Immunization Requirements
Georgetown University Immunization Portal
The immunization portal is accessed through single sign on using your Georgetown University NetID and password, and is customized to the student’s age and program.
If you have any difficulty accessing the Immunization Portal, please email: hoyavaxa@georgetown.edu.
Georgetown University is committed to promoting the health of our campus community. As part of that commitment, and as required under District of Columbia law with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and American College Health Association (ACHA), Georgetown students who attend classes in person are required to submit proof of immunizations and complete Tuberculosis (TB) screening.
Immunizations and TB screening compliance are conducted through the Georgetown University Immunization Portal below. Please review this General Immunization Guide prior to accessing the Immunization Portal.
Reminder: Please use the “Document Upload” tab within the portal to submit your immunization records.
Immunization Deadlines
Per enrollment semester
Fall
July 1st
Spring
December 1st
Summer
May 1st
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Tuberculosis (TB) Requirements
All students, regardless of age, are screened for tuberculosis risk by completing the Tuberculosis Screening Form in the My Forms tab in the Immunization Portal.
Depending on your TB exposure, some additional testing or screenings may be needed. The screening questions are consistent with the Center for Disease Control and American College Health Association guidelines.
Required Immunizations
D.C. Law 3-20 requires students to provide documentation of vaccination or laboratory evidence of immunity (if appropriate) from Diphtheria, Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella and Meningitis. Students under 18 years must also be vaccinated against Polio.
Information about vaccinations can be found through the CDC’s webpage on Vaccine Information Statements (VISs). These statements (created by the CDC) serve as a resource to inform vaccine recipients about the benefits and risks of the vaccine(s) they receive.
Hepatitis B
- 3 doses of Engerix-B, Recombivax, or Twinrix* to complete the immunization series
- Dose scheduling: There must be at least 4 weeks between doses #1 and #2, at least 8 weeks between doses #2 and #3, and at least 16 weeks between doses #1 and #3
- *There is an alternative schedule for Twinrix—please reach out to the Student Health Center for more information as needed.
- OR 2 doses of Heplisav-B for students 18 years of age and older to complete the immunization series
- Dose scheduling: dose #2 should be 4 weeks after the dose #1
- OR An uploaded lab report showing positive immunity
- Please note: if immunity results low or non-immune, further vaccination(s) will be needed
More information about Hepatitis B and Hepatitis B Vaccinations can be found on the CDC’s website
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
- 2 doses of MMR are required to complete the immunization series
- Dose scheduling: dose #1 must be given after 12 months of age; dose #2 should be 4 weeks after the dose #1
- OR 2 doses of Measles, 2 doses of Mumps, and 2 doses of Rubella to complete the immunization series
- Dose scheduling: dose #1 must be given after 12 months of age; dose #2 should be 4 weeks after the dose #1
- OR An uploaded lab report showing positive immunity
- Please note: if immunity results low or non-immune, further vaccination(s) will be needed
More information about Measles, Mumps, and Rubella can be found on the CDC’s website
Polio (For those under 18 years of age)
- 3 to 4 doses of IPV or OPV are required to complete the immunization series
- Dose scheduling: There must be 4 or more weeks between dose #1 and dose #2 there must be 6 months between dose #2 and dose #3, dose #3 must be given after 4 years years of age
- Note: If dose #3 is not given after 4 years of age, a booster is required
- Note: We do not accept lab reports / titers for polio.
More information about Polio can be found on the CDC’s website
Tetanus and Diphtheria – Tdap/Td
- Most recent Tetanus/Diphtheria (Td) or Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (Tdap) dose must be within the last 10 years per DC law
- Please note: if you live in a location where Tdap or Td vaccination is not available, please plan to complete this vaccination at the Student Health Center or another medical facility
More information about Tetanus, Diphtheria (and pertussis) can be found on the CDC’s website
Varicella
- 2 doses are required to complete the immunization series
- Dose scheduling: dose #1 must be given after 12 months of age; dose #2 should be 4 weeks after the dose #1
- OR An uploaded lab report showing positive immunity
- Please note: if immunity results low or non-immune, further vaccination(s) will be needed
- OR History of disease attestation by a medical professional
- Must list MONTH/YEAR of disease incidence with the signature from a healthcare provider
More information about Varicella (Chickenpox) can be found on the CDC’s website
Meningococcal ACWY (Men. ACWY)
Required immunization for students under the age of 26 or living in Georgetown University housing
- Meningococcus (ACWY) – Menactra, Menveo, and MenQuadfi
- Most recent dose must be on or after 16 years of age
- OR A signed and uploaded Meningitis waiver/fact sheet
More information about Meningococcal diseases can be found on the CDC’s website
Recommended Immunizations
Covid-19
- 2-3 doses, and boosters, as applicable
- At this time, the SHC is not be able to provide the COVID-19 vaccine until there is approval from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the CDC
More information about COVID-19 can be found on the CDC’s website
Hepatitis A (Hep. A)
- 2 doses separated by 6 months
More information about Hepatitis A can be found on the CDC’s website
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- 3 doses given after 9 years of age
More information about HPV can be found on the CDC’s website
Influenza
- The CDC recommends seasonal flu vaccination with single-dose formulations that are free of thimerosal as a preservative for children, pregnant women, and adults
- As of September 2025, the Student Health Center (SHC) is unable to provide appointments solely for the flu vaccine; however, you can receive the flu vaccine at any in-person appointment. The SHC will continue to see students at any time to complete their immunization requirements, providing all necessary vaccines.
More information about Influenza (flu) can be found on the CDC’s website
Meningococcal ACWY (Men. ACWY)
Required immunization for students under the age of 26 or living in Georgetown University housing
- Meningococcus (ACWY) – Menactra, Menveo, and MenQuadfi
- Most recent dose must be on or after 16 years of age
- OR A signed and uploaded Meningitis waiver/fact sheet
More information about Meningococcal diseases can be found on the CDC’s website
Meningococcal B (Men. B)
- At least 2 doses given 6 months apart after 16 years of age
More information about Meningococcal diseases can be found on the CDC’s website
Which portal do you need to use?
This portal is used only for submitting immunization and TB requirements. You can see your personal compliance status for these requirements and send secure messages to Georgetown University Immunization Team. This portal is NOT used for patient related inquiries or for scheduling appointments at the Student Health Center.
This portal is used for established patients of the MedStar Georgetown University Student Health Center and other MedStar Health entities (including MedStar Georgetown University Hospital). Through this portal you can access results of testing done at the Student Health Center and send patient care related requests and messages to our staff.
