Immunizations

Acceptable Proof/Acceptable Documentation Forms

***** The Immunization office will not accept medical/vaccine documents that are signed off or stamped by "Family members", that are licensed to perscribe.****

• Proof of two (2) MMR vaccine doses received at least/minimum 28 days apart, must have been received AFTER your first birthday. Vaccinations MUST have been received in 1971 or later OR  proof of immunity by way of a blood test result (Rubella/Rubeola titer). 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, not family 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 Admissions you will need to upload the vaccine documents page to yout SHS portal as we do not share information) 
• Military documents: must have full dates MM/DD/YY not a discharge date (DD214 not valid)    "Infinite Military Titer" 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".  Please click MYPROFILE in your SHS Portal first to see.
• Exemption: Medical/Pregnancy/Illness/Age, please see "Valid Immunization Exemptions" below.

Immunization Process

The student will upload the required immunization dates & documents at least 72 business hours PRIOR to class registration to the SHS Portal. The documents will be reviewed and determined complete or not by the immunization staff within 72 business hours. Once submitted, your hold could be updated within a few minutes so please keep checking your hold screen.

If the documents are determined complete by the staff, students Immunization hold will be cleared and he/she will be able to register for classes.

If the documents are incomplete (see "requirements" above) the staff will update the “Immunization Hold” with a current date and the reason and/or you will receive a "secured message" through your SHS portal.  Students may view the specific hold reason through their Gulfline account "hold screen" in the "reason" box.

To View Holds

• Sign into your Gulfline account
• Click "Student" tab
• Click "Student Records" tab
• "View Holds"

Not able to find your immunization documents?

If you are unable to obtain written documentation of the actual dates, it is recommended that you either have a blood antibody "titer" test performed (Rublla/Rubeola/Mumps) to determine if you are immune to the viral diseases, or if you must register ASAP and are unable to wait for the test results; you may elect to receive the MMR vaccines.   See "Acceptable Vaccination or immunity testing locations" for your options.

Valid Immunization Exemptions

You will be exempt from the State of Florida University System immunization requirements if you meet any one of the following:

• If you are a Distance Learner who is living or working OUTSIDE the United States and are able to provide proof please contact this office at 239-590-1254.
• Birthdate exempt if born prior to December 31, 1956 PLEASE CALL THE IMMUNIZATION DEPARTMENT 239-590-1254, HAVE YOUR University ID READY AND DATE OF BIRTH.
• Temporary Medical Exemptions: (pregnancy, illness, allergies see directions below) They MUST be renewed yearly.
•  Please select the "Exemption" box on the "Student Health Immunization History Form/Parent Waiver" located in your portal then upload the exemption/parent form (link below for processing. (this PARENT exemption waiver fulfills the Hepatitis B & Meningitis requirements.  MMRs ARE STATE REQUIRED
  Immunization History Form (Parent Waiver)
  • 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 physician does or does not support 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)

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.
• Walk-in clinics
• Your private physician office
• Health Department
• VA (if active military or veteran)
• CVS/Walgreens/Publix/Minute Clinics

If you DO NOT have 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.

• Download Immunization History Form
• Download Immunization History Form (Parent Waiver)

Need  a copy of your immunization records and/or lab results on file with FGCU for yourself or to send elsewhere?

You may now print these documents from your SHS Portal WITHOUT completing a records request.

• Log into your SHS portal  (click the red portal button at the top of the page)
• Click "MYPROFILE" located on the tool bar on the top LEFT
• You may print you Immunization History and/or your Lab Results WITHOUT completing the "IM Records Request Form"

IF you do NOT HAVE ACCESS to the FGCU SHS Portal OR your profile options are blank please follow the steps below

• Please complete the entire "Immunization Records Request Form" below and print neatly.
• Email form to:  immune@fgcu.edu.  There is NO charge for this service.
• Please allow up to 72 business hours for your  documents to be sent. (See form below)

Immunization Record Request Form

 Contact Student Health Services

*You must upload your immuniztion documentation to the Student Health Services Portal for processing.  DO NOT SUBMIT via email, mail or drop off.  

*For Questions or to schedule an appointment 

• EMAIL: immune@fgcu.edu
• OFFICE: 239-590-1254 *** ALL Voice Mails WILL be returned the same day within our business hour times.

Immunization Service Hours

*please note:

Appointments are required and can be made by calling 239-590-1254  OR email at: immune@fgcu.edu  NO WALK-INs AT THIS TIME.  You MUST have a mask to enter.
University ID Cards are required at check in; (incoming students acquiring state mandated vaccines DO NOT require an Eagle ID but will need to show drivers license)

Upcoming Holiday/Break Hours & Closings

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. (make sure to read the COVID-19 statement at the top of this website) SHS does NOT ACCEPT INSURANCE.

• MMR - $85.00 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
• Hepatits B Titer- $11
• Hepatits 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 (Pay at Student Health, blood drawn at Quest)
• Varicella Titer (blood test) - $15.00
• Flu shot - $22 (IF you have insurance, flu shots may be covered 100% at CVS/Walgreens/Publix)
• 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:  Call for information 239-590-7966
• ****Physicals - $10   (for FGCU programs, all facilities not related to FGCU & general) 

Please visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Vaccine Information Statements web site for the current required/recommended vaccine information.  Also see the following links for downloadable Vaccine Information Statements:

• Hepatitis B Vaccine
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, & Rubella) Vaccine
• VIS meningitis

Are You Traveling Outside of the Country? Please visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Travelers' Health websitefor the current required/recommended vaccine information.