Incoming Students

What happens if I do not submit my immunization records?

• Students who do not submit their immunizations by the required deadline (Fall-June 30, Spring- December 31) are subject to a $100 late fee. Failure to submit required immunization will also result in a registration hold on your account, which means you will be unable to register for and add/drop classes.

I am an international student and cannot receive some of the required immunization in my country. What do I do?

• Please submit all available immunization records to your Healthy Hokies Portal. If you are unable to receive certain immunizations in your country, you may receive your noncompliant vaccines once you have arrived in the US. There is an international immunization clinic on August 14^th, 2024 from 9-5 in the Squires Student Center, or you can call 540-231-7621 to schedule an appointment to have it completed here at the health center. You will not be charged for the late fee if you complete the immunizations required upon the start of classes. This exemption is ONLY for international students unable to receive vaccines in their country, not for domestic students who are out of the country for travel.

My primary care physician does not have any appointments available before the deadline. Can I receive an extension?

• If you are unable to make an appointment with your primary care provider to receive required immunizations, there are other options for care. Vaccines may be available at private doctor offices, pharmacies, workplaces, community health clinics, health departments or other community locations, such as schools and religious centers. You are able to request your existing medical records from your primary care provider without an appointment. As a general rule, extensions will not be granted.

I am a Graduate student who was previously enrolled at Virginia Tech. Do I still need submit my immunizations?

• Yes, new graduate students are still required to submit updated immunizations. If you were previously a student at Virginia Tech and submitted records, they will be in your Healthy Hokie Portal. However, you may have incomplete forms and immunizations that need to be completed or updated with a booster, and you will need to log into the Healthy Hokies Portal to complete and review these.

Do I have to use the form you provided?

• In order to avoid confusion regarding acceptable vs. non-acceptable criteria for immunization status, we recommend that you print the Immunization History Form and give it to your health care provider(s) to fill out and sign. However, as long as the document from your provider has all your required immunizations and is signed, you may submit that in place of the form we provide on our website.

Are all campuses required to submit immunizations?

• All campuses are required to submit immunizations with the exception of students who are fully remote/virtual. The Schiffert Health Center cannot help you change your remote status, you will need to contact the Registrar’s Office if you believe that you are eligible to be classified as fully remote student.

I am having trouble uploading my document to the Healthy Hokie Portal.

• If you are having trouble uploading documentation, please contact the Health Information Management team at 540-231-6444 or Health@vt.edu.
• Additionally, you may mail or fax the forms.
  Mailing address:
  Schiffert Health Center
  895 Washington Street, SW
  Virginia Tech, McComas Hall (0140)
  Blacksburg, VA 24061
  Fax: 540-231-6900

Who can I contact if I have further questions?

• Our Health Information Management team can be reached at 540-231-6444 or by email at Health@vt.edu.