Mandatory TB & Immunization Program

Why Does UC Berkeley have a TB and Immunization Mandate?(link is external)

Why is there a TB and Immunization Mandate?

Read more about the requirements from UHS Medical Director, Anna Harte

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements Update

Updated June 6, 2023 to include a new opt-out / declination option

All incoming and re-admitted students must satisfy TB screening and immunization requirements as mandated by the UC Office of the President(link is external) by the established deadlines.

If you need assistance with the compliance process, please contact us.  

Critical Dates and Deadlines

Steps to Complete Requirements

  1. See your formal deadline to comply.
  2. Log into the eTang Portal and go to the “Medical Clearances” page.
  3. Complete the TB requirements.
    1. Complete the "TB Screening Questions" on eTang under "Medical Clearances." 
    2. Submit additional documentation, if necessary. 
  4. Complete the immunization items by entering your immunization dates or titer results in eTang under "Medical Clearances."
    1. Note: only enter immunization or titer information that appears on your records.
    2. You will need to click ‘Update’ on the line for each item to enter your immunization dates.
    3. If you do not have the vaccines or immunization record, you will need to obtain the vaccines.
  5. Upload your immunization or titer records by clicking 'Update' on the line for 'Immunization Record’.
    1. You must upload medical records in English for each immunization and/or titer that you have entered on the eTang portal.
  6. Read more about the required age, dose, and interval parameters for each vaccine requirement:
    1. MMR Measles, Mumps & Rubella
    2. Varicella (Chicken Pox)
    3. Tdap (Pertussis) * updated requirement as of 7/1/24
    4. Meningococcal Conjugate
    5. COVID-19 (includes an opt-out/declination option)
    6. Flu (Influenza) (includes an opt-out/declincation option)
  7. Check your compliance status on eTang by selecting "Medical Clearances."
  8. Schedule any outstanding vaccines/titers as soon as possible with your medical provider.
  9. On the eTang Portal, you will also see a list of RECOMMENDED vaccines, this is separate from the required ones listed above, however, we strongly recommend you also get those as well. 

Please note the following:    

  • TB testing can now be done without regard to the timing of COVID-19 vaccinations. The timing for TB testing after a live virus vaccine (MMR and Varicella) still needs to be one month.
  • Students who are not fully compliant with all Mandatory TB & Immunization Requirements by the formal deadline may have a late fee and an enrollment block placed on their account for the following semester (see deadlines below).
    • Concurrent enrollment students will not get an enrollment hold for non-compliance with TB and Immunization requirements.
  • Students who falsify any immunization or TB screening information that is submitted will not be compliant with the requirements and may face disciplinary action if found to have violated the Berkeley Campus Code of Student Conduct (see Section V, Grounds for Discipline).  

Suggested Timeline for Completing Requirements

Months Before Deadline What To Do
3 Months
  • Collect vaccination and TB test records. To do so, contact your past doctors' offices and ask family members. See our webpage on finding your records for more information.
  • Submit TB screening questions on eTang. 
2 Months
  • Make appointments for needed vaccinations and/or TB tests/chest X-rays. 
1 Month
  • Make appointments for follow-up vaccines. 
  • Ensure your immunization and TB records are submitted on the eTang portal. Vaccine records need to be submitted in English.