Under State of Illinois and University policy, students must submit proof of immunization for a variety of non-COVID diseases upon enrolling at the University. Students who remain non-compliant after the deadline will be restricted from future quarters of registration at the University.
The list of immunizations that students must comply with are based on their program of study and will be included in their list of action items in the “Medical Clearances” section of the my.WellnessPortal (applicable to most students in programs/research that convene in person). Generally all new students are required to present proof of immunity from:
- Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis
- Measles
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Meningococcal (for students entering the University under the age of 22)
Please ensure that all records are in English; translations of non-English documents must be certified. The University does not provide translation services, but advice on finding a service can be found on the Office of International Affairs website.
For detailed instructions on how to submit proof of immunization, view this Step-by-Step guide and this Immunization Webinar.
- Autumn Quarter 2024
- New students participating in any University on-campus program that beings Autumn Quarter 2024 will need to show proof of immunity or have an approved exemption by October 25, 2024.
- Students needing immunizations may schedule an appointment at Student Wellness in August.
- Winter Quarter 2025
- New students registered in any University on-campus program that begins Winter Quarter 2025 will need to show proof of immunity or have an approved exemption by Friday, January 31, 2025.
- Students needing immunizations may schedule an appointment at Student Wellness anytime after December 15, 2024.
- Medical students have additional requirements including proof of COVID-19 vaccination. These additional requirements can be found on the medical student immunization form.
- Non-medical students may use and upload the non-medical student immunization form or upload a copy of their immunization record.
Students may request an exemption to the University and State of Illinois immunization requirements for the following specific reasons:
- Medical (as attested by your healthcare provider)
- Religious (objection on religious grounds as set forth by your specific religious belief)
- Remote-only study (granted on a quarter-by-quarter basis at the discretion of the student’s Dean of Students office) Remote-only means you will not be on campus at all during the quarter.
How to Submit Your Exemption Request
To request an exemption you will need to log in to your my.WellnessPortal using your University CNET ID and password. The exemption forms are available under the Medical Clearances tab under the heading “Clearance Exemptions”. You will upload the completed form for each required immunization for which you are seeking an exemption.
For further instructions how to submit immunizations or exemptions, please view this Step-by-Step Guide.
Students who are not in compliance with the University and State of Illinois immunization policy are subject to restrictions on course registration as outlined in the Student Manual.
To request a copy of your prior immunization records from the University of Chicago, please email UChicago Student Wellness at studentwellness@uchospitals.edu.
View the list of vaccines UChicago Student Wellness currently offers (most are offered free of charge; a few incur a small fee).
Students in need of University and State of Illinois required immunizations can receive them at Student Wellness during one of our upcoming Immunization Clinics.
COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots are available in the U.S. from pharmacies and other local providers, and it is often easiest to schedule a booster appointment there. You can find a nearby vaccine site by visiting vaccines.gov.
