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Online Student Immunization Requirements

Online students at UL Lafayette can choose to submit an immunization exemption if they do not plan to visit campus.  

You must either submit an immunization form, completed by your physician, or an exemption to register for courses.  

Note: All students must also complete and submit the tuberculosis questionnaire. See process below. 

To request an exemption:

  1. Log in to ULink using your ULID and password. 
  2. Navigate to the “Health & Wellness” card on your ULink dashboard. 
  3. Select "Medicat Patient Portal."
  4. In the Medicat Patient Portal, select "Forms."
  5. On the Forms page, select “Request for Exemption from Immunizations Form.”
  6. Save the PDF to your device and fill out the form, selecting all immunizations.
    • Download Adobe Acrobat Reader for free and use the "Fill & Sign" feature under "All tools" to complete the form.
  7. Return to the Medicat Patient Portal and select "Upload."
  8. Navigate to the drop-down box at the bottom of the page to select “Vaccine Exemption Request Form.”
  9. With “Vaccine Exemption Request Form” chosen, click “Select File” to upload your completed exemption form.
  10. Submit the file and allow for 1-2 business days for processing before your hold is lifted. 

To submit your immunization records instead, follow these steps:  

  1. Log in to ULink using your ULID and password.
  2. Navigate to the “Health & Wellness” card on your ULink dashboard.
  3. Select "Medicat Patient Portal."
  4. In the Medicat Patient Portal, select “Upload.” 
  5. Navigate to the drop-down box at the bottom of the page to select “Immunization Record.”
  6. With “Immunization Record” chosen, click “Select File” to upload a photo or copy of your records. 
  7. Submit the file and allow for 1-2 business days for processing. 

To submit the tuberculosis questionnaire:

  1. From the top menu, select "Forms." 
  2. Select "TB Screen Questionnaire."
  3. Complete and submit the form. 

You can find more information on the Student Health website. You’ll also find details about the benefits of vaccination, exemptions, and where you can receive a vaccine on campus and in the community.