COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Auburn continues to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to the campus community in collaboration with state public health officials.
Vaccination Program Phases
Auburn is currently in Phase 3 of its COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan, expanding inoculations to Auburn University retirees as well as the family members and dependents of university employees. If you need to schedule a vaccination you may contact the Auburn University Pharmaceutical Care Center at 334-844-4099 or use the online scheduler to make or change an appointment. If you are a retiree, or an employee and scheduling a vaccine appointment for your child and/or spouse, click on “Community Portal.” A Banner ID is required to schedule the appointment. Once an appointment has been set, Auburn will send a confirmation email to the person requesting the vaccine.
Below are several how-to videos on the process of getting a COVID-19 vaccine through Auburn as part of Phase 3.
Individuals serving in a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients or infectious materials and are unable to work remotely.
Campus first responders.
Individuals 1) who are required to be on campus to perform their job duties, AND 2) who are unable to consistently maintain physical distancing while at work due to job responsibilities, AND 3) who have a high-risk medical condition as specified by the CDC and/or are age 65 or older.
Individuals 1) who are required to be on campus to perform their job duties, AND 2) who are unable to consistently maintain physical distancing while at work due to job responsibilities
Other adults with high-risk medical condition as specified by the CDC and/or are age 65 or older that do not fall under 1b.
Designated student population involved in remote or off-campus clinical settings, including internships and practicums that involve direct human contact.
All individuals not included in Phase 1a, 1b or 1c as vaccine becomes available.
Family members and dependents of employees as vaccine becomes available.
Members of the local community as vaccine becomes available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everyone who is able to get the vaccine should get it as soon as possible. The more people who get vaccinated, the better we'll be able to stop the spread of the virus.
Contact your health care provider or the AU Medical Clinic.
Auburn is now in Phase 3 of its COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan with inoculations available to Auburn University faculty, staff, and students; family members and dependents of university employees; retirees; and members of the local community. If you need to schedule a vaccination you may contact the Auburn University Pharmaceutical Care Center at 334-844-4099 or use the online scheduler to make or change an appointment. If you are a retiree, or an employee and scheduling a vaccine appointment for your child and/or spouse, click on “Community Portal.” A Banner ID is required to schedule the appointment. Once an appointment has been set, Auburn will send a confirmation email to the person requesting the vaccine. For more information on Auburn’s phased approach to vaccine distribution, go to the university’s COVID-19 vaccine information webpage.
Below are several how-to videos on the process of getting a COVID-19 vaccine through Auburn as part of Phase 3.
If you need to schedule a vaccination you may contact the Auburn University Pharmaceutical Care Center at 334-844-4099 or use the online scheduler to make or change an appointment. Vaccines are also widely available at select retail pharmacy locations and other providers throughout the state. You can view a list of all vaccine providers and our vaccine clinics using The Alabama Department of Public Health’s Vaccine Clinic Dashboard.
Vaccinations are now available to members of the campus community as well as the local community. Anyone wanting to schedule a vaccine can go to the vaccine scheduling website and click on “Auburn Community Portal. The available clinics will be listed.
Employees who experience adverse effects after receiving vaccine should use their personal leave (sick or vacation).
The Covid-19 Vaccine Policy allows employees who are eligible to have up to one hour of paid leave for each vaccine dose. Employees will need to coordinate times with their supervisors. Employees who are travelling from other parts of the state to Auburn in order to receive the vaccine will be required to use their personal leave (sick or vacation) minus the one hour of paid leave. Employees traveling to Auburn in order to receive the vaccine are not eligible for work related travel expense reimbursement.
Auburn was approved to receive vaccine allotments by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on a mandate of first providing inoculations to its faculty, staff and students before opening any subsequent doses to the community at large. Currently, the university has adequate supplies of vaccine available. The university is currently in Phase 3 of its distribution plan with vaccines available to all.
No, vaccines are not required at this time for any Auburn employees or students.
Auburn is providing the vaccine at no cost to employees, students and family members. However, vaccination providers in the community may charge an administration fee for giving the shot.
Bring your AU ID and one other form of identification (must be 18 years of age or older).
Bring a pen to sign paperwork.
Complete and print vaccine paper work and bring to your appointment.
Wear loose-fitting clothing so upper arms can be easily accessed for injection.
Review the COVID Moderna EAU Fact Sheet.
Review the Covid-19 V-Safe Handout.
Review your calendar to ensure you will be able to return for the second vaccine in 28 days (appointment date for the second dose will be scheduled based on vaccine availability).
Vaccinations are now available to members of the campus community as well as the local community. Anyone wanting to schedule a vaccine can go to the vaccine scheduling website and click on “Auburn Community Portal. The available clinics will be listed.
Additional Vaccine Distributors
Children ages 6 months through adults are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Alabama. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is authorized for ages 6 months and older and has been federally approved for individuals ages 16 and older. The Moderna vaccine is authorized for ages 6 months and older and has been federally approved for individuals ages 18 and older. Both the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and the new Novavax vaccines have been authorized for adults ages 18 and older. Please check vaccines.gov or contact the provider to determine which vaccines are offered before scheduling your appointment. All county health departments offer COVID-19 vaccine, but some locations do not have all three brands available.
Alabama Department of Public Health resources
COVID-19 vaccine is widely available at county health departments, select retail pharmacy locations, and other providers throughout the state. To find a COVID-19 vaccine clinic near you, text your zip code to 438829 or visit vaccines.gov.
ADPH COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Dashboard
Maintained by the Alabama Department of Public Health, this map lists providers that have received doses of the vaccine.
Eligible Alabamians can receive a COVID-19 vaccine through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program at select Costco, CVS, Sam's Club, Walgreens and Walmart locations, among others, across the state.