information about medical clearance requirements and how to complete them.
Medical clearance requirements depend upon your age, your classification as an entering international student or student who is a U.S. citizen (or U.S. permanent resident), AND/OR the semester you will enter UT Austin.
You cannot register for classes, even during your assigned time at a virtual/online orientation session, until University Health Services (UHS) receives and processes documentation showing you have met all applicable Medical Clearance Requirements.
Freshman, transfer and readmitted students entering spring 2021 MUST COMPLY with all applicable medical clearance requirements (see chart below) even if they will take online classes only due to COVID-19 restrictions. These students cannot register for spring classes until they satisfy all applicable requirements.
If you are experiencing issues getting immunization records or getting a required vaccine.
Click the category in the chart below that pertains to you to find details about acceptable evidence of compliance for each requirement and how to submit documentation.
Category | Students who are U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents | International students |
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Evidence of immunity to MEASLES (RUBEOLA) | Required for all students | Required |
Proof of MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE within 5 years of the first day of the semester you will enter UT Austin but no later than 10 days before the first day of classes | Required if under age 22 on the first day of classes you will enter UT Austin | Required if under age 22 on the first day of classes you will enter UT Austin |
Evidence of Immunity to MUMPS AND RUBELLA | n/a | Required |
TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING | n/a | Required |
Medical clearance requirements apply to entering students, which include:
In lieu of (not in addition to) an acceptable combination of vaccines above, a positive blood test (titer) showing protective antibodies to measles (rubeola) is acceptable to prove measles immunity. A copy of the official lab report must be provided. Meningococcal vaccine is required within five years of, but no later than ten days before, the first day of classes of the semester a student enters UT Austin.
Texas law does not dictate a specific type of meningococcal vaccine to satisfy this requirement (i.e. a specific brand or a vaccine that protects against strains A, C, W, and Y or strain B only). Check with your healthcare provider to determine which vaccine you should receive if you do not have proof of a meningococcal vaccine within the timeframe described above.
Acceptable vaccine documentation includes:
Documents must be in English and include your full name and date of birth. Write your UT EID and the semester you are entering UT Austin (e.g. spring 2021) on all pages of your documentation before submitting. Acceptable documentation to show protective antibody results for measles as determined by a blood test (titer), which must include a copy of the actual blood test results – not merely a healthcare provider’s report of "positive."
Documents must be in English and include your full name and date of birth.
Enrollment in online or long-distance education programs or majors only. (This exemption does not apply to entering students taking classes online this semester but who are not enrolled in a completely online program or major. These students must comply as if they are taking classes in person and cannot register until they do so.) Medical or reasons of conscience Applicable to meningococcal vaccine and measles (MMR) vaccine requirements. Medical. Before you can register for classes (including during orientation sessions), UHS must receive an affidavit or certificate signed by a physician who is licensed to practice medicine in the United States stating that, in the physician's opinion, getting a specific vaccine or vaccines would be injurious to your health and well-being. The affidavit must be in English and include your full name and date of birth. Reasons of conscience (including a religious belief). You are strongly encouraged to consult a physician about the need for meningococcal and measles (MMR) vaccine before requesting an exemption. Before you can register for classes (including during orientation sessions), UHS must receive from you or your parent, if you are a minor:
Download a University Health Services Exemption from Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience Form ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Keep a copy of medical clearance requirement-related documentation you submit to UHS.to use as a backup in case there are issues with submitting your information.
DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTATION BY MORE THAN ONE METHOD. It will not shorten processing time.
Upload via MyUHS, the UHS patient web portal (preferred submission method) MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION REQUIRED BY JUNE 15. How to upload your documents via MyUHS, your UHS patient web portal. By Email: Attach your documents to an email sent to imm@uhs.utexas.edu. Sending as a PDF is strongly preferred. If emailing documents, do not send images taken by your phone or other digital camera. By U.S. Mail: ATTN: Immunization Compliance
By FAX: (512) 475-8288
You cannot register for classes until UHS has received acceptable documentation proving you have satisfied applicable medical clearance requirements, even if you plan to register during a New Student Orientation session. Log in to your Registration Information Sheet (except for Dell Medical Students). Scroll to Registration Bars to see whether you have a medical (or “H”) bar. This bar will go away when your documentation has been processed successfully. IF YOUR MEDICAL BAR IS STILL THERE:
Getting vaccines at UHS:
Admitted students can call UHS at 512-475-8301 option 2 to schedule an appointment to get required vaccines.
You may not be able to get vaccines at UHS if you wait until the last minute before your registration time. The inability to obtain a vaccine at UHS or any other facility so you can meet registration deadlines will not be considered a valid reason for a waiver of requirements. To determine whether or how much your insurance company will pay for vaccines administered at UHS, contact your insurance company. Health insurance is not required to use UHS.
Find out whether UHS accepts (is in network with) your insurance
Other resources for getting vaccines
You can get routine vaccines at most doctors' offices and private clinics, many large pharmacy chains and some minor emergency centers or walk-in clinics. Confirm whether they offer the vaccine(s) you need, require an appointment and take your insurance, if you are insured.
If you have Medicaid or CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Plan), contact your established healthcare provider as your first option.
If you are uninsured or your insurance will not cover vaccines:
Full Service" City/County Health Departments in Texas
Medical clearance requirements for students who are U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents
Evidence of MEASLES IMMUNITY (RUBEOLA) required for ALL students.
Evidence of measles immunity includes any of the following as long as the FIRST DOSE is administered on or after the first birthday and the SECOND dose is administered at least 28 days after the first dose:
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Acceptable documentation
Exemptions
MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINE is required by Texas law for students who will be age 21 or younger on the first class day of the semester they enter UT.
Exemptions
Acceptable documentation to meet requirements
Exemptions from medical clearance requirements and required documentation
Request a Texas Department of State Health Services Exemption from Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience Affidavit
International students may ONLY use the Texas Department of State Health Services Exemption from Immunizations for Reasons of Conscience Affidavit for vaccine requirement exemptions.
How to submit your documentation to UHS
To increase security, multi-factor authentication (Duo) will be required to access most online services requiring a UT EID login, including MyUHS.
The University of Texas at Austin
University Health Services
P.O. Box 7339
Austin, TX 78712
During rush periods, you may receive busy signals before being able to complete your fax.
When to submit documentation
How to determine whether your documentation has been processed and your registration bar has been removed
Recommended immunizations for entering students
Read about recommended immunizations
Where you can get vaccines to satisfy medical clearance requirements (including those without insurance)
UHS Charges Policy (pdf)
Austin/Travis County "Shots for Tots" (18 and under) and "Big Shots" (over 18)
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