FGCU/SUS Immunization Requirements
The State University System 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.
Requirements:
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:
- Login to portal https://fgcu.studenthealthportal.com/ using Eagle email and password.
- Go to My Forms section.
- 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).
How to View Holds in Gulfline:
- Sign into Gilfline https://www.fgcu.edu/gulfline/ using Eagle email and password.
- Select the "Student" tab.
- Select the "Student Records" tab.
- Select "View Holds".
- If you do not know what your abbreviated hold means please refer to the holds key https://www.fgcu.edu/academics/advising/holdskey
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Acceptable Proof/Acceptable Documentation Forms
Toggle More Info***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 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". 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.
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Valid Immunization Exemptions
Toggle More InfoYou 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 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 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).
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Acceptable vaccination or immunity testing locations
Toggle More InfoYou 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.
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Printable Immunization Form(s):
Toggle More InfoIf 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.
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)
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Contact Us
Toggle More InfoEmail: immune@fgcu.edu
Phone: 239-590-1254 *** All voicemails will be returned the same day if the call is made within our operating business hours.
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Hours
Toggle More InfoImmunization Service Hours
DAY HOURS Monday 8:00am - 4:00pm (Summer hours vary) Tuesday 8:00am - 4:00pm (Summer hours vary Wednesday 8:00am - 4:00pm (Summer hours vary) Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm (Summer hours vary) Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm (Summer hours vary) *please note:
Appointments are required and can be made by calling 239-590-1254 OR email at: immune@fgcu.edu NO WALK-INs.
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
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HOLIDAYS/BREAKS CLOSE STATUS Monday, May 29th 2023 Memorial Day Closed Tuesday, July 4th 2023 Independence Day Closed Monday, Septemeber 4th 2023 Labor Day Closed Friday, November 10th 2023 Observed Veterans' Day Closed Thursday, November 23rd 2023 Thanksgiving Day Closed Friday, November 24th 2023 Day After Thanksgiving Closed Monday, December 25th 2023 Christmas Day Closed Tuesday Dec 26th through Friday Dec 29th 2023 Winter Break Closed Monday, January 1st 2024 New Year's Day 2024 Closed -
Costs
Toggle More InfoThe 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 - $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
- 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 - $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: - 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)
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Vaccine Information Sheets
Toggle More InfoPlease 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:
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Travel
Toggle More InfoAre You Traveling Outside of the Country? Please visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Travelers' Health websitefor the current required/recommended vaccine information.
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Immunization FAQ
Immunization FAQ
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Where can I obtain my shot records?
Toggle More InfoYou 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.
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What is a MMR?
Toggle More InfoA MMR is a measles, mumps and rubella combination shot. (2) MMR vaccines are required or a combination of titers and vaccines.
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Where is the Immunization Office located?
Toggle More InfoThe Immunization office is centrally located in the Student Health Services modular adjacent to Parking Garage 2. Room 101A.
We are open from 8:15am - 4:45pm, Monday thru Thursday, and 9:00am - 4:45pm on Fridays. (summer hours differ)
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Should I send my immunization records with my application or directly to Student Health Services?
Toggle More InfoIMPORTANT - 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.
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I have been a previous student at FGCU. Do you still have my immunization records on file?
Toggle More InfoPublic 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.
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Is this just a Florida Gulf Coast University Requirement?
Toggle More InfoNo, the 12 public 4-year universities in Florida must abide by these requirements.
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I have attended another state university; am I still required to show proof of immunization?
Toggle More InfoEach 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?
Toggle More InfoYou 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.
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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?
Toggle More InfoYou 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.
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I heard that I can waive some shots. Is that true?
Toggle More InfoStudents 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.
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What if I have a medical reason for not getting the vaccinations?
Toggle More InfoPlease view the "Valid Immunization Exemptions" tab on the SHS website for all exemption information.
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I may be pregnant or I am currently pregnant and nursing. What can I do if I don't have my immunization records?
Toggle More InfoPlease view the "Valid Immunization Exemptions" tab on the SHS webstie for all exemption information.
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What can I do if my religious convictions prohibit me from getting vaccinated?
Toggle More InfoYou 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.
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I recall having had measles and/or rubella. Doesn't that prove that I am immune?
Toggle More InfoAccording 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.
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I have had children. Didn't they test for immunity to measles and rubella when I was pregnant?
Toggle More InfoWomen 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.
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I was in the military; doesn't this prove that I have had all of my immunizations?
Toggle More InfoNo. 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.
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If I have documents from the health department, do I still need to complete the FGCU Immunization History Form/Waiver?
Toggle More InfoNo, 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.
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I am over 40 years old; do I still need to submit Immunizations?
Toggle More InfoYes, all students must submit the state mandated Immunization required vaccines.
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If I was born before 1957, do I still need to fill out this form?
Toggle More InfoIf 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.
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Why were my documents good enough to get through public school down here, but not good enough for the university?
Toggle More InfoUntil 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.
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I had my first shot before my first birthday, why would this be unacceptable?
Toggle More InfoImmunizations 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.
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My parents kept a "baby book" with the dates of my vaccines. Is that official enough?
Toggle More InfoIn order for it to be official, it needs to have a doctor's signature, stamp and dates. You will upload that information into you SHS Portal.
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I am not a student at FGCU yet. Can I use your clinic to get the shots or have a titer?
Toggle More InfoYes. 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.
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What if my doctor doesn't have an office stamp?
Toggle More InfoA "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.
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I have attended FGCU and now I need my immunization records for myself or another school. How can I get a copy of them?
Toggle More InfoPlease visit your SHS portal and click the "My Profile" tab to print your immunizations and/or lab documents.
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How is meningococcal disease spread?
Toggle More InfoMeningococcal disease is transmitted through the air droplets of respiratory secretions and direct contact with an infected person.
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Who is at risk?
Toggle More InfoRecent 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.
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Is meningitis vaccine recommended?
Toggle More InfoThe 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.
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How effective is the meningitis vaccine?
Toggle More InfoThe 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.
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Can Men "B" take the place of the FGCU Meningitis requirement?
Toggle More InfoNO. 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