Following an extensive Systemwide Review and consultation process, the Office of the President has issued the final Policy on Vaccination Programs. The issued policy reflects adoption of the following interim revisions:
- The University’s COVID-19 vaccination program has transitioned to a Systemwide opt-out program for all covered individuals.
- The University’s seasonal influenza vaccination program remains an opt-out program.
The final policy newly adopts the following key revisions:
- The annual influenza compliance deadline has been changed from December 1 to November 1.
- The model COVID-19 vaccine declination statement has been updated.
Additionally, the Interim Program Attachments for University of California students will supersede the University’s 2016 Student Immunization Policy effective January 1, 2025.
Staying up-to-date with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest guidance on COVID-19 immunizations and influenza (flu) immunizations is a highly effective measure to reduce the risk of serious illness. As communicated by BruinPost on October 3, 2023, UCLA students, staff and faculty are required to self-attest to being up to date with COVID-19 and Influenza (flu) vaccinations, or affirmatively decline vaccinations. The UCLA COVID-19 Action Center is available for this purpose. A complete list of Campus Protocols addressing COVID-19 prevention, vaccines, testing, exposure management and isolation/quarantine is available to the Bruin community.
