College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Student Vaccination Expectations
The University of Redlands follows guidelines for colleges and universities provided by the state of California and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Vaccines protect students from diseases that can derail academic progress. Everyone on campus, including faculty, staff, and visitors--and especially the most vulnerable among us--are safer when students are vaccinated, thanks in part, to the impact increased immunity can have on the greater University community. So, while not required, COVID-19 immunization by members of our community is encouraged and appreciated.
The University of Redlands, in alignment with national guidance and state law, expects all College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) students, at the time of initial enrollment, to attest to receipt of the following vaccinations:
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR): series of 2 vaccines
Varicella (chickenpox): series of 2 vaccines
Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap): to include proof of a booster shot of Td or Tdap within the last 10 years
Hepatitis B: series of 3 vaccines
Meningococcal [1]: at least one vaccine at age 16 or older
Recommended Vaccinations*:
Annual Influenza (Flu)
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
TB skin test (Mantoux or Quantiferon) is encouraged
Following the easing of COVID-19 protocols by state and county government agencies, while the University will no longer require students to receive or provide proof of any COVID-19 vaccinations, it is strongly encouraged. This decision reflects similar updates made by many universities and businesses in light of evolving public health guidelines.
[1] Common names of this vaccine are menactra, menveo, menomune, and MCV4. This is not the meningitis B vaccine.
*Consultation with your healthcare provider is recommended.
Submit Vaccination Attestation Form
The University of Redlands requires all students to be vaccinated as a condition of enrollment as stated in the Vaccination Expectations. To accomplish this, new students must list their vaccination via the Vaccination Attestation Form located in the student's Self Service Portal: click on User Options and then find Student Checklist.
Immunization FAQs
The University of Redlands cares about the health of our students, whether you live on or off-campus. The Vaccination Attestation form ensures that your vaccinations are up to date and protect from certain infectious diseases.
Due to the heightened risk of transmission of disease in close quarters, students residing on campus who do not complete and submit the attestation form will not be issued their room key. Students living off-campus who do not complete and submit the attestation may have a hold place on their record.
The University of Redlands follows guidelines for colleges and universities provided by the state of California and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Vaccines protect students from diseases that can derail academic progress. Everyone on campus, including faculty, staff and visitors--and especially the most vulnerable among us--is safer when students are vaccinated, thanks to the power of community (or herd) immunity.
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Measles, Mumps, Rubela (MMR): series of 2 vaccines
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Varicella (chickenpox): series of 2 vaccines
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Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap): to include proof of a booster shot of Td or Tdap within the last 10 years
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Hepatitis B: series of 3 vaccines
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Meningococcal: at least one vaccine at age 16 or older
No. Simply select the immunizations you've received on the Vaccination Attestation Statement.
You can contact your pediatrician’s office, local school district, previous college, etc. and ask if they have your records. For COVID records, the state in which you received your vaccination should have a record of the injection(s). "Google COVID testing record [insert STATE]." If you cannot confirm the necessary vaccination(s).
You may test for immunity if you have received the MMR, varicella, and/or hepatitis B vaccines in the past by doing a blood draw called a titer through a medical provider. If the titer for a specific disease shows that you’re not immune, you need to get vaccinated or re-vaccinated. Tests for immunity are not available for meningococcal or Tdap so you will need to be vaccinated.
Only medical exemptions will be considered for vaccinations. Exemption for medical reasons may be communicated on the Vaccination Attestation Form.
If you have questions regarding the attestation form, required vaccines, immunity, or exemptions, please email or call Student Affairs at student_affairs@redlands.edu or 909-748-8053.
Do not wait until the last minute to work on your vaccination form. Give yourself ample time to schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider should any immunizations be missing or expired.