USC requires all health professional students to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Student, faculty and staff can be exempt from this requirement if they have a medical contradiction to the vaccine. Student, faculty and staff can request exemption from this requirement if they have a religious contraindication to the vaccine(s). In order to qualify for a religious exemption please describe below the student/faculty/staff’s religious beliefs and how these are beliefs are contrary to the practice of immunization. This explanation should include enough detail that the institution can determine that these beliefs are sincerely held and consistently guide and influence the student/faculty/staff’s life.
If the student/faculty/staff is under the age of 18, this statement should be provided and signed by the parent/guardian. If the student/faculty/staff is 18 years old or older, then the statement should be provided by and signed by the student/faculty/staff. If more space is needed, please use the back of this page.
☐ Student ☐ USC Faculty/Staff: Title:______________________________ Department:_____________________________
↓Legal Name (Last, First) Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY) USC ID
↓ E‐mail Address Telephone Cell Home Phone
Statement of religious contraindication for COVID vaccination:
Acknowledgment and Signature
By signing this declaration the student/faculty/staff, or if a minor, his/her parent or legal guardian, verifies the request for exemption from required COVID vaccination by the University of Southern California on the basis of genuine and sincere religious beliefs.
An unvaccinated student is at greater risk of becoming ill with COVID.
I understand this Religious Exception Form and have had the opportunity to ask questions about it. I verify the truth and accuracy of my statements in this Religious Exception Form.
Signature: ______ Date: _
Parent/Guardian Signature (if under 18 years old):_____________________________________________
*For use by USC Student Health staff only*
Date Received: _ Date Approved: ________________ Date Denied:
Reviewer Name (Print):
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