Health Services FAQ

What immunizations are required before I register for classes? You will need to provide documentation showing that you have had the following immunizations:

• 3 tetanus-diphtheria vaccines (DTP/DTaP/Td) with one Td booster dose within last 10 years (required)
• Completion of Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) series. This is 2 doses, both of which must be administered after the 1st birthday.
• Completion of Hepatitis B (Hep B) Series. This is a 3 dose series.
• Completion of the Varicella (Chicken Pox) vaccine series. (Two doses are required if the first dose was given after the 13th birthday). Documentation provided by your doctor of disease is also acceptable.
• Negative TB test of chest x-ray within the last year is required for entering students who are from highly endemic countries and have been residents in the United States for less than five (5) years.

Does a doctor have to fill out my physical form? A physician, nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant needs to fill out and sign the physical form before Check-In.

How do I get a copy of my student health insurance card? Download the form (237K PDF) and follow the instructions.

I'm concerned about confidentiality. who will have access to my medical information? All medical records will be kept confidential. The professional staff of Health & Counseling Services adheres to the Guidelines & Standards for College Health Programs as defined by the American College Health Association (1999):

Patient information is not revealed to any source outside the health service, within or outside of the college, without the patient’s informed consent. The only exception would be in cases of extreme urgency where there is an obvious “need to know.” Policies also conform to applicable legal statutes concerning the release of confidential information when required by state or federal law.

If you would like your medical records released to Health & Counseling Services, use this form: Release of Records to Health & Counseling Services (20K PDF).

If you would like Health & Counseling Services to release your records elsewhere, use this form: Release Form from Health & Counseling Services (20K PDF).

Will I be able to see a doctor on campus? Appointments are available on designated days. Please call Health Services at 980-598-1700 to make an appointment. Uncomplicated visits requiring no labwork are provided free of charge. Should you need medical attention beyond the scope of the basic services provided on campus, the Health Services staff can make arrangements for you to be treated at a medical facility in the community. Students are responsible for payment of medical fees for services provided off-campus. Always remember to take insurance cards/information to these off campus visits.