Are my international vaccine and booster accepted for UC campus access?

Several international vaccination options are accepted for access to °®¶¹´«Ã½ Silicon Valley Campus and other University of California facilities.

If you¡¯ve received your COVID vaccine and booster outside of the U.S., the injections must be approved by the World Health Organization (WHO). Here¡¯s what you need to be fully vaccinated and comply with UC policy:

WHO-approved mRNA shots

  • 2 WHO-approved shots of Pfizer or Moderna + 1 mRNA booster dose of Pfizer or Moderna.
  • 2 WHO-approved shots + 1 WHO-approved booster
  • 2 WHO-approved + 2 mRNA full dose + 1 mRNA booster dose (Pfizer or Moderna)

If you have received a booster dose of a WHO-approved international vaccine or a booster dose of Moderna or Pfizer, then you will meet the booster requirements and be compliant.

Want to receive a vaccination or booster dose?

If you would like to receive a booster dose of an mRNA vaccine or start the full series of shots, you do not need to wait after your WHO-approved international vaccine.

J&J is not accepted by UC.

Please note: Because the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is not an mRNA vaccine such as Pfizer and Moderna it is not an acceptable option.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022