Non-Healthcare Programs
February 2026
Dear Harvard Student,
On behalf of Harvard University Health Services (HUHS), welcome to Harvard! As a student, you must meet Harvard’s and Massachusetts’ immunization requirements. If you do not submit the required immunization records, you may be blocked from registering for classes. We understand that this process can feel overwhelming, so we’ve outlined the steps you need to take. Please follow the steps closely to ensure that you submit your immunization records in a timely fashion.
Best regards,
Giang T. Nguyen, MD, MPH, MSCE, FAAFP
Associate Provost for Campus Health and Wellbeing
Henry K. Oliver Chair of Hygiene
Executive Director, Harvard University Health Services
Immunization Requirements Overview
This information highlights your immunization requirements to be eligible to register for class.
General
- Rolling Compliance – Upon matriculation into your program, you will be placed on a registration hold until requirements have been satisfied.
- A registration hold means you will not be able to register for your classes if you have not met the immunization requirements.
- Some schools apply late fees for students who do not register by the school’s deadline.
Time Frame for Processing
- You are responsible for knowing the registration deadline for your program/school. Please plan accordingly.
- Immunization documents will need to be verified by HUHS. This may take 10 to 15 business days after you upload your documents.
- HUHS Health Information Services will contact you if you have additional unmet requirements or if your submitted documents do not meet the requirements.
- Students who submit documents within 10 business days of the registration deadline risk not being cleared in time to register.
How to Submit
- You can access the Patient Portal once you have matriculated and have received and claimed your Harvard Key.
- Contact your Registrar for Harvard Key questions.
- You must upload all vaccination documents directly to the Patient Portal. Do not email your documentation to us.
- Enter vaccination dates in the portal, in addition to uploading the supporting documentation.
Requirements for Uploads
- Documents must be in English.
- Documents must include your name, date of birth, date of vaccination, and name of vaccine given.
- The Immunization History Form must include the signature of your healthcare provider. The provider’s professional signature stamp at the bottom is required. Official hospital or office documentation completed by your provider can be submitted in lieu of the Immunization History Form.
Where to Get Your Immunizations
- You should receive your required immunizations before you arrive at Harvard.
- Many private health insurance plans cover the cost of immunizations.
- If you are unable to obtain these prior to your arrival on campus, you may arrange to get immunizations at various locations in the area.
- Please note that your health insurance plan might not pay for immunizations you receive, and you are responsible for the cost of the immunizations.
Additional Questions?
If contacting us via email, please include your full name, your school, and your Harvard ID number in the email message.
- Harvard College (undergraduates), Graduate School of Arts & Sciences (GSAS), Business (HBS), Design (HGSD), Divinity (HDS), Education (HGSE), Government (HKS), Public Health (HSPH), Summer School Programs
- Phone: (617) 495-2055
- Non-Clinical Medical Students
- Phone: (617) 432-1370
- Harvard Law School
- Phone: (617) 495-4414
Student Immunization Checklist
| Forms | Actions | Status |
|---|---|---|
General information for immunization compliance | Read the page. | |
Informational; bring with you to your provider if you are having your provider complete the Immunization History Form. | Read this and show to your provider. | |
Bring the Immunization Requirements, Healthcare Provider Report, and Immunization History forms to your health provider. Upon completion, upload the provider-signed and stamped Immunization History Form and Healthcare Provider’s Report to the Patient Portal. Enter all immunization dates within the “Medical Clearances” section of the patient portal. Upload supporting vaccine documentation into the Patient Portal. OR If you have immunization documents from your provider’s office, hospital, or other official documents, you can upload them and enter the immunization dates in lieu of having your provider complete the Immunization History Form. The Healthcare Provider’s Report is strongly recommended but not required. Your documentation must be in English. | Enter your immunization information into the HUHS Patient Portal. Upload the required supporting documentation to the HUHS Patient Portal. | |
To be completed and signed by your doctor. Upon completion, upload a provider-signed document to the HUHS Patient Portal. Tuberculosis screening is recommended but not required for compliance. | ||
Student Reported Health History | The Student Health History can be found on the homepage of the HUHS Patient Portal, to be completed electronically. The Student Reported Health History is required for compliance. | Health History completed on the HUHS Patient Portal. |
Profile | The Profile can be found on the homepage of the HUHS Patient Portal, to be completed electronically. | |
Informational; waiver to be completed, if applicable. | Submit only if you are seeking a waiver. | |
Informational only. | Read the page. |
Please Note: Immunization verification can take a minimum of 10 – 15 business days to process and clear for registration.
Log into the HUHS Patient Portal to check the status of your submission.