Housing COVID-19 Information & Updates

COVID-19 vaccinations are now readily available for the majority of the population and are our best tool to overcome the pandemic. In order to provide the safest possible congregate housing experience, SF State Housing requires that ALL potential residents are fully vaccinated (including booster) prior to moving on campus. Any student who receives an SF State Housing reservation must upload proof of COVID-19 vaccination or request a medical or religious exemption prior to move-in when completing the Move-in Confirmation form. Failure to upload proof of COVID-19 vaccination or exemption request will result in the administrative cancellation of your housing reservation.

PROOF OF VACCINATION:

• Once your proof of vaccination is received or your exemption request is approved, you will be eligible to receive your move-in time and date.
• Students who request for an exemption WILL NOT receive their move-in time and date until their exemption request has been reviewed and approved by the appropriate campus committee/department.

International Students: If you cannot get vaccinated in your home country prior to arriving to the United States, there is alternate documentation that you can provide in order to submit the Move-in Confirmation form. Please contact the Student Housing Office by email at housing@sfsu.edu for further details. 

ACCEPTED FORMS OF COVID-19 VACCINATION PROOF:

• A COVID-19 vaccination card that clearly states your name and any other personal identification information, and the dates that you received your first and second (if applicable) shot and your booster.
• Medical Immunization Records that reflect receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.

REQUESTING AN EXEMPTION:

• Students who are requesting a medical or religious exception from COVID-19 vaccination will need to provide supporting documentation.
• Upon receipt, your documentation will be thoroughly reviewed by a designated campus committee/department. 
• If your exemption request is approved, you may be required to take routine COVID-19 tests. There are NO exceptions for COVID-19 testing for students that have been approved for a vaccine exemption.

ACCEPTED FORMS OF MEDICAL OR RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION DOCUMENTATION:

• A letter from your primary health care provider that indicates that you cannot receive the COVID-19 vaccine (per HIPPA compliance, your health care provider should exclude the exact reasoning to why you cannot receive the COVID-19 vaccine).
• A document outlining your religious exemption request and the reasoning behind it. Please be as thorough as possible.