The University of Pennsylvania requires that all full time students are fully immunized. Any student not complying with these requirements will have a block placed on their registration.

A student will be placed on hold for:

• Not submitted the immunization and health history online.
• Not a completing the required immunizations.
• Not provided SHS with documentation of immunization records submitted online.
• Failing to keep a scheduled immunization appointment at SHS.
• Failing to provide SHS with documentation of an appointment elsewhere.

How do to get off hold temporarily:

• Schedule an immunization appointment at SHS.
• Schedule an immunization appointment with a private health care provider (must furnish SHS with written proof of the appointment).

Holds are not removed automatically. Most holds are removed within 24 hours. If you wish to have the hold removed immediately. You will need to contact the Immunization Office. Holds are only removed during regular Immunization Office hours (Monday-Friday, 9-5 during the regular academic year). Please see SHS hours for other schedules).

You may obtain any required immunizations at the Student Health Service or you may elect to see another health care provider (you must provide written proof to the Immunization Office of the visit).

You may schedule an immunization appointment at Student Health Services by calling 215 746 3535. If a private provider updates your immunizations you must present documentation to the Immunization Office within 3 days after the appointment date or you will be placed back on hold.

You may fax your documentation to the Immunization Office at 215 746 0909.