Assumption University strives to make the transition to College as easy as possible for new students. The following frequently asked questions may provide the answers to your questions. If you still have questions, please contact the Wellness Center at 508-767-7329.
How do I submit my required health information?
Undergraduate and graduate students have different requirements for submitting health information. All required health information must be submitted by using the Student Wellness Portal. You will be able to access the Patient Wellness Portal from the front page of your Assumption University Student Portal. Once you can access your Assumption University student portal, you will be able to access the Student Wellness Portal and upload your information.
When is the required health information due?
Undergraduate and graduate student health information should be submitted online via the Student Wellness Portal by July 15th (fall enrollment) or January 15th (spring enrollment). If you haven’t submitted your information by the deadline, a hold will be placed on your account, preventing you from registering for classes, moving onto campus and/ or practicing/ playing a collegiate sport.
My doctor/I faxed my immunization/health records to Assumption University. How do I know if they have been received?
We cannot accept faxes of your records, please submit all of your information online to the Student Wellness Portal. You should, however, obtain a printout or a signed copy of your immunizations from your medical provider’s office to upload to the portal.
Why are immunizations required?
Massachusetts public health regulations and college policy require that any full-time undergraduate or graduate student (enrolled in 9 or more credits in a semester), full or part-time international students, and full or part-time health science students must provide proof of immunization compliance before the start of classes. In the event of a communicable disease outbreak, students who are not adequately immunized or are without laboratory evidence of immunity must be excluded from school. This policy includes all students with medical or religious exemptions.
What will happen if I don’t submit my immunizations?
Failure to comply with Massachusetts immunization requirements will result in a hold on your Assumption University course registration and will prevent you from moving onto campus, attending classes or practicing for a collegiate sport.
What are the required immunizations?
Students must receive the following immunizations before coming to campus:
- Hepatitis B – 3 doses OR Hepatitis Immune Serology (titer) with lab documentation
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) – 2 doses MMR OR MMR Immune Serology (titer) with lab documentation
- Varicella (Chicken Pox) – 2 doses of Varicella OR history of disease OR birthdate before 1980 or Varicella Immune Serology (titer) with lab documentation
- Tdap (Tetanus-Diphtheria and Pertussis) – 1 dose of Tdap within the past 10 years
- Meningococcal Meningitis (required for any student living on campus) – 1 dose of MenACWY given at age 16 or older, OR signed waiver
What if I don’t have all of my immunizations?
If you cannot locate your records and know you have had immunizations in the past, a titer (blood test) can show your immunity to:
- Measles, Mumps, or Rubella
- Hepatitis B
- Varicella
Contact your health care provider for further information about blood titer tests. You will need to upload a copy of the lab reports showing immunity to the Student Wellness Portal.
Is anyone exempt?
Massachusetts law does allow students to seek an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Medical exemption requests must be accompanied by documentation from a health care provider stating that the immunization is medically contraindicated. Religious exemption requests must be accompanied by a signed statement that immunizations are contrary to the student’s sincere religious beliefs. Copies of paperwork documenting religious affiliation and history from previous schools are also acceptable. Students may be exempt from the meningitis vaccination requirement, depending on whether they live on or off-campus. If the meningitis vaccination is waived, the state meningitis waiver form must be completed and uploaded to the portal.
Who must be tested for tuberculosis?
Some students are more likely to be exposed to or have active Tuberculosis (TB). This is determined by the answers you give to the questions in the TB Risk Questionnaire found on the Student Wellness Portal. If you have a higher risk (indicated by your answer to questions on the form) you need to be tested.
Who will get to see my Immunization Record?
The only staff who will have access to your immunization records are the staff in Student Health Services and those who need to handle or see it in the context of a public health concern on campus.
Do I have to enroll in the University’s Student Health Insurance Plan?
According to the state of Massachusetts, all full-time undergraduate and graduate students are required to carry health insurance. You can be covered under your parent/guardian/spouse’s plan or your own plan. Undergraduate students do not need to purchase the student health insurance plan from the University in order to receive care at Student Health Services.
All full-time graduate and undergraduate students are automatically charged for the Assumption University Student Health Insurance Plan. If you determine that you have adequate health insurance after reading the Health Insurance Plan brochure you receive from the Finance Office/Student Accounts, you may waive the charge by completing the online waiver. State law requires that you provide information about the plan under which you are covered, including the Policy Number in order for the insurance charge to be waived prior to registration.
If you have any insurance questions, please contact the Finance Office at (508) 767-7412.
If I provide my health insurance information on the Patient Wellness Portal, does that automatically waive the Student Health Insurance Plan?
Not at all. The Student Health Insurance Plan is automatically added to your student bill unless you sign a waiver. If you determine that you have adequate health insurance after reading the Health Insurance Plan brochure you receive from the Finance Office/Student Accounts, you may waive the charge by completing the waiver ONLINE. State law requires that you provide us with information about the plan under which you are covered, including the Policy Number in order for us to waive the insurance charge prior to registration.
If you have any insurance questions, please contact the Finance Office at 508-767-7412.
How do I enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan?
The Student Health Insurance Plan is handled through the Finance Office. Please contact them with any questions regarding the student health insurance plan.
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