Immunization Requirements

To meet University immunization requirements for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and if living on-campus, meningitis, you can either (a) complete steps to request your State Immunization Registry records, or (b) complete the manual two-step process.

The two-step process includes entering dates and uploading supporting documentation. If either step is not completed, you will be considered Not Compliant. To complete the manual two-step process, please enter the following:

Dates immunizations given and upload vaccine record,
Date of lab test/titer result showing immunity and upload proof of immunity (copy of lab test result),
Date of disease and supporting documentation from a healthcare provider, and/or
Date of request for exemption (today’s date) and upload exemption attestation statement.

MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 doses

1st dose– administered at 12 – 15 months or older
2nd dose– administered at 4 – 6 years or later, and at least one month after the first dose”
or
Laboratory evidence of immunity/titer to measles, mumps, and rubella

Varicella (Chicken Pox) – 2 doses

1st dose– administered at 12 months or older
2nd dose– at least 3 months after the first dose up to 13 years of age. At least 4 weeks after the first dose when first dose administered at 13 years of age or older
or
Laboratory evidence of immunity/titer
or
Healthcare provider documentation of disease

Meningitis (Meningococcal Quadrivalent)

Required if living in University Housing

An initial dose of Meningococcal Quadrivalent (ACWY) vaccine at age 11-15 with a booster dose at age 16
or
If initial dose was given after age 16, no booster dose is required

Current Hours

Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm

Saturday & Sunday
Closed

Student Health Services is closed in observance of University holidays.

Does the University have a COVID vaccine requirement?

There is not a COVID-19 vaccination requirement. On December 5, 2023, the COVID-19 Vaccination Interim Policy was decommissioned.

How do I access Student Health’s Patient Portal to enter my immunization information?

Login to my.pitt.edu.
Go to “Student Health Services Student Portal.”
Click on “Immunization Portal.”

Where can I locate the University’s Policy on immunization requirements?

What vaccines are required by the University?

MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 doses

1st dose – administered at 12 – 15 months or older
2nd dose – administered at 4 – 6 years or later, and at least 4 weeks after the first dose
or
Laboratory evidence of immunity/titer to measles, mumps, and rubella

Varicella (Chicken Pox) – 2 doses

1st dose – administered at 12 months or older
2nd dose – at least 3 months after the first dose up to 13 years of age. At least 4 weeks after the first dose when first dose administered at 13 years of age or older
or
Laboratory evidence of immunity/titer
or
Healthcare provider documentation of disease

Meningitis - Meningococcal Quadrivalent - Required if living in University housing

An initial dose of Meningococcal Quadrivalent (A,C,Y,W-135) vaccine at age 11-15 with a booster dose at age 16
or
If initial dose was given after age 16, no booster dose is required

What if I do not have my immunization records?

MMR , recommend providing laboratory evidence of immunity/titer or scheduling an appointment to receive two doses of vaccine, separated by a minimum of 4 weeks.

Varicella , recommend providing documentation of disease by a healthcare provider, laboratory evidence of immunity/titer, or scheduling an appointment to receive two doses of vaccine, separated by a minimum of 4 weeks.

Meningitis , recommend scheduling an appointment to receive a single dose of quadrivalent meningococcal ACWY vaccine.

What if I do not have documentation of a required vaccine, but want to get either the vaccine or titer to provide laboratory evidence of immunity at Student Health Services?

To schedule an appointment, you can either self-schedule through Student Health’s Patient Portal or call (412) 383-1800 during normal business hours.

How do I request an exemption?

A student may be granted a medical exemption from immunization based on a written statement from a physician, or their designee, that the immunization may be detrimental to the health of the student. The medical exemption attestation statement should include the name of the student, printed name of the medical provider, signature of the provider, date of signature, and contact information for the provider.

An exemption from immunization also may be granted based on a student’s written objection to the immunization on religious grounds or based on a moral or ethical conviction. The religious or moral/ethical exemption attestation statement should include a short rationale for the requested exemption (no more than 100 words), printed name of the student, signature of the student, and date of signature.

In the Immunization Portal:

Click on required vaccine
Select exemption type (Medical Exemption or Religious or Moral/Ethical Exemption)
Enter today’s date, and
Upload the exemption attestation statement

Upon completion of above, you are considered compliant with the University’s Immunization Policy.

I submitted my State Immunization Registry request, how do I know the status of my inquiry?

You will receive updates via secure message (Student Health’s Patient Portal) and email (Pitt account).

Statuses can also be viewed via the Immunization Portal.

I manually entered my immunization information and uploaded required documentation. How do I know if I met University immunization requirements?

You will see that you are Compliant in the Immunization Portal.

Why is my status Not Compliant?

In the Immunization Portal, click on “View Missing Immunizations” to see Missing Immunization and Reason for Not Compliant.

As a reminder, you must Upload through the portal supporting documentation, including immunization records, exemption attestation statement, laboratory evidence of immunity, and/or healthcare provider documentation of disease.