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TheStateUniversitySystem of Florida, which includes FGCU, requires all students born AFTER 12/31/1956 to upload documented vaccine proof or lab immunity (demonstrated through
blood titers) to MMRs, Measles (Rubeola) Mumps and Rubella to their Student Health
Portal. If born PRIOR to 12/31/56 please call our office at (239)590-1254.
At FGCU we have 3 immunization requirements for all students which need to be turned
in before you can register for classes. These requirements are:
MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), which is a two shot series.
Meningitis ACWY, if first is given under the age of 16 the student is required to
receive another Meningitis ACWY vaccine after their 16th birthday.
Hepatitis B, which is a three shot series.
Recommendations:
At FGCU, although not required, we have some recommended vaccines to keep our Eagles
healthy and safe! These recommended vaccines are:
Meningitis B, which is preferred at 16-18 years old but you can be as young as 10
years old to recieve your first Meningitis B vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are two shot
series with recommended booster(s).
TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Acellular Pertussis), which is preferred at age 11 or 12
years old but can be administered as young as 7 years old. After receiving it for
the first time it is recommended to receive one every 10 years.
Varicella (chicken pox), which is a two shot series is recommended to be given for
the first time when the child is 12-15 months old and the second dose given when the
child is 4-6 years old.
Influenza (annual flu shot), which is recommended to be given every year in the Fall
starting when the child is 6 months old.
How to Submit Required Vaccines to the Student Health Portal:
Select Immunization History for Portal form (if form is not visible, contact us at 239-590-1254 or immune@fgcu.edu).
Enter UIN (University ID number) at the top of the form.
Enter all vaccine dates in their appropriate boxes and/or waive/optout options (MMR
is state required and CANNOT be opted out of, Meningitis ACWY and Hepatitis B CAN be opted out of).
Submit proof of vaccines when prompted to upload a file (i.e. immunization record
from doctor's office) this CAN be a picture or screenshot of the paper copy your doctor gives you.
Submit the form (allow 24-72 hours for processing before the hold is removed from
the student's Gulfline account).
***The immunization office will not accept medical/vaccine documents that are signed
off or stamped by family members that are licensed to prescribe***
Proof of two (2) MMR vaccine doses received at least/minimum 28 days apart, must have
been receivedAFTERyour first birthday. Vaccinations MUST have been received in 1971 or later OR proof of immunity by way of a blood test result (Rubella/Rubeolatiter).Must upload positive lab documentation through your SHS portal.
The official State of Florida Immunization Form(680, blue form) issued by local "Health Departments" & physician offices (must include stamp)
Childhood immunization records: (the little booklets,notfamily baby books/album pages)
High Schools: Most public schools require the MMRs K-12 (you will need to speak with that school
to request them)
High school transcripts: May hold vaccine dates (if sent to Admissionsyouwill need to upload the vaccine documents page to yout SHS portal as we do not share
information)
Military documents: must havefull dates MM/DD/YY not a discharge date (DD214 not valid) "InfiniteMilitaryTiter" is not acceptable. We must have actual lab documentation.
FGCU FORM: If you can't locate documents from the sources above, the "FGCU Immunization History
Form/Parent Waiver" can be completed & uploaded to your portal. Make sure it is stamped
and signed by authorized personal (NOT AN FGCU MEMBER) (see "Printable Immunization
Forms")
FLShots: ***If you've received vaccines in Flordia or transferred vaccine documents to an establishment
in Florida, they MAY already be uploaded to your SHS Portal by the "FLShots Database System". You can
check under the My Profile section to see if you are compliant with all immunization
requirements.
Exemption: Medical/Pregnancy/Illness/Age, please see "Valid Immunization Exemptions" below.
You will be exempt from theState of Florida University System immunization requirements if you meet any one of the following:
If you are a Distance Learner who is living or workingOUTSIDE the United Statesand are able to provide proof please contact this office at 239-590-1254.
Birthdate Exempt if born prior to December 31, 1956 you will need to call the Immunization Department at 239-590-1254.
Special Circumstance(s) Exemptions:
Pregnancy/Fertility Treatments: On a dated office/physicians letterhead please specify PT name, DOB & expected date
of delivery if pregnant. Please provide brief explanation of event & include
physician's signature and contact information (medical provider cannot be that of
a family member).
Breast-Feeding/Lactation Considerations: Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR): Excretion in breast milk unknown. Please discuss receiving
the MMR vaccine with your pediatrician while breast-Feeding. On dated office/physician’s
letterhead please specify PT name, DOB, you are breast feeding and that the physiciandoesordoes notsupport receiving the MMR vaccine. Include physician's signature and contact information
(medical provider cannot be that of a family member).
Illness/Disease: A written, current dated statement on office/physician letterhead signed by a physician
and including his/her contact information. Please specify the students' name, DOB,
date seen and that the MMR vaccines cannot be given as student is immunocompromised.
(medical provider cannot be that of a family member).
Allergy: A written, dated statement on office/physician letterhead signed by a physician including
his/her contact information which specifies the date seen, type of reaction and a
brief explanation of the event (medical provider cannot be that of a family member).
For questions or details on ALL SUS (State University System) exemptions including Religious Exemptions please contact the Immunization Department, 239-590-1254 or email: immune@fgcu.edu M-TH 8:15-4:45 and F 9:00-4:45 (K-12 Religious Exemption documents are not accepted by universities).
Acceptable vaccination or immunity testing locations
You may receive vaccinations or immunity testing at the following locations: (Please call that location to verify vaccine availability & insurance coverage)
FGCU Student Health Services (must have a University ID Number to be seen here) Please
View the "cost" tab for pricing.
If youDO NOThave vaccination records from another institution the "Immunization Form" below should
be taken to a doctor, completed, signed, stamped & uploaded in your portal. As the
parent, if using this form to opt out only then NO office stamp/signature is required.
Must upload to portal.
The following immunizations & titers (blood tests) are available at Student Health
Services Immunization Department: appointments are required! Please notify this office
at least 2 hours prior if you need to cancel an appointment. SHS does NOT accept health insurance.
MMR - $87.00 per dose
Rubella Titer-$10
Rubeola Titer-$10
Mumps Titer-$10
Gardasil - Not available, please visit your local pharmacy, health department, or primary
care doctor
Hepatitis A - Not available, please visit your local pharmacy, health department, or primary
care doctor
Hepatitis B - $50.00 each dose
Hepatitis B Titer- $11
Hepatitis B "Quantitated" Titer- $16
Tuberculosis Screening (TB/PPD) $10.00 (this is a 2 appointment process. 1 fee)
TB-Quantiferon Gold blood test $82.00
Varicella Titer(blood test) - $15.00
Flu Shot - $30
For individuals with health insurance we recommend considering alternative locations
such as CVS, Walgreens, or Publix Pharmacy.
Meningitis ACWY & Men B Vaccines - Not available, please visit your local pharmacy, health department, or primary
care doctor
TDAP - $40.00 Tetanus, Diphtheria & Acellular Pertussis (According to CDC guidelines as an adult, you should have one "pertussis"
tetanus booster, TDAP)
Color Vision Screening- No Charge
Covid Vaccines: - Not available, please visit your local pharmacy, health department, or primary
care doctor
****Physicals - $10 (for FGCU programs, all facilities not related to FGCU & general)
Please visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)Vaccine Information Statements web sitefor the current required/recommended vaccine information. Also see the following
links for downloadable Vaccine Information Statements:
Are You Traveling Outside of the Country? Please visit the Centers for Disease Control
(CDC) Travelers' Health websitefor the current required/recommended vaccine information.
You may contact your parent/guardian to see if they have any official documentation
for you like a childhood shot record. You can also try any public schools that you
may have attended. Previous colleges and/or universities are good sources too, especially
if you are a transfer student. Previous physicians may also have the records, Military documents
or the Florida Department of Health (Blue) Form.
IMPORTANT - DO NOT SEND with your application. Once you have been accepted and receive a university id number please upload your
documents to your Student Health Servics portal. Do NOT mail, email or drop off records
for processing.
I have been a previous student at FGCU. Do you still have my immunization records
on file?
Public universities in Florida are required to keep records for seven years from the
time they were submitted. You should check with us to see if we still have them and
if they meet the current requirements.
Is this just a Florida Gulf Coast University Requirement?
Each university stores the immunization data differently and these systems are not
linked together. The requirement states that each university must have a copy of every student's immunization record on file. Note: if you signed a waiver form at another
school they do not transfer. You must opt out through your SHS PORTAL.
I am a transient student from another Florida public university. How can I take care
of my immunization requirement?
You may have your current university print copy of your Immunization Records showing
that they have your information on file. You must upload your information into your
SHS Portal.
I had my transcripts sent to FGCU and they were supposed to include my immunization
records. Why don't you have a copy of them?
You will need to upload your records directly to SHS Portal. The admissions office
at FGCU will not provide these records to Student Health Services even if they are
recorded on your transcript.
I heard that I can waive some shots. Is that true?
Students have the option of either waiving or providing shot records for hepatitis
B (3 shots) and meningitis ACWY. If you have started but not completed the series
you will also need to opt out through your SHS portal. However, every student born
after 1956 needs to provide shot records for measles, mumps and rubella (2 MMR). See
questions below for exceptions.
What if I have a medical reason for not getting the vaccinations?
You may request an FGCU Religious Exemption Form. All state universities require their
own form, not a form from high school. Please call 239-590-1254 for more information.
I recall having had measles and/or rubella. Doesn't that prove that I am immune?
According to the immunization requirements for attending a Florida public university,
having had rubella (German Measles) is NOT sufficient proof of immunity. You may have
a blood test to show that you have antibodies in your system against this disease.
I have had children. Didn't they test for immunity to measles and rubella when I was
pregnant?
Women are routinely tested for immunity to rubella (NOT measles) when pregnant. You
may get a copy of the lab results from your OB/GYN for this part of the immunization
requirement. You still need to prove that you are immune to measles.
I was in the military; doesn't this prove that I have had all of my immunizations?
No. While most people in the military have received many immunizations, the requirement
states that we must have the actual immunization dates on file. Veterans Affairs is
usually a good source for getting a copy of your shot records, however, it may take
some time before they can get them to you. If you do not have a copy of your military immunization
records, you may want to take this time factor under consideration when registering
for classes.
If I have documents from the health department, do I still need to complete the FGCU
Immunization History Form/Waiver?
No, You may upload the blue Health Department form but please check to see that you
have received all 3 doses of Hepatitis B & the Meningitis ACWY vaccine & (2) doses
of MMR.
I am over 40 years old; do I still need to submit Immunizations?
If you were born BEFORE 12/31/56 you do not need to upload immunization information.
You do need to call the immunization office at 239-590-1254 and let them know that
you are birth date exempt and they will note your DOB in the system.
Why were my documents good enough to get through public school down here, but not
good enough for the university?
Until recently, almost all public schools in Florida only required that you have one
dose of the measles immunization. The State of Florida now requires two doses of the
measles immunization. This means that you could have gone all through public school
with only one (1) measles immunization which does not meet the current requirements.
Private schools may not have had any immunization requirements. 2 doses are required
by the State of Florida.
I had my first shot before my first birthday, why would this be unacceptable?
Immunizations given prior to your first birthday (12 months old) may be ineffective
because your immune system is not fully developed. The CDC (Center for Disease Control)
recommends that the measles, mumps and rubella immunizations be given after you are
one year old.
My parents kept a "baby book" with the dates of my vaccines. Is that official enough?
Yes. Prospective students that have been accepted and have a University ID Number may receive MMRs, & Hepatitis B vaccines, as well as titer tests
for measles, rubella and hepatitis B. For more information or to schedule an appointment,
please call (239) 590-1254.
A "stamp" can be the office address. If using the FGCU "Immunization History Form/PARENT
Waiver", the form must be stamped and signed by a physician or it will not be accepted.
If the office does not have a stamp you may have him/her write your immunization dates
on his/her letterhead or the office may print out your vaccination dates. You will
then upload that informatiom into your SHS Portal.
I have attended FGCU and now I need my immunization records for myself or another
school. How can I get a copy of them?
Recent evidence found students residing on campus in dormitories appear to be at higher
risk for meningococcal disease than college students overall. Further research recently
released by the CDC shows freshmen living in dormitories have a six times higher risk
of meningococcal disease than college students overall. Although anyone can come
in contact with the bacteria that causes meningococcal disease, data also indicates
certain behaviors, such as exposure to passive and active smoking, bar patronage,
and excessive alcohol consumption, may put students at increased risk for the disease.
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control
and the American College Health Association recommends that individuals college students,
particularly college freshmen who live in or plan to live in dormitories or resident
halls, consider getting the meningitis vaccine to reduce their risk of meningococcal
disease. The Florida Legislature mandates that students living in on campus housing
be vaccinated for meningitis and hepatitis B or opt out through your SHS Portal.
The meningococcal vaccine has been shown to provide protection against the most common
strains of the disease, including serogroups A, C, Y and W-135. As with any vaccine,
meningococcal vaccination may not protect 100% of susceptible individuals. Protection
from the vaccine lasts for at least 3 – 5 years.
Can Men "B" take the place of the FGCU Meningitis requirement?
NO. Meningitis B is specifically approved to protect against the Serogropu "B" strains
only. Although the Meningitis B vaccine is not currently a required vaccination for
admission, it is highly recommended. Recent data repots 58% of cases of Men B is
adolescents and young adults aged 16-25 years of age were caused by Serogroup B strains.
To be fully protected from both Meningococcal vaccine and Men B is recommended.
Student Health Services Portal
Our new online portal allows you to upload, update and print immunization documents,
through our secure site
