Timing and type of a COVID-19 booster depends on which primary series you received, which the CDC outlined here.

Boosters shot need to be received within 30 days of eligibility to meet the university requirements.

If you have a known COVID-19 infection, you should defer your booster shot at least until you have recovered (if symptoms were present) and have met the criteria to end your isolation.

Reminder: Bring your COVID-19 vaccination card to your booster shot appointment so your provider can fill in the information about your booster dose.

You can use Vaccines.gov to find a location offering the COVID-19 vaccine near you, then call or visit their website to make an appointment.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services also provides information, by county, on available vaccines and how to make an appointment.

University Health Service:

• All U-M students and patients/employees who have an active patient portal account can schedule a vaccination appointment through the portal.
• Appointments are available Tuesdays 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and Thursdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Pop-up vaccine clinics are being offered in partnership with local pharmacies. Check the UHS website for current information on pop-up clinics.

Occupational Health Services:

• OHS offers the two-dose Pfizer vaccine for university employees by appointment only.
• Employees coming to OHS for their vaccination must have their UMID and their vaccination card, if coming for a second-dose vaccination.
• Employees can review available times and sign up here.

Michigan Medicine:

• Vaccination clinics are located at the North Campus Research Complex Building 200, Brighton Health Center, and Northville Health Center. See the Your Vaccination Appointment page for maps and other details specific to these locations.
• Appointments can be scheduled online through the MyUofMHealth patient portal. If you do not have a portal account, you can schedule an appointment by calling 734-763-6336. At the prompt, press 1 for COVID-19 vaccinations and then 2 to speak with an agent.
• You do not have to be an established Michigan Medicine patient to schedule an appointment, but you do need a Michigan Medicine medical record number (MRN). Please call 734-936-4990 to set up an MRN before scheduling an appointment.

For up-to-date university vaccination opportunities, please visit https://campusblueprint.umich.edu/vaccine/.

• Individuals are considered up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations if they have received their booster shot or are within six months of a two-dose series or two months of a one-dose vaccine.
• Individuals are not up to date if they are unvaccinated or more than six months have passed since their second mRNA dose (or more than 2 months after the J&J vaccine) and not yet boosted.

Regarding the mixing of vaccine doses:

• Individuals who have not received all the recommended doses of a COVID-19 vaccine listed for emergency use by WHO may be offered a complete FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine series.
• Based on updated guidelines from CDC, the university will accept mix-and-match vaccination combinations as long as all doses are from vaccines that are FDA- and/or WHO-authorized or -approved. Such persons are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 ≥2 weeks after receipt of the second dose of their vaccine.

A COVID-19 booster shot is required for all faculty, staff and students on the Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint campuses, including Michigan Medicine, under a revised U-M vaccination policy. The deadline for Ann Arbor campus community members to receive the booster shot is Feb. 4 or as soon as they are eligible thereafter, based on their individual vaccination schedule.

To report that you have received a COVID-19 Booster, submit information via the Report COVID 19 Booster Information form.

Yes, exemptions to the booster requirement are available here for those who completed their initial COVID-19 vaccine series. If you previously completed an exemption request and were approved for the initial COVID-19 vaccine series, you need not apply for an exemption to the booster requirement. Individuals who still have not completed their vaccine series and would like an exemption from the vaccination itself should submit the existing vaccination exemption request form (not the booster exemption form).

Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adults and children may have some side effects from a COVID-19 vaccine, including pain, redness or swelling at the injection site, tiredness, headache, muscle pain, chills, fever and nausea. Serious side effects are rare, but may occur. More info is available here.

The deadline for the Ann Arbor campus to receive the booster shot is Feb. 4 or as soon as possible thereafter based on eligibility. To report that you have received a COVID-19 Booster, submit information via the Report COVID 19 Booster Information form.

You do not need to take any action with the university at this time. Schedule your shot as soon as you are eligible to receive the booster and submit your information via the report booster information form.

The university is working to establish systems for appropriate follow-up with individuals who do not submit booster information by February 4 or on their booster eligibility timeline.

All students, faculty and staff on the three U-M campuses, including Michigan Medicine are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including a booster shot) and to submit their vaccination information. This includes all students and employees (regular and temporary), including:

• Employees who are not currently working (e.g., off work on unpaid leaves of absence, in unpaid reduction-in-force status, no longer working in a temporary appointment where the termination hasn't been processed yet).
• Students and employees in fully remote situations.
• Students in fully remote programs and located in international locations where the vaccine is available. These students are advised to request a temporary postponement using the appropriate form on Wolverine Access.

New federal COVID-19 vaccination mandates apply to bargained-for University of Michigan employees on all three campuses who are not currently covered by the university’s vaccination policy. Note: enforcement of these mandates are currently on hold pending court action.

The university’s decision to require its community to receive a COVID-19 booster is rooted in the goal of minimizing community spread of the virus, limiting containment efforts, and minimizing possible disruptions to the academic term to keep the campus community together for another successful term of providing a vibrant Michigan experience.

The decision was made with the input and consideration of a large committee of campus and public health experts and supported by university leadership, and is in alignment with the recommendations of national organizations (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American College Health Association).

If you are 18 years or older you may choose which COVID-19 vaccine you receive as a booster shot. Some people may prefer the vaccine type that they originally received, and others may prefer to get a different booster. CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots. Additional information is available from the CDC here including recommendations for those who were vaccinated with a vaccine not approved/authorized by the FDA: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html?s_cid=11706:cdc%20covid%20booster:sem.ga:p:RG:GM:gen:PTN:FY22

The verification team reviews each submission for accuracy and authenticity.

There is no need for the U-M community to ask other members of the U-M community their vaccination status as being vaccinated or receiving an exemption or postponement is required under the U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

Supervisors and other university officials will have access to reports for managing compliance with the mandate that are in development, and will be shared in September.

You will need to submit your booster information. To report that you have received a COVID-19 Booster, submit information via the Report COVID 19 Booster Information form.

New federal COVID-19 vaccination mandates apply to bargained-for University of Michigan employees on all three campuses who are not currently covered by the university’s vaccination policy. Note: enforcement of these mandates are currently on hold pending court action.

No. If you have already been granted an exemption to the vaccination policy you do not need to take any further action. Continue to complete the required weekly testing and mask while indoors.

Individuals can submit their information via the links available on Wolverine Access: https://wolverineaccess.umich.edu/collection/all/covid-19

The university is not not allowed to access employee MiChart records without the permission of the employee. Therefore, employees must self-report their vaccination information using the completed vaccination link.

The University of Michigan is providing limited exemptions to the vaccination requirement for medical or religious reasons. The forms to request an exemption and temporary postponement can be found below:

• COVID-19 booster exemption and temporary postponement request form.
• COVID-19 vaccination exemption and temporary postponement request form.

Those requesting a medical exemption must provide an explanation of the medical conditions that would make it unsafe to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, such as a documented history of a severe allergic reaction to any component of the vaccine. The request must include documentation from a health care provider in support of the request. Any request without documentation will be declined.

Those seeking a religious exemption are asked to explain why their “sincerely held religious belief” precludes them from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. While documentation is not required, the university is asking those requesting this exemption to include any supporting documentation that is relevant to the request, such as an additional written statement or written information provided by a religious or spiritual leader.

Exemption requests will be reviewed by designated U-M staff members from a number of units, including University Health Service, Student Life, Human Resources and Occupational Health Services, as well as representatives from all three campuses and the health system.

For more FAQs on vaccination exemption and postponement requests visit:

• Student FAQs
• Employee FAQs
• Data/Privacy FAQs

Student, faculty and staff with lingering questions are able to discuss the topic with advisers provided by the university. Advisers are available to answer general questions about the vaccine, its safety and the role of vaccination in personal and community health. The resource is available to students and employees across all three campuses and Michigan Medicine.

Advisers will field questions from faculty and staff by phone on weekdays from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The phone number is 734-764-8021; callers should select prompt No. 2.

In addition to accessing an adviser by phone, students may also sign up for a Zoom discussion with a clinician or nurse using the University Health Service website. The advisers are available for sessions on weekdays from 8-10 a.m.

Advisers will not offer medical advice or address any issues related to human resources or university policy.

Students who do not comply with the university’s COVID-19 vaccination policy will be subject to a number of interventions and administrative actions, including a hold on their student account.

Employees out of compliance with the university’s COVID-19 vaccination policy will face accountability measures, including a 30-day unpaid leave and dismissal if they fail to come into compliance at the end of that period. These actions take effect Nov. 8 for staff and at the end of the academic semester for faculty. More details are available here: https://record.umich.edu/articles/sanctions-set-for-employees-not-complying-with-vaccine-policy/

Yes. Individuals who are not fully vaccinated are required to complete weekly COVID-19 testing until they are fully vaccinated. The CDC and U-M consider individuals fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine.

Within 10 business days of submitting your vaccination information, you will receive an email alerting you to whether your information was verified or rejected. Common reasons for rejected records include no name on the vaccination card, vaccination card was not legible, or missing information.

• Employees are encouraged to share their verification email with their supervisors.
• Students expecting an exemption from mandatory testing must be fully vaccinated. To be considered fully vaccinated you must have received all doses of the vaccine at least 2 weeks ago. If you are expecting a quarantine waiver associated with an exposure to COVID-19, you must be fully vaccinated. Please be sure that the Contact Tracing Corps knows that you have submitted this form so that they can expedite the validation process.

Please allow up to 10 business days for the review of your record submission. Do not submit your information an additional time. Individuals will receive an email alerting them to whether their information was verified or rejected. If it has been more than 10 business days, contact the Campus COVID-19 Call Center 734-936-7000. Call Center hours are Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Check for any changes to your vaccination status in the ResponsiBLUE App.

Some of the common reasons a submission is rejected include: no name on the vaccination card, vaccination card was not legible, the lot number entered on the form did not match the lot number on the vaccination card, or the vaccination card image did not upload properly.

Please resubmit your vaccination information in Wolverine Access via the reporting tool, or contact the Campus COVID-19 Call Center 734-936-7000. Call Center hours are Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Vaccination is free for faculty, staff and students. Health insurance is not required, but if you have insurance, please bring your card to your appointment. There are no out-of-pocket costs to you.

• If you did not receive a COVID-19 vaccination card at your first appointment, contact the vaccination provider site where you got your first shot or your state health department to find out how you can get a card.

• If you have lost your vaccination card or don’t have a copy, contact your vaccination provider directly to access your vaccination record.

  • Students vaccinated through Michigan Medicine or UHS, click here for more information on how to request your records.
  • Employees who received their vaccination at a Michigan Medicine (MM) COVID-19 vaccination location (Ford Auditorium, Danto Auditorium, Michigan Stadium, Brighton Health Center, etc.) can access information on how to request your records here.
  • If you cannot contact your vaccination provider directly, contact your state health department’s immunization information system (IIS). You can find state IIS information on the CDC website. Vaccination providers are required to report COVID-19 vaccinations to their IIS and related systems.
• Bring your vaccination card with you to your second shot appointment so your provider can fill in the information about your second dose.
• Keep your vaccination card in case you need it for future use. Consider taking a picture of your vaccination card after your second shot appointment as a backup copy.

Unit leadership will have access to data about compliance for employees or students in their area. At this point, access is limited to a very small group including deans, top-level unit leadership and human resources departments for the purpose of implementing public health-informed plans and decisions and ensuring compliance with U-M policies.

More information on compliance followup and guidance is available here: https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/covid-19-information-employees/u-m-covid-19-vaccination-requirement

Supervisors can encourage employees to self-report vaccine status voluntarily through the university process.

Once they self-report, employees can voluntarily show their supervisor their ResponsiBLUE status.

A supervisor may request that an employee who reports to them display their verified vaccination status information. More information is available on the U-M Human Resources website.

Yes, the CDC has updated its guidance about this. COVID-19 vaccines and other vaccines may now be administered without regard to timing. This includes simultaneous administration of COVID-19 vaccines and other vaccines on the same day, as well as co-administration within 14 days.

The University of Michigan understands that access to COVID-19 vaccines is variable worldwide and is committed to offering any community member who is in need of vaccination the opportunity to get vaccinated when they arrive in Ann Arbor. This includes students arriving from domestic locations as well as students arriving from abroad.

For the purpose of meeting U-M COVID-19 policies and quarantine and isolation requirements, the university recognizes vaccines that are authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or the World Health Organization. The list of recognized vaccines may change; you can view the current WHO list on their website (look for the COVID-19 vaccine EUL issued list): https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/covid-19-vaccines.

U-M will assist those seeking to comply with U-M COVID-19 policies and requirements, as needed. This will include offering the opportunity of additional vaccination upon their arrival with a recognized vaccine, or requiring additional mitigation strategies (mandatory testing/quarantine requirements) for those vaccinated with a non-authorized vaccine or those granted an exemption from the COVID-19 vaccine requirement.

For more information or to request assistance, contact the U-M COVID-19 Campus Call Center at 734-936-7000.

No. At this time, the only channel for submitting vaccination and exemption information is via the secure self-reporting forms.