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You are receiving this message because CU Boulder has received . We have confirmed that you are eligible to receive a vaccine based on the phases outlined by the state of babyֱapp.
Vaccine appointments at CU Boulder are limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis so please schedule as soon as possible. We have received a vaccine shipment and appointments are available Thursday, April 22, Friday, April 23, and Monday, April 26.
Things to keep in mind before scheduling an appointment for the :
- The Pfizer vaccine is two doses given at least 21 days apart. Please make every effort to attend your appointment for your second dose. If you miss this appointment, we can’t determine how quickly you will have another opportunity to receive a second dose through CU Boulder.
- Your appointment for your second dose will be automatically scheduled as follows:
- If your first appointment is Thursday, April 22, your second appointment will be Tuesday, May 18 at the same time as your first appointment.
- If your first appointment is Friday, April 23, your second appointment will be Wednesday, May 19 at the same time as your first appointment.
- If your first appointment is Monday, April 26, your second appointment will be Monday, May 17 at the same time as your first appointment.
ċIf you will be heading home and will not be able to return to campus for your second dose, here are some things to consider before scheduling an appointment:
- If you aren’t able to get a second dose at the designated time (at least 21 days for Pfizer after your first dose) it’s still important to schedule an appointment with another provider to receive your second dose as soon as you’re able to.
- You should plan to look for a second dose of the Pfizer vaccine in your home city or state. However, know that it could be harder to find a second dose at a location that is different from where you received your first dose.
- If after your first dose you cannot attend your automatically scheduled second dose appointment, please call Patient Access Services at 303-492-5101 to cancel.
- The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is currently approved for those 16 years and older.
If you try to schedule an appointment on any of these dates and see the phrase “No appointments found on this date," that means there are no more appointments available.
Those who are unable to make an appointment during the allotted time frame or who miss/cancel their appointment will need to wait for the next vaccine availability. You will be automatically notified each time Moderna, Pfizer or Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccines arrive at CU Boulder until you receive a vaccine or you opt out of being notified about vaccines in the .
Learn more about COVID-19 vaccine safety.
To schedule your vaccine appointment
- Visit
- Log in to Medicat with your CU Boulder Login Name and Identikey Password. Press Continue.
- Select the “Appts” option in the top left-hand corner.
- In the Departments and Services box, choose “COVID-19 Vaccine” and press the Submit button.
- For “please select the reason you are seeking an appointment,” choose “COVID-19 Vaccine” and press the Submit button.
- When searching for next available appointments:
- For Group Appointments select “No”
- For clinic select “Medical Services”
- For reason select “COVID-19 vaccine”
- For provider select “All”
- Press the Submit button.
- Once your appointment is scheduled, you will automatically receive two appointment confirmation emails from the scheduling system. Your vaccine appointment instructions will be included in the confirmation message titled “You have an appointment for your COVID-19 Vaccine on (Appointment Date) at (Appointment Time).” Please disregard the other appointment confirmation message that is used for all other Medical Services appointments.
If you have questions on how to schedule an appointment, please contact the Buff Info team at buffinfo@colorado.edu or call 303-492-INFO (4636) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Checking in for your appointment
- You can complete the online check-in process up to four hours in advance.
- You will not be permitted to enter the building until five minutes before your scheduled appointment time to minimize crowding in the clinic area.
What to bring to your appointment
- A mask/face covering will be required at all times.
- Bring personal identification to your scheduled appointment. You may be asked to show your employer-provided name badge/credentials (such as your Buff OneCard), or personal identification such as a driver’s license.
- If possible, please bring a paper or electronic version of this email with you to your appointment.
What to expect during your appointment
- The appointment will take approximately 30-60 minutes.
- Once you receive the vaccine, you will be asked to wait in an observation area for 15-30 minutes, depending on your medical history.
- If applicable, your appointment to receive your second dose of the vaccine will be automatically scheduled for at least three weeks later at the same time. Your CDC COVID-19 vaccination card will be required to receive a second dose.
Vaccine information
CU Boulder is eligible to receive the , , and vaccines at no cost to you, and no insurance information is needed.
The campus is unable to control which vaccine will be received at any given time. We encourage you to talk with your primary care provider if you have questions about the vaccines.
If you are able to receive a vaccine through your primary care provider or other health care facility before you are notified by CU Boulder, we encourage you to take advantage of your first opportunity. CU Boulder is an optional site for vaccinations for eligible babyֱapp, staff and students based on the phases outlined by the state and in collaboration with .