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Immunization Requirements

The Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia has established immunization requirements for all new students (first-year, transfers, and others). These requirements are outlined below and are required prior to registration at any college or university within the University System. Please click here for additional information from the Board of Regents.

Required Immunizations

  • Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
  • Varicella (Chicken Pox)
  • Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)
  • Hepatitis B (18 years and under)

Certificates of Immunization

All student must submit one of the following in order to document proof of required immunizations. No other documentation will be accepted.

  • Georgia Southern University Certificate of Immunization Form
  • Signed Record of Immunization from a Healthcare Provider
  • State Immunization Registry Record
  • WHO Certificate of Immunization
  • County Health Department Immunization History Record
  • Georgia Department of Human Resources Certificate of Immunization (Form 3231)
  • University System of Georgia Institution Certificate of Immunization

Submitting your Certificate of Immunization

After completing one of the acceptable certificates of immunization listed above, you should submit your certificate and any supporting documentation online. Please note that all forms must be completed in English and dates must be listed for all immunizations and titer results. Handwritten lab results will be accepted.

Option 1

  • Log-in to your MyGeorgiaSouthern account and click “Eagle OSH – Health Center Online.”
  • Click on “Upload.”
  • Click “Select File” to attach your Certificate of Immunization and any required documentation.
  • Click “Upload.”

Note: While you are in Eagle OSH, click on “Forms” to complete your Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Questionnaire.

Option 2

  • Email your submission to immunizations@georgiasouthern.edu, OR
  • Fax your submission to 912-478-0792, OR
  • Mail your submission to Health Services, PO Box 8043, Statesboro GA 30460.

EU GDPR and UK GDPR Data Release

Pursuant to the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) and the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), Georgia Southern University, in its capacity as a data controller under the EU GDPR and UK GDPR, must obtain explicit, affirmative consent before it can collect or process any sensitive personal data for a lawful basis. For the purposes of immunization compliance and record processing, please complete this form if you are submitting your records from the European Union or the United Kingdom.

Exemption Requests

Some students may qualify for an exemption from the University’s immunization requirements.

Requests for exemption should be submitted in writing to Georgia Southern University Health Services via postal mail, fax (912.478.0792), or email (immunizations@georgiasouthern.edu). Exemptions are permitted per the following criteria:

  • Religious exemption. Students requesting a religious exemption should submit a notarized affidavit (no older than 6 months and signed by the student or parent/guardian if student is a minor).
  • Medical exemption. Students requesting a medical exemption should submit a verification letter from a healthcare provider that details that the student cannot be immunized because of medical reasons and documents if the exemption is temporary or permanent.
  • Online student waiver. Student who are enrolled in a fully online program may request a review of their account and a waiver of the immunization requirements by emailing immunizations@georgiasouthern.edu.

Note: In the event of a disease outbreak, students receiving an exemption from the immunization requirements may be excluded from University facilities. Additional information on these exemptions is located on the Georgia Southern Certificate of Immunization form.

Frequently Asked Questions

If I have an approved waiver, what happens if there is a communicable disease outbreak on campus?

During a public health event such as an epidemic, the University President is authorized, in conjunction with the Chancellor and appropriate health authorities, to put rules and regulations in place regarding diseases against which immunizations may be required.

Any individual who cannot show proof of immunity or adequate immunization and refuses to or cannot be immunized shall be excluded from any institution or facility of the University System until valid evidence is produced that they are immunized against the disease or the epidemic threat no longer constitutes a significant public health danger (BOR Minutes 1989-90, p.406).

In the event of a disease outbreak, these students may be excluded from any institution or facility of the University System until such time as they present valid evidence that they are immunized against the disease, have had the disease and recovered, or the epidemic or threat no longer constitutes a significant public health danger.

Why do I have to submit immunization records?

The Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia has established immunization requirements for all new students. As a part of the USG system, all Georgia Southern University students are required to comply with these requirements.

What other information (other than immunization records) do I have to submit to be compliant with the university requirements?
  • All students, except students who an approved online student waiver, are required to complete the TB Screening Questionnaire. The TB Screening Questionnaire is located under the “Forms” tab of Eagle OSH. You can access Eagle OSH by logging into your MyGeorgiaSouthern account.
When should I submit my immunization records?

The TB Screening Questionnaire and your immunization records should be submitted upon admission and before starting classes at Georgia Southern University.

Do you accept immunization records from any medical provider or other school instead of having to complete the Certificate of Immunization form?

Yes.

Do I have to submit my immunization records if I am present or past military?

Yes.

Do I have to submit my immunization records if I am a TAP student?

Yes.

What happens once I submit my records?

Records are reviewed for compliance in the order in which they are received.  You should receive an email within 2 business days indicating that you are compliant or, if you remain non-compliant, which records may still be missing. You may also go to Eagle OSH to access your immunization records to view your status.

It has been more than 2 business days since I sent my immunization records and I still have a hold. What should I do?

Go to my.georgiasouthern.edu and click on Eagle OSH. Click on the “Immunizations” tab to view your history. This will provide you with information on any missing requirements. If you have met all of the requirements and still have a hold, email us at immunizations@georgiasouthern.edu for assistance.

What if I know that I had the vaccines or disease, but I am unable to locate my records?

You will be required to have a titer (lab test) drawn to verify immunity.  The lab results must be submitted to us for review. If the titer does not indicate immunity, you will be required to have the vaccines and provide proof of administration. All lab results must be in English.

Do I need to have a TB test?
  • Testing is indicated by the answers you submit on the TB Screening form. Once you submit your form it will be reviewed, and you will be notified via your Georgia Southern Email if further testing is needed.
  • TB testing is required for certain health science programs.
What happens if I am not compliant with these requirements?

Anyone that hasn’t submitted all required records and forms prior to starting classes at Georgia Southern University will have a hold placed on their account and will not be able to register for any future classes until the required documentation has been received. The student may also be restricted from access to other university services.

Last updated: 3/14/2025

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