<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">Dear Highlanders, </div><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div lang="EN-US" link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style="word-wrap:break-word"><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Welcome to the 2025–2026 academic year at UC Riverside! I want to share important information that will help ensure the health and safety of our campus community. </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">UCR has a mandatory immunization process for all incoming and returning students. We’ve partnered with Med+Proctor, a third-party vendor, to make this process as easy for you as possible. </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">What You Need to Do </p><p class="MsoNormal">1) Set up your account at <a href="https://support.medproctor.com/faq-about-medproctor/" target="_blank">medproctor.com</a> using your UCR student email </p><p class="MsoNormal">2) Complete the Medical Information & Immunization Form </p><p class="MsoNormal">3) Complete the TB screening questionnaire </p><p class="MsoNormal">4) Upload required vaccination documentation </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Immunization verification through Med+Proctor is free for the standard service. Optional expedited processing is available for a small fee. </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Where to Get Vaccinated </p><p class="MsoNormal">Beginning Sept. 22, students with UC SHIP (student health insurance) can get all required vaccinations free of charge at Student Health Services. Appointments can be scheduled through the <a href="https://studenthealth.ucr.edu/meeting-immunization-requirements" target="_blank">Student Health Patient Portal</a>. Students without UC SHIP can receive vaccinations on campus for a fee or through their own health provider. </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Student Health Services is located on the first floor of the Student Health and Counseling Center (SHCC) near Lot 21. </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Avoid a Registration Hold </p><p class="MsoNormal">The deadline for medical clearance for the fall quarter is Oct. 13. Complete your verification right away to avoid a health hold on your account, which will block you from registering for classes or making changes to your class schedule. </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Questions regarding immunization verification? </p><p class="MsoNormal">Visit the <a href="https://support.medproctor.com/faq-about-medproctor/" target="_blank">Med+Proctor FAQ</a>. For UCR-specific questions, send a message through the <a href="https://studenthealth.ucr.edu/meeting-immunization-requirements" target="_blank">Student Health Patient Portal</a> and select “Immunization Mandate Staff.” </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for helping to keep our campus healthy for a safe and successful year ahead. </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">For more information about Student Health Services, visit <a href="https://studenthealth.ucr.edu/" target="_blank">studenthealth.ucr.edu</a>. </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Warm regards, </p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal">Dr. Kenneth Han </p><p class="MsoNormal">Chief Physician </p><p class="MsoNormal">UCR Student Health Services </p></div>
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