COVID-19 Student Self-Certification Instructions

Instructions for COVID-19 Student Self-Certification

Step 1: Log in to the MyCalStateLA portal.

Step 2: Under the Applications section, click on Student Health Center Patient Portal and sign in with your MyCalStateLA ID username and password.

Step 3: On the Student Health Center Patient Portal homepage, follow the instructions under Covid-19 Vaccination, Enrollment Immunization and Screening Requirements for Incoming Students and click on Clearances and Forms on the left-hand navigation bar.

Step 4: Update your COVID-19 vaccination record or request for a medical or religious exemption.

For updating your vaccination record:

• 1) Click on the Update button for COVID Vaccine under Items required for clearance.

• 2) Under COVID-19 Vaccination Card Upload, upload a copy of your proof of vaccination document per the instructions on screen.

• 3) Under COVID-19 Vaccine History, add your vaccination details per the instructions on screen.

• 4) Click Done. You will see a confirmation message that your immunization changes have been successfully saved.

NOTE: All compliance status updates will be reflected on the Clearances and Forms tab once records have been processed by the staff.

For an exemption request:

• 1) Click on Downloadable Forms on the left-hand navigation bar or click on the Downloadable Forms link on the Clearances and Forms page.

• 2) Under either COVID-19 Exemption Request – Medical or COVID-19 Exemption Request – Religious, click Preview or Download to review the instructions.

• 3) Click the Upload button to upload your supporting documentation.

• 4) Once your file has been attached, scroll down to select Save. You will see a confirmation message once your file has been successfully uploaded.

NOTE: All compliance status updates will be reflected on the Clearances and Forms tab once records have been processed by the staff.

HELPFUL REMINDERS

• Your updated proof of vaccination that includes your booster should include:
  • The date(s) you received each of your vaccination doses, including the booster.
  • The name of the vaccine you received.
  • Your full name and birth date, which should match your Cal State LA information in GET.
• Supported image types include: .jpg, .jpeg, .pdf, .png, .jfif, .tiff, .bmp
• Alternatively, you can attach your official state digital vaccination record as your proof, which you can access on the state of California's Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record portal. Be sure to include the QR code and all of your vaccine administration information, rather than just the QR code.

QUESTIONS

Find frequently asked questions for students related to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement on the Health Watch website. If you have additional questions after reviewing the FAQ, you can call 323-343-3633 or email [email protected].