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Immunizations, Testing & Vaccines
California State University (CSU) requires all students to be current on a number of immunizations and to complete a risk assessment for tuberculosis (CSU Executive Order 803).
This executive order and its requirements apply to undergraduate and graduate students, students matriculated in self-support degree programs and K-12 students participating in concurrent enrollment courses entering the California State University.
Required Immunizations and Screenings
- Hepatitis B (Hep B) - three (3) doses for students age 18 years and younger.
RECOMMENDED Vaccines to Reduce Outbreaks
- Influenza (Flu)
- Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
- Meningococcal Conjugate (Serogroups A, C, Y, W-135)
- Serogroup B Meningococcal
- Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis (Tdap)
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
Immunization Compliance Deadlines
Currently Enrolled Students: May 31, 2023
If required documentation is not received, a registration hold will be issued which will prevent registering for classes for the following semester
New or Transfer Students: 1st Day of Enrolled Semester
If required documentation is not received, a registration hold will be issued which will prevent registering for classes for the following semester
Required Documentation
Send one of the following documents to Student Health & Counseling Services with your name and student ID number clearly indicated on each document submitted:
- Verification of immunity completed by healthcare provider
- Photocopy of your childhood immunization record
- Photocopy of your California High School transcript if immunization information is documented on transcript
- A copy of a lab report showing proof of immunity by blood titer
Submission Options
Submit your immunization records ― include your name & student ID ― by:
- Online:
- Records must be in .pdf or .jpeg format.
- Log into your student health account.
- Click on Medical Clearances
- Click on Immunization Record Update to submit records
- Fax: (888) 318-5485
STD/STI Testing Prices
| Testing | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia/Gonorrhea Testing | $40.00 | Urine or Swab |
| HIV | $9.40 | Blood test |
| HIV confirmation if 1st test is positive | $43.06 | They run the confirmation on the initial specimen - no need to get an additional blood draw |
| RPR | $3.10 | Syphilis - Blood test |
| Complete STI Testing | $52.50 | Chlamydia/Gonorrhea/HIV/Syphilis |
| HSV | $28.60 | Genital Herpes - Swab of Lesions |
| Pap | $28.00 | n/a |
| Pap with HPV and gonorrhea/chlamydia | $68.00 | n/a |
Vaccines Offered
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is spread through intimate skin-to-skin contact and sexual activity. It’s highly transmissible and affects almost everyone at some point during their lifetime. Certain types of HPV can cause various cancers, including cervical, penile, anal, and oral cancers. HPV vaccines prevent 90% of HPV-related cancers. HPV vaccines are for all genders and can be administered up to age 45. Book a vaccine appointment with Student Health and Counseling Services through Patient Portal or call 916-278-6461. If you do not have insurance, you may be eligible for a patient assistance program to help cover the cost of the vaccine.
| Vaccine Type (Not all are required) | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tdap | $44.35 |
| TB Skin Test | No Charge |
| Hepatitis A | $67.65/Per Dose |
| Hepatitis B | $56.75/Per Dose |
| Influenza (Flu) | No Charge |
| TD | No Charge |
| MMR Vaccine | $80.20/Per Dose |
| Varicella | $151.00/Per Dose |
| Meningitis | $123.65 |
| Quantiferon (TB test) | $50 |
| Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) | $260/per dose |
Travel Immunization
If you are planning to travel outside of the U.S., please review the required vaccinations for your destination at least 2 months prior to your departure. SHCS provides only vaccinations listed above.
Resources for vaccines that are not listed above:
COVID Vaccines & Boosters and Monkeypox
COVID-19 Vaccines and Booster vaccines are widely available in the Sacramento area and surrounding communities. For locations and availability, visit vaccinefinder.org. For CSU COVID-19 vaccine requirements and information visit COVID-19 FAQs.
MPX (Monkeypox) Vaccine: In response to this increase in cases, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and in the State of California (Governor Newsom) has declared MPX a public health emergency. In Sacramento County and surrounding areas, MPV vaccines are available in limited supply to those who meet risk eligibility criteria. Please visit Monkeypox (MPX) (saccounty.gov) for more information, eligibility criteria, and available locations in Sacramento County.