UPenn JUST sent me information about PennChart + immunization requirements. Am I cooked?

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Hey everyone, kinda freaked out right now and would appreciate any guidance.

For context, I am a new international student enrolling in Penn this fall.

Earlier today I received an email from Penn informing me of their immunization requirements. This is the first I’ve heard of this since I was admitted to the university. I was also told to upload these requirements through PennChart, but have yet to receive the activation link they mentioned.

Their website says I must upload my immunization records before I arrive on campus, but I will be travelling to the US in literally a few days, and it likely won’t be possible for me to get my immunization form verified & signed by a doctor before I travel

I’m quite frustrated; as you probably know, New Student Orientation begins in less than a week, and they can’t possibly expect us to get this done when they give us such short notice? I know other international students who have already left for the US, and I’d imagine they’re in even more of a pickle.

My question is, does anyone know if I’ll run into any problems if I arrive on campus without having completed my immunization requirements? Has anyone here arrived on campus without having these requirements completed and, if so, have you run into any problems?

Posted Aug 12, 2025, 5:24 AM UTC

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