FAQs

• Submit your vaccination records via Vax Viewer. All U-M students residing in Michigan Housing on the Ann Arbor and Marygrove campuses are required to submit their vaccination records.
• U-M students who are not vaccinated must still complete the forms through Vax Viewer.
• Once you receive your invitation to apply for Michigan Housing, submit your housing application as soon as possible.
• If your vaccination history has not been submitted and verified, you will not be in compliance and will not be able to receive a Michigan Housing contract. 

Last Updated: December 20, 2024

An acceptable list of sources of vaccination records is below. Please ensure the documentation shows both your first and last name and a complete date of vaccination (month, day, year).

• State-based immunization systems
• County-based immunization systems
• Health System Portal (MyChart)
• Primary care physician office records (a blank form for your primary care physician to complete is available here)
• Pharmacy records
• Vaccination card or booklet
• Country or Ministry of Health records

Last Updated: July 30, 2024

You may contact your primary care physician for your vaccination history (a blank form for your primary care physician to complete is available here). If you were vaccinated in Michigan, you may be able to request a copy of your MCIR record showing your vaccination history. If you were vaccinated outside of Michigan, you may be able to locate records through your state immunization information system. Many countries outside of the U.S. also have immunization information systems. International students are encouraged to check with their primary care providers or their country’s Ministry of Health. Students who are not able to obtain their vaccination records may complete an attestation as part of the vaccination reporting process. The attestation is part of the full form submission; no additional form is needed.

Last Updated: July 30, 2024

To be in compliance, you must submit your information about your vaccination history, including whether you are unvaccinated, in the U-M Vaccination History Form through Vax Viewer. The information you enter in this form will then be verified. During peak times, the verification process may take one to two weeks. Early submission is encouraged. Records are verified in the order they are received. At any point in the process, you can check your status in Vax Viewer, which refreshes daily at 6:00am. Please also monitor your university email account; the verification team will reach out via email if additional information is required. You will be notified via email once your submission has been verified; this status will also be reflected in Vax Viewer.

Last Updated: April 10, 2025

Records are verified in the order they are received. Early submission is highly encouraged. Due to the high volume of submissions, during peak times the vaccine verification team may need one to two weeks to review submissions. Students are advised to monitor their university email accounts; the verification team will reach out via email if additional information is required. Students will be notified via email once their submission has been verified and they can also check their status in Vax Viewer, which refreshes daily at 6:00am.

Last Updated: April 10, 2025

Even if you are not fully vaccinated, you must still submit your information in the U-M Vaccination History Form through Vax Viewer. The form includes an attestation that states that you are not vaccinated and that you understand you may be subject to additional public health protocols should there be a need. Once you arrive on campus, you are encouraged to make an appointment at UHS to receive any missing vaccinations.

Last Updated: July 5, 2024

A single dose Tdap after age 11 is generally what is recommended. If you have only received a Td vaccine (which protects against tetanus and diphtheria but not pertussis, also known as whooping cough), you are encouraged to obtain a Tdap vaccine at UHS once you are on campus.

Last Updated: April 10, 2025

MenACWY, or meningococcal conjugate, protects against meningococcal disease caused by serogroups A, C, W, and Y. Common brand names of the MenACWY vaccine in the US are Menactra, Menveo, and MenQuadfi. A different meningococcal vaccine, meningitis B or meningococcal B, is available that can help protect against serogroup B. If you are not fully vaccinated, please make an appointment at UHS once you are on campus.

Last Updated: April 10, 2025

Yes. Please download this form and ask your physician's office to complete it for you.

Last Updated: July 29, 2024

No, you do not need to provide a translated copy. The vaccine verification team has resources available to translate records as needed.

Last Updated: May 2, 2023

Only U-M students living in Michigan Housing on the Ann Arbor and Marygrove campuses fall under the policy requirements.

Last Updated: February 20, 2023

The policy only applies to U-M students living in Michigan Housing on the Ann Arbor and Marygrove campuses, not to their non-student family members or roommates (e.g., spouses, children, roommates, etc. who are not enrolled as students at U-M).

Last Updated: January 20, 2025

Students who have not submitted proof of vaccination may be subject to masking, testing, quarantine, or other disease prevention measures, should there be a public health need. Minimizing infectious disease exposure, spread, and disruption in Michigan Housing is essential to keeping our community safe.

Last Updated: April 5, 2023

No. At this time, the only channel for submitting vaccination and exemption information is via the secure self-reporting forms.

Last Updated: June 14, 2021

No. Post-docs and research fellows are considered university employees rather than students so you do not need to submit your vaccination records, even if you live in Michigan Housing.

Last Updated: February 16, 2024

• To check the status of your vaccination information submission, please see Vax Viewer (Vax Viewer also can be accessed via Wolverine Access - Health Response & COVID-19). Vax Viewer refreshes daily at 6:00am.
• Students with questions regarding the vaccination submission process may reach out to [email protected].
• For other questions about Michigan Housing, please email [email protected].
• Employees with COVID-related HR questions, including vaccination policy compliance, exemptions, and postponements may reach out to [email protected].
• For questions related to international students, please visit the International Center.
• The Health Response Call Center serves the campus community by connecting them to U-M public-health resources and support, and answering questions related to vaccination information submission and verification.  Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please call 734-936-7000.

Last Updated: October 25, 2024

You can visit the OHS website for more information, or they can be reached at:

• C380 Med Inn Building, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5838
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (734) 764-8021

Last Updated: December 18, 2024

You have a few options that will yield a record showing your full name:

• Employees can obtain their immunization record by contacting their Primary Care Provider.  
• Michigan residents can visit the Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR) website at  https://mcir.org/public/ to download a copy of their immunization records.  
• Portal active Michigan Medicine patients can visit www.myUofMhealth.org. From Menu, locate the My Record section and select Immunizations. Here you can locate and print to PDF the immunization record. It is recommended that you use a computer rather than a mobile phone. 

Last Updated: December 18, 2024

Employees seeking a medical or religious exemption should log in to their Enterprise Health portal to complete the Influenza Questionnaire and select Apply for Exemption. Employees will then complete the remainder of the questionnaire and submit it for review. Once the request is reviewed, the employee can expect to receive an email notification with the outcome which will also detail next steps if the exemption is not approved.

Last Updated: December 18, 2024

There are a couple different policies in place: Michigan Medicine Infection Control Practices Policy (04-06-002) mandates that employees and volunteers document proof of immunity/vaccination to certain communicable diseases. These include:

• Measles, mumps, rubella (German measles), often received as a two-dose MMR series
• Varicella (chicken pox)
• Pertussis as a Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccination/booster, typically received every ten years

Immunity to those diseases will be documented in the Occupational Health Services (OHS) certified electronic medical record, Enterprise Health. If proof of immunity is not available, vaccines can be given. In some instances, blood can be drawn to assess immunity status. Michigan Medicine Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Policy (04-06-030) requires all faculty, staff, learners and volunteers to be compliant with the policy by Dec. 1. This includes all employees who may be working remotely.

Last Updated: January 20, 2025

Employees will log in to the Enterprise Health Portal by navigating to the website: https://enterprise-health.umich.edu/ and then use their unique level-1 credentials and two-factor authentication to login.

• If you are an applicant, visit the Pre-Placement Health Assessment for more information.
• Current employees can find more information on the Respirator Fit Program in Enterprise Health here.
• Current employees can find more information on Enterprise Health Immunization and Vaccinations here.

Last Updated: December 18, 2024

Recommended immunization schedules can be found below. If you have questions about recommended vaccines, please contact UHS. If you have questions about submitting your records, please review the relevant FAQs.

• Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule
• Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule

Please note all U-M students residing in Michigan Housing on the Ann Arbor and Marygrove campuses are required to submit their vaccination records, including whether they are unvaccinated.

Last Updated: April 10, 2025

All U-M students residing in Michigan Housing on the Ann Arbor and Marygrove campuses are required to submit documentation showing whether or not they are vaccinated against the below six (6) diseases.

• COVID-19
• Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
• Meningococcal (MenACWY)
• Polio
• Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap)
• Varicella (chicken pox)

U-M students who are not vaccinated against these diseases may be asked to submit an attestation that states that they are not vaccinated and understand they may be subject to additional public health protocols should there be a public health need. The requirements in this policy are in addition to other vaccination requirements that may be applicable to faculty, staff, and students by their school, college, unit or third-party partners. The full policy is available here.

Last Updated: July 28, 2024

You can submit this information on Vax Viewer. Students vaccinated in Michigan are able to request a copy of their MCIR record showing their vaccination history. Students vaccinated outside of Michigan may be able to locate their records through their primary care physician or their state immunization information system. Many countries outside of the U.S. also have immunization information systems. International students are encouraged to check with their primary care providers or their country’s Ministry of Health.

Last Updated: October 31, 2023

Yes. Our community has a high level of vaccination and immunity from previous infection. Additionally, other efforts to combat COVID-19 will continue:

• Get the most up-to-date COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the CDC. 
• The University Health Service has maintained vital infrastructure to provide prompt evaluation and testing of symptomatic students.
• Our public health response team has the tools and systems in place to identify, monitor and respond to multiple infectious diseases, including through wastewater surveillance, testing and other data sources.

Last Updated: January 20, 2025

UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint strongly encourage, but do not require, that all members of their campus communities are up to date with their COVID-19 vaccination.

Last Updated: February 20, 2023

Michigan Medicine employees are strongly encouraged but are not required to stay up to date on their COVID-19 vaccination.

Last Updated: November 1, 2023

Some schools, units, programs or third-party partners will have their own policies in place, such as vaccinations required for travel to certain international destinations or requirements for healthcare or field placements.

Last Updated: April 28, 2023

Individually identifiable information may be shared as required by law, and with university officials, public health officials, and external service providers that support U-M COVID-19 response efforts. When information is shared with service providers, we have contractual agreements to require such service providers to keep your personal information secure and confidential, and do not allow them to use or share personal information for any purpose other than providing services on the university’s behalf. For more information, see the Privacy Policy for COVID-19 Vaccination and Exemption Self-Reporting.

Last Updated: August 4, 2021

Student self-reported vaccination and medical exemption information is not regulated by the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). For students, this information is regulated by FERPA. The University of Michigan takes appropriate measures to ensure the security and confidentiality of student records and personal human resources information.

Last Updated: August 4, 2021

Yes, UHS offers a full range of immunizations.

Last Updated: February 20, 2023

To receive vaccinations, please make an appointment at your doctor’s office or a local pharmacy. Students may make appointments at UHS. Vaccines.gov is another tool to find vaccination options near you.

Last Updated: January 20, 2025

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adults and children may have some side effects from a COVID-19 vaccine, including pain, redness or swelling at the injection site, tiredness, headache, muscle pain, chills, fever and nausea. Serious side effects are rare, but may occur. More info is available here. Students, faculty and staff from all three campuses and Michigan Medicine can speak with advisers ready to answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and its safety. Advisers will not offer medical advice or address issues related to human resources or university policy.

• Students: Call University Health Service and ask to speak with a nurse for COVID vaccine information. The phone number is 734-764-8320.
• Employees: Speak with a trained adviser at Occupational Health Services by phone on weekdays from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The phone number is 734-764-8021, and callers should select prompt No. 2.

Last Updated: July 11, 2023

Vaccinations are often covered by health insurance but you should check that the place where you’re getting vaccinated is in network for your insurance. If you don’t have insurance, you should be able to get vaccines at your local health department or other locations. UHS, local pharmacies, and other sites offer COVID-19 vaccinations. Vaccines.gov is also a good resource. For general vaccination pricing information, see the UHS immunizations webpage.

Last Updated: May 10, 2023

Yes. COVID-19 vaccines and other vaccines may be administered without regard to timing. This includes simultaneous administration of COVID-19 vaccines and other vaccines on the same day, as well as co-administration within 14 days.

Last Updated: February 16, 2023

Last Updated: January 20, 2025

If you have respiratory symptoms (fever, coughing, sore throat, etc.), whether from COVID-19 or another virus, please take these steps:

• Isolate in place and stay in your room - avoid close contact with others until symptoms improve and no fever is present for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing meds.
• Wear a mask when you must be around others (free masks are available at your community center and the University Unions).
• Seek medical attention or advice if needed (students should contact UHS and employees should contact their primary care physician).
• Once your symptoms are improving, take added precautions over the next 5 days, such as masking or physical distancing.

Last Updated: September 4, 2024

People with symptoms of COVID-19 may get tested using a rapid antigen test, through their primary care physician (for students, this includes University Health Service), or through a community testing resource. Additional COVID-19 testing guidance can be found on the CDC website.

• Rapid antigen tests: The UHS Pharmacy and other pharmacies carry rapid COVID-19 antigen tests which are available over the counter (no prescription necessary). Rapid antigen tests are also available from health and wellness vending machines, including in the Michigan Union. Some rapid antigen tests also test for influenza.
• PCR tests: Polymerase Chain Reaction, or PCR, tests are available for students with symptoms of COVID-19 through University Health Service. Employees with symptoms are encouraged to see their primary care physician or seek testing at a community resource, including urgent cares and local pharmacies.

Last Updated: April 9, 2025

Last Updated: May 10, 2022

Guidance on prevention from the CDC is available here.

Last Updated: January 20, 2025

Monitor yourself for symptoms and take extra precautions (e.g., masking, physical distancing, testing) when around others for five days.

Last Updated: March 4, 2024

If you test positive for COVID-19, you should stay home and away from others until symptoms improve and no fever has been present (without the use of fever-reducing medication) for at least 24 hours. Seek medical attention if needed. Students may contact UHS. You do not need to report your positive test to the university.

Last Updated: June 18, 2024

Last Updated: September 2, 2024

Last Updated: June 18, 2024

• Costs for COVID-19 medical services shifted to normal rates and requirements, effective May 12, 2023. This means members covered by U-M health plans will pay regular coinsurance or copays for these services, including charges for using out-of-network providers.
• Also effective May 12, over-the-counter rapid antigen COVID-19 tests are not covered by U-M’s prescription drug plan. Members have through May 2024 to submit reimbursement claims to Magellan Rx for eligible, previously purchased test kits.
• COVID-19 treatment drugs Paxlovid and its generics, nirmatrelvir/ritonavir, will continue to be covered by the U-M prescription drug plan, with no member cost-share as long as the U.S. government pays for these products. 
• COVID-19 vaccinations will continue to be covered at no cost to members.

Last Updated: May 12, 2023

Measles (also called rubeola) is a very serious disease that is easily passed from person to person through the air or via contact with respiratory droplets. It causes a high fever, cough, runny nose, sore eyes and rash lasting one or two weeks. Ear infections and pneumonia can also develop. In serious cases, measles can cause an infection of the brain, hearing loss, developmental disability or death. Two doses of a measles vaccine is very effective at preventing measles and provides lifelong protection.

Last Updated: April 9, 2025

Measles is also one of the most contagious viruses around. On average, one person who has measles can  infect 12-18 susceptible people who are exposed to them. By comparison, one person who is infected with SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) infects 2-3 people and a case of influenza infects 1-2 people.  Epidemiologists refer to this as the basic reproductive number. However, according to the World Health Organization, “herd immunity against measles requires about 95% of a population to be vaccinated.” The Ann Arbor community is a highly vaccinated area. For example, of the undergraduate students living on campus in Ann Arbor in fall 2024, 96.7% are fully vaccinated against measles.

Last Updated: April 9, 2025

Last Updated: April 17, 2025

The best way to prevent measles is through vaccination. Two doses of the measles, mumps rubella (MMR) vaccine or two doses of the measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (MMRV) vaccine provide lifelong protection against measles for most people. Additional doses are rarely recommended. There is also a standalone vaccine just against measles that is used in some countries but is not available in the U.S. Additional information about measles vaccinations is available from the CDC.

Last Updated: April 9, 2025

• According to the CDC, If you’re unsure whether you’ve been vaccinated, you should first try to find your vaccination records. If you don't have written documentation of MMR, MMRV, or measles vaccine, you should get vaccinated, especially if you're traveling internationally.
• The MMR, MMRV, and standalone measles vaccines are safe. There is no harm in getting another dose if you may already be immune to measles, mumps, or rubella.
• If you received a measles vaccine in the 1960s, you may not need to be revaccinated. People who have documentation of receiving LIVE measles vaccine in the 1960s do not need to be revaccinated. People vaccinated prior to 1968 with either inactivated (killed) measles vaccine or measles vaccine of unknown type should be revaccinated. They should get at least 1 dose of live attenuated measles vaccine. This recommendation is intended to protect those who may have received the killed measles vaccine. The inactivated (killed) vaccine was available in 1963–1967 and was not effective.

Last Updated: April 9, 2025