Enterprise HealthUniversity of California-Berkeley immunization requirements
The short answer
To enroll at University of California-Berkeley, students generally need proof of MMR, MenACWY, Tdap, Varicella.
All students
| Vaccine | What's required | Status |
|---|---|---|
| MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)Derived | Two doses of MMR or proof of immunity (systemwide requirement). | Required |
| Meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY)Derived | MenACWY dose at age 16+ for students aged 21 and under. | Required |
| Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)Derived | One Tdap dose, typically within the last 10 years. | Required |
| Varicella (chickenpox)Derived | Two doses of varicella vaccine or proof of immunity. | Required |
| Hepatitis BDerived | Hepatitis B series required for students who are under 19 years of age. | Conditional |
Recommended
| Vaccine | What's required | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Meningococcal B (MenB)Derived | MenB series recommended for young adults (ages 16–23) through shared clinical decision-making. | Recommended |
| Influenza (seasonal)Derived | Annual seasonal influenza vaccine for all students. | Recommended |
| COVID-19Derived | Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccination per current CDC guidance. | Recommended |
Health-professions & clinical-rotation students
Students placed in clinical sites carry an occupational-health style clearance on top of the all-student requirements — titers, TB screening and annual boosters tied to a clinical site.
| Vaccine | What's required | Status |
|---|---|---|
| MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)Derived | Documented immunity to measles, mumps and rubella by titer or a two-dose series. | Required |
| Varicella (chickenpox)Derived | Documented immunity to varicella by titer or vaccination. | Required |
| Hepatitis BDerived | Complete Hepatitis B series plus a positive surface-antibody (anti-HBs) titer before patient contact. | Required |
| Tuberculosis screeningDerived | Baseline tuberculosis screening (IGRA preferred) on entry, with annual screening based on risk assessment. | Required |
| Influenza (seasonal)Derived | Annual seasonal influenza vaccination during clinical rotations. | Required |
Verify before you rely on this. This record for University of California-Berkeley is generated from the jurisdiction baseline, not a verified campus feed. Always confirm current requirements with the University of California-Berkeley student health center and the California Department of Public Health.
Sources & provenance
- Centers for Disease Control and PreventionCDC immunization of health-care personnel guidanceReference →
- Advisory Committee on Immunization PracticesCDC/ACIP recommended immunization scheduleReference →
- University of California / CSU system policyUC/CSU systemwide immunization requirement
Need a provider near Berkeley?
Enterprise Health manages the immunization record. The BlueHive Network is the provider-discovery layer — search for a clinic near campus that administers these vaccines and titers.
California state context
California has no statewide college immunization law. Instead the University of California and California State University systems set systemwide requirements — typically Hepatitis B for students under 19, plus MMR, varicella, Tdap and meningococcal — and each campus health center administers holds and compliance.
Frequently asked
What vaccines does University of California-Berkeley require?
To enroll at University of California-Berkeley, students generally need proof of MMR, MenACWY, Tdap, Varicella. These are resolved from System policy (UC / CSU), not a statewide mandate plus national CDC/ACIP guidance, so the exact list can vary by program and housing.
Where do University of California-Berkeley's immunization requirements come from?
California has no statewide college immunization law. Instead the University of California and California State University systems set systemwide requirements — typically Hepatitis B for students under 19, plus MMR, varicella, Tdap and meningococcal — and each campus health center administers holds and compliance.
Is this an official University of California-Berkeley requirement list?
No. This is an illustrative concept generated from the California baseline, not a verified campus feed. Always confirm current requirements with the University of California-Berkeley student health center and the California Department of Public Health.
About this page. This is an illustrative concept page generated by Enterprise Health to demonstrate a programmatic, knowledge-graph-driven requirements library. Vaccine lists are representative examples, not official guidance — always confirm current requirements with the University of California-Berkeley student health center and your program before submitting records.
This is what Enterprise Health manages for campus health teams
One certified record tracks every student's immunizations, titers and clearances — and places (and clears) the registration holds automatically, across every campus in the system.