Frequently Asked Questions

All vaccinations approved by the World Health Organization will be accepted for domestic and international students.

The University recognizes vaccines approved by the World Health Organization (WHO).

WHO-Approved Vaccines:

All vaccinations approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) will be accepted for domestic and international students.

WHO-Approved Vaccines:

See the most-updated information about vaccinations from WHO.

International students who are not fully vaccinated, or who are vaccinated with a vaccine not on the WHO list, must obtain a WHO-approved vaccine before arriving in the U.S., or, if that is not possible, will be required to submit a viral test 3-5 days after travel AND subject to a mandatory 7-day quarantine upon arrival in the U.S.

Submit your vaccination record to Student Health Services after your final dose. Tests/vaccination cards should be submitted here.

Vaccines are available through mobile clinics, walk-up locations, homebound programs, and more. You can find a vaccine provider near you on the State of CT Vaccine Portal.

There is no cost for the vaccine in the U.S., but, providers may charge or bill insurance a fee for the costs of administering the vaccine.

The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines may be administered to 17-year-olds. The Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccine may only be administered to those 18 and older.

Currently available COVID-19 vaccines are all safe and effective, and studies have shown they prevent severe illness and death from the virus. See the CDC’s Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination for more information.

There are lots of myths about COVID-19 vaccination, including concerns about fertility. At this time there is no evidence that COVID-19 vaccination causes fertility or pregnancy risks. The FDA and CDC are continuing to monitor the safety of the vaccines.

Per the CDC, allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccinations are rare. Individuals with a history of allergic reactions should consult with their doctor. All vaccinated individuals must wait 15 minutes after receiving the vaccine to ensure no reactions occur.

All three vaccines on the U.S. market went through extensive clinical trials to generate this safety data prior to their approval. The FDA carefully reviews all safety data from the clinical trials of the available vaccines and only authorizes emergency vaccine use when the expected benefits outweigh potential risks. You cannot get COVID-19 from any COVID-19 vaccine.

The CDC recommends that people get vaccinated even if they have a history of severe allergic reactions not related to vaccines or injectable medications—such as food allergies. People with a history of allergies to oral medications or a family history of severe allergic reactions may also get vaccinated.

If you have a COVID-19 Positive Test Result contact:

• Students – Student Health Services (“SHS”) at (203) 576-4712 or healthservices@bridgeport.edu
• University Employees - Human Resources (203) 576-4588 or hr@bridgeport.edu
• University Service Providers - Respective Human Resource Department

Any student and University community members with symptoms consistent with COVID-19 should be tested as soon as possible. Students with symptoms should contact SHS at (203) 576-4712 or healthservices@bridgeport.edu.