Provost

COVID-19 vaccines can now be obtained on the University of Mississippi, Oxford campus. If you have not already received a vaccine, and are not scheduled to receive a vaccine at another location, we strongly encourage all workers on campus (faculty, staff, graduate students, and undergraduate student workers), who meet the criteria below, to sign up for an appointment to get vaccinated. You can still obtain vaccines through the MS drive through sites if you prefer.

Where and when will vaccines be given?

The vaccines will be available inside the Tad Smith Coliseum concourse. Appointments are available on the following days and times: 

Friday, March 12: 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, March 13: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday, March 16: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 
Thursday, March 18: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The vaccine currently available on campus is Pfizer.

Who is eligible?

Mississippi is currently offering COVID-19 immunizations to people who meet the following eligibility criteria, as determined by the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), and we have been directed at this time to adhere to these criteria:

• All healthcare workers and EMTs/paramedics
• Persons 50 years of age or older
• Persons 18-49 years of age with an underlying medical condition
• All teachers/staff/employees in K-12, preschool or childcare settings
• All first responders (including law enforcement, public safety, fire services and emergency management officials)

As directed, we will continue to follow the MSDH criteria and phases, and hope to be able to open to additional phases soon.

At this time, this vaccination site is intended to serve only University of Mississippi workers. The vaccine will be administered free of charge.

How do I schedule an appointment?
To make an appointment to receive a vaccine inside the Tad Smith Coliseum, please visit the following link: https://uofmississippi.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4TTmYyDX79HCU61

Second dose appointments will be scheduled in the appointment scheduler while you are making your first appointment. To make sure you receive the same type of vaccine, please schedule your second dose appointment at the same location where you received your first dose. 

What if I have a history of anaphylaxis?
If you have a history of anaphylaxis* and carry an EpiPen, you will need to receive your vaccine in a clinic setting such as Baptist Memorial Hospital. You can schedule an appointment with BHM by calling the following number: 662-636-4353

*anaphylaxis – a severe allergic reactions that leads to wheezing, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, rash, swelling in throat and lowered blood pressure that starts between 5-30 minutes after contact with an allergen.

About the vaccine
To be effective, TWO doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are required. Both doses must be the same vaccine. The second Pfizer vaccine dose should be given within 3-6 weeks after your first dose.

Logistics of Appointments

• Vaccination will take place inside the Tad Smith Coliseum.
• Patients may park in the Coliseum parking lot and enter the Coliseum at their appointment time through the right main entrance around the Concourse.
• Patients should arrive several minutes early.
• A parking pass and a few medical forms will be emailed to patients. Patients should complete and bring this paperwork to the appointment.
• Social distancing and mask-wearing guidelines will be observed in the Coliseum.
• Pharmacists and trained student pharmacists under the supervision of a clinical pharmacist will administer the vaccine, as well as be available to answer questions at the appointment.
• After patients have received their dose of the vaccine, they will be asked to remain in an observation area for 15 minutes for monitoring.

For questions about logistics, scheduling and other FAQs, please see UM’s vaccination appointments webpage or call the Ole Miss info line at (662) 915-3600.