Every new or returning University of South Florida student has to submit the USF Medical History and Immunization Form before the university will let them register for classes. The form is a two-page document from Student Health Services, and most of the work is not the form itself but gathering vaccination records and getting them documented the way USF requires. A missing office stamp or an unsupported file type is enough to get a submission rejected, so the details below matter.
Gather Your Records First
Before you open the form, pull together your immunization history. USF accepts records from your childhood medical provider, the yellow baby immunization card many parents receive at birth, a high school or previous college health office, or a state immunization registry such as Florida SHOTS.
Everything must be in English. If your records are in another language, have them translated before you submit. You will also need your USF student ID number, the U-Number, and you should write it on every page you send to Student Health Services.
Which Vaccines USF Requires
USF’s requirements split into vaccines you must document and vaccines you can decline in writing.
MMR Is Required
If you were born after December 31, 1956, you need proof of two MMR doses to enroll at any Florida state university. Both doses must have been given after your first birthday and must be at least 28 days apart.1University of South Florida. USF Medical History and Immunization Form If you cannot locate your records, USF will accept an IgG quantitative lab report (a blood titer) done within the last five years showing positive immunity to measles and rubella. The report has to include the numerical result and the reference range.2University of South Florida. Immunization Requirements
Hepatitis B and Meningitis Are Waivable
Florida law requires USF to inform admitted students about meningococcal meningitis and hepatitis B and the vaccines against them. Students in on-campus housing are expected to show proof for both, but any student 18 or older can decline either vaccine by signing a waiver. For a student under 18, a parent or guardian signs.3The Florida Legislature. Florida Statutes 1006.69 – Vaccination Against Meningococcal Meningitis and Hepatitis B
Acceptable proof for hepatitis B is three documented vaccine dates or a quantitative titer showing positive immunity. For meningitis, USF asks for a Menactra (MCV4) dose given after the student’s sixteenth birthday. You can waive either one in Student Self-Service or by checking the decline box on the form.2University of South Florida. Immunization Requirements
TB Screening for International Addresses
If you used an international address on your USF application, you must complete a tuberculosis screening within six months before the first semester you physically attend classes on any USF campus. A TB skin test counts, as do blood tests like the T-Spot or QuantiFERON-TB Gold.4University of South Florida. Immunizations – International Student Support A positive screening usually triggers a chest X-ray as follow-up. USF applies this requirement based on the address you listed, not your nationality.
Filling Out the Form
The form has three sections. Work through them in order.
Section A: Student Information and Medical History
Fill in your legal name, date of birth, USF ID number, USF email, phone number, and the semester you plan to start. Below that, the form asks you to self-report past conditions, surgeries, allergies, and current medications. This gives campus health staff background in case of an emergency. The information is protected under federal privacy law, so answer honestly.
Section B: Immunization Records
Enter each vaccine date in month/day/year format. If you are attaching separate official records, such as a printout from your pediatrician or a state registry, you can skip filling in the date boxes, but the attached records must carry the provider’s typed contact information or an official stamp. If instead a provider is writing dates directly on the form, that provider must sign it and apply an official office stamp that includes an address. Without both the signature and the stamp, USF will reject the submission.5University of South Florida. USF Medical History and Immunization Form
This is where most submissions fail. A provider signature by itself is not enough. USF specifically requires the office stamp, and if your doctor’s office does not routinely stamp forms, you need to ask for it. Handwritten provider addresses are not accepted; the contact information must be typed or stamped.
Section C: Medical Consent for Students Under 18
If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign Section C. It authorizes USF Student Health Services to provide medical care if needed. Students 18 or older skip this section entirely.1University of South Florida. USF Medical History and Immunization Form
How to Submit It
USF accepts the form through several channels. Digital uploads are faster and easier to track.
- MyBullsPath or the web submission portal. Accepted formats are PDF, JPG, and PNG. Make sure your scans are legible; blurry phone photos of vaccination cards are a common cause of delay.6University of South Florida. Immunizations – First Year Students
- Fax to 813-974-5888. Put your name, date of birth, and USF student ID on every page.7University of South Florida. Immunizations Frequently Asked Questions
- Mail to Student Compliance Office, Student Health & Wellness Center, 4202 E Fowler Ave SWC 310, Tampa, FL 33620. Mail is slower, so if your registration window is close, send digitally instead.2University of South Florida. Immunization Requirements
For questions by phone, call Student Health Services at 813-974-2331 and press option 4 for immunization compliance.
Checking Your Hold and Fixing Rejections
Normal processing runs 48 to 72 business hours. As the semester approaches and volume spikes, it can stretch to 10 business days.8University of South Florida. Student Health Services Immunizations Submit early. Waiting until the week before classes is how students miss their registration appointment.
To see where you stand, log in to myUSF, open Student Self-Service, click Student, then Personal Information, then View Immunization Record. Outstanding items appear there, and if the immunization restriction is gone, you are cleared.9University of South Florida. Registrar FAQs
If a submission was rejected, Student Health Services usually notes the reason in that same record view. The common reasons are a missing provider stamp, illegible documents, vaccine dates that violate the spacing rules, and files in unsupported formats. Fix the issue and resubmit. There is no penalty for a second try, but the processing clock starts over.
Medical Exemptions
If a vaccine is medically contraindicated for you, because of an allergy to a component or an immune condition, have your physician write a letter on office letterhead explaining why you cannot safely receive that specific vaccine. Submit the letter through the same channels as the form. USF reviews medical exemptions case by case. During an outbreak or public health emergency, students with exemptions on file may be excluded from campus until the situation is resolved.
If You Need a Vaccine and Have No Insurance
If you are missing a required vaccine and have no health insurance, you have a few options. County health departments often offer vaccinations on a sliding-fee scale based on income. Federally funded community health centers provide low-cost vaccines, and you can locate one through the Health Resources & Services Administration locator at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov. USF’s Student Health Services clinic also administers vaccines on campus, though fees apply. Out-of-pocket costs without insurance generally run from about $25 to over $150 per dose depending on the vaccine, so call ahead for pricing before you book.