As part of the University’s commitment to protecting the health and well-being of all our students, there are matriculation requirements for tuberculosis (TB) screening and certain immunizations. Registration holds are in place until the requirements are met. Additionally, the tuberculosis requirement needs to be met before moving into on-campus housing.
An array of vaccines are available at the SHC. To view our current vaccine fees at the SHC, see vaccine fees.
NOTE: Please ensure your submitted immunization records contain your full name and date of birth for verification.
Requirements for Undergraduate students
Tuberculosis Screening
- This screening form can be found in your MyWellness Portal under "Medical Clearances" and will determine if any additional testing is needed.
Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR)
- 2 doses or positive titer
Varicella (chicken pox)
- (2 doses) or history of chicken pox or positive titer
Meningococcal ACWY
- At least one dose at age 16 or older for students up to age 23.
Meningococcal B (Meningitis B)
- Students ages 16-23
- Two vaccines of the same series
New Immunization Requirement Regarding Meningococcal B as of Fall 2020
There have been numerous meningococcal outbreaks at California universities in recent years including a local university in San Diego. Due to this, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency has recommended that USD and other local colleges/universities adopt a vaccination policy change to assist with the prevention of future outbreaks of meningococcal disease.
For further information and frequently asked questions see (FAQs)
Requirements for Graduate students
Tuberculosis Screening
- This screening form can be found in your MyWellness Portal under "Medical Clearances" and will determine if any additional testing is needed.
Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR)
- 2 doses or positive titer
Other recommended vaccinations (not required for matriculation)
- COVID-19
- Tdap booster (after age 11)
- Hepatitis B (3 doses)
- Hepatitis A (2 doses)
- HPV (3 doses)
FAQs and Additional Information
- Log in to your MyWellness Portal.
- Choose "Profile" on the left side of the navigation bar,
- First-time users will have to acknowledge the USD Wellness Area Consent to Receive Services" under Medical Clearances
- Input your Mobile Phone and Mobile Phone Carrier to ensure you're set up to receive secure messages from our staff regarding your immunization status.
- Click on "Medical Clearances".
- Enter the dates of your immunizations by clicking "Update" > "Add Immunization". You also have the option of adding test results by clicking "Add Test Result."
- Lastly, upload your records so the dates can be verified. Locate "Immunization Record" > click "Update" > "Upload" by attaching your records > "Save".
Are you having trouble uploading your immunizations? Please refer to the next FAQ below.
NOTE: Newly admitted students may experience difficulty logging in to their MyWellness Portal and will need to wait until their registration information is reflected in Banner. This can take one to two days after depositing.
- Login to your MyWellness Portal portal.
- Click Messages > New Messages > I want to send a message to the Student Health Center > Continue.
- Now click I want to send a secure message to the Immunization Coordinator > Continue.
- Attach your immunization records by clicking "Add Attachment". Please ensure your records contain your full name and date of birth for verification.
- Compose your message and include any questions you may have regarding immunization requirements. > " Send " .
This is an alternate way of submitting your immunization records. Once you submit your immunization records, the SHC medical staff will review your documentation for verification. You will be notified via secure message through your MyWellness Portal once your documents have been processed. If all of your requirements are met, your immunization holds on your registration will be removed.
Please allow 24-48 business hours for review after submission.
The SHC will review your submitted documentation for verification. You will be notified via secure message through your MyWellness Portal once your documents have been processed. If all of your requirements are met, your immunization holds on your registration will be removed. Please allow 24-48 business hours for review after submission.
For questions or concerns regarding your submission please send a secure message to the Immunization Coordinator.
- Login to your MyWellness Portal portal.
- Choose "Profile" on the left side of the navigation bar,
- First-time users will have to Acknowledge the USD Wellness Area Consent to Receive Services" under Medical Clearances
- Input your Mobile Phone and Mobile Phone Carrier to ensure you're set up to receive secure messages from our staff regarding your immunization status.
- Choose “Medical Clearances” on the left side of the navigation bar.
- Click on "Tuberculosis Screening" and answer the questions.
- This screening form will determine if any additional testing is needed.
NOTE: Newly admitted students may experience difficulty logging in to their MyWellness portal and will need to wait until their registration information is reflected in Banner. This can take one to two days after depositing.
- Contact your primary care physician directly.
- If you currently live or have lived in an area with an operational Immunization Information System (IIS), you may try to contact the IIS in your state or in the state where you received your immunizations to see if they have records.
When you obtain your immunization records, please upload them to your MyWellness Portal (see step-by-step instructions above). We highly recommend you do NOT mail your records to the university.
An array of vaccines are available at the SHC. You can schedule an appointment for immunizations through your MyWellness Portal. You can also call the Student Health Center at (619) 260-4595 to schedule an appointment.
To view the current vaccine fees at the SHC, see vaccine fees.
NOTE: TB Skin tests must be read within 48-72 hours, therefore they are not administered on Thursdays or on Fridays before a Monday holiday.
Before you can use Secure Messages, you must fulfill the compliance requirement. Select "Medical Clearances". Click on "USD Annual Notice of Privacy Practice & Consent to Treat" at the bottom of the page.
Read the electronic Consent and electronically check two boxes (one for Consent and one for Notice of Privacy Practices). Once completed, you can proceed to your messages by selecting "Messages" from the left menu bar.
Please allow 24-48 business hours for review after submission of immunization records. (Note: we are closed on weekends and holidays. Click here to view our up-to-date hours of operation).
It may also say "awaiting review" if you only input your immunization dates and have not yet submitted your immunization records. Please note your immunization history cannot be verified until your immunization records are uploaded. Immunization records must contain your full name and date of birth for verification.
- Login to your MyWellness Portal portal.
- Click "Messages" > "New Messages" > "I want to send a message to the Student Health Center" > "Continue".
- Now click "I want to send a secure message to the Immunization Coordinator" > "Continue".
- Attach your immunization records. For verification, please ensure your records contain your full name and date of birth.
- Compose your message and include any questions you may have regarding immunization requirements.
NOTE: Newly admitted students may experience difficulty logging in to their MyWellness Portal and will need to wait until their registration information is reflected in Banner. This can take one to two days after depositing.