
Our safest defense against the spread of COVID is vaccination. Coming together safely remains our top priority, which is why the CSU requires the COVID vaccine and booster for all individuals who are coming to campus or participating in in-person university activities.
The California State University Office of the Chancellor announced an update to the systemwide COVID-19 vaccine policy, requiring all students, faculty and staff to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster once they become eligible. You can fulfill the booster requirement in the following ways:
Students who fail to comply with the policy may be subject to Student Conduct disciplinary actions.
Students can submit their COVID-19 vaccine documentation along with their other immunization requirements online here. If you are requesting a religious or health exemption/accommodation for COVID-19, you must be ready to include a personal statement.
Submit Vaccination Record or Request a Medical Exemption Request a Religious Exemption
Medical and religious exemptions are permitted under the following guidelines. Please note that students with an approved exemption are required to participate in the weekly on-campus mandatory testing program and adhere to campus mask protocols.
Due to a medical (including mental health) condition for which an approved vaccine
presents a significant risk of a serious adverse reaction. Any medical exemption must
be verified by a certified or licensed healthcare professional. Attached documentation from a certified or licensed healthcare professional indicating
medical reasons is required. Students can learn more about applying for a medical exemption. (Please note: after filling out your information, scroll to the bottom of the form
and select "I am requesting a medical exemption.")
Due to either (i) a person’s sincerely held religious belief, observance, or practice, which includes any traditionally recognized religion, or (ii) beliefs, observances, or practices which an individual sincerely holds and that occupy a place of importance in that individual’s life, comparable to that of traditionally recognized religions. Documentation is not initially required. Students can learn more about applying for a religious exemption.