Immunizations
Proof of immunity is an Illinois state requirement. All Loyola students enrolled in seven or more credit hours must complete the two-step process to verify proof of immunity. Incomplete immunization information will block access to registering or changing classes. All students must enter immunization requirements into Loyola Health and upload supporting documents before the 10th day of the term.
-
- One dose must be a Tdap
- The last dose must have been given within the past 10 years
-
- First dose must be given four days before your first birthday or after.
- Second dose must be given a least 28 days after the first dose.
-
- It must be given four days before your 16th birthday or after.
- Is required for students who enrolling under the age of 22.
*Please note, immunization requirements must be submitted and uploaded to Loyola Health, in order to register for class or make a change to your registration.
All immunization records must be in English or accompanied by a certified translation or they will not be approved. Also, international students must submit TB testing results.
If you would like to receive your immunizations through the Wellness Center, please make an appointment with our medical team.
2-Step Document Submission
Step 1: Enter your immunizations in Loyola Health.
Step 2: Upload a copy of your official immunization record (from your high school or a healthcare provider) to Loyola Health.
Immunization History Form - 2024-2025
INSTRUCTION VIDEO:
Submitting immunization to Loyola Health (video)
Guide to Upload Immunization Record
- Go to Loyola Health
- Sign in with UVID and password
- Click UPLOAD HEALTH RECORDS then UPLOAD VACCINE RECORDS
- Select ‘STATE MANDATED IMMUNIZATION’ under Vaccine Type
- Select your Vaccine Name (Tdap, MMR, Meningococcal ACWY)
- Input the date you received the vaccines (this must be done for each section)
- Upload photo file (ONLY PDF, JPEG, JPG, JPNG, DOCX, or MOV) of record
- Click ‘Submit for Approval’
- You will receive an upload confirmation email.
For More Immunization Information
To learn more, visit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Immunization Program at www.cdc.gov/vaccines.
Exemptions
Loyola may grant exemptions to students who have a valid medical or religious reason for not being vaccinated. For more detailed information on the requirements for receiving an exemption, please email wellnesscenter@luc.edu with questions. A student may be exempted from one or more of the specific immunization requirements by written statement by a provider indicating the nature and probable duration of the medical condition or circumstances that contraindicates those immunizations, identifying the specific vaccines that could be detrimental to the student’s health. If you would like to request a medical exemption, fill out and submit the Vaccine Medical Exemption Request Form
FAQs for Immunizations and TB Testing
See below for answers to common questions about COVID, annual influenza vaccines, and TB testing policy.
If you have any questions, contact wellnesscenter@luc.edu or studentimmunizations@luc.edu.
Last Modified: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 9:52 AM CST