Immunization and Allergy

1. Acquire an official copy of your immunization record from your healthcare provider, school or public health department OR have your healthcare provider complete and sign UD’s 2023–2024 immunization form.
2. Log into the UD Health Portal with your UDID and password.
3. Within the UD Health Portal, click the “Medical Clearances” link.
4. Click the green “Update” button next to “Immunization Form.”
5. Upload your immunization documentation outlined in Step 1.
6. If you are having difficulty uploading your document within the Medical Clearances section, you can attach it via secure message on your UD Health Portal or fax it to 302-831-6407.
7. Documentation is processed in the order it is received and the time frame for processing is dependent on submission volume. Please allow at least two weeks for processing.
8. You can check the status of your submission in the “Medical Clearances” section of your UD Health Portal. While the submission is under review, your status will display as “Awaiting Review.” When the submission has been reviewed and approved, your status will display as “Compliant.” If information is missing from your submission, you will receive an email to your UD email account notifying you of a secure message in your UD Health Portal for your review.

To submit a request for a religious or medical exemption from the required immunizations for the 2023–2024 academic year, please complete the following instructions:

1. Log in to your UD Health Portal and navigate to the Medical Clearances page from the menu.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and under the Clearance Exemptions section, click the Request an Exemption button.
3. Using the drop-down menu, choose the clearance item you are requesting an exemption for.*
   • *At this time, exemptions for each immunization requirement must be requested individually and supporting documentation must be submitted for each item. You may upload the same completed request form for each item.
4. Click “Continue.”
5. In the next screen you can download and preview the exemption request form. All exemptions must be requested via UD’s official form.
   • Please download and complete the appropriate section.
   • If you are requesting a religious exemption, please provide your personal statement.
   • If you are requesting a medical exemption, please have your MD/DO, PA or NP complete the medical exemption section.
   • All students must sign the second page outlining the risks and responsibilities of being unvaccinated. Your request will not be approved without this signed agreement.
6. Upload the completed and signed form to the on the same screen via the Upload button.
7. Select a Reason (Religious/Medical) from the drop-down menu.
8. Include any additional information in the Comment/Explanation This section is optional.
9. Click Submit to complete your request.
10. When your document has been uploaded, you will be able to see that your request is awaiting review, approved or denied under the Clearance Exemptions section in the Medical Clearance page of your UD Health Portal.
11. Exemptions are reviewed in the order they are received, and timing depends on the volume of submissions to Student Health. Please allow at least 2 weeks to process your request.