Exemptions and Waivers
Medical and Religious Exemption Requests
Students attending UMass Boston may request an exemption from any immunization requirement, subject to religious and disability accommodations pursuant to state and federal law. An exemption cannot be submitted for the Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Questionnaire, as all students must complete this web-based questionnaire.
Medical Exemptions
- Download the Medical Immunization Exemption Form and have your healthcare provider complete and sign the form.
- Log in to the My Health Beacon Portal and click on the "Medical Clearances" tab on the home page, located in the left-hand column. This will bring you to your own medical clearances page, where you can track the status of all your requirements.
- Locate the "Immunization Records" requirement and click on the "Update" tab to arrive at the upload window.
- Click on the "Upload" tab and select the document you want to upload.
- Please ensure all documents have your full name and date of birth.
- If you have immunization records, please also submit these records for review.
- Please allow 48 business hours for a nurse to review your submission. If your medical exemption form is approved, your immunization status will be updated to reflect your medical exemption.
An exemption cannot be submitted for the Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Questionnaire, as all students must complete this web-based questionnaire on the My Health Beacon Portal.
Religious Exemptions
To submit a religious exemption, please call 617-287-5661 to schedule an appointment with a UHS Nurse.
An exemption cannot be submitted for the Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Questionnaire, as all students must complete this web-based questionnaire on the My Health Beacon Portal.
Meningococcal Vaccination Waiver
Students attending UMass Boston may waive the Meningococcal vaccine requirement.
To submit a waiver, please call 617-287-5661 to schedule an appointment with a UHS Nurse.