Information for New Students

Information for New Students

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Mandatory Immunizations and Required Health Forms due June 7th

Full-time undergraduate students are required to submit a confidential health history and to document proof of immunizations which are required by Connecticut state law. The Student Health Center also strongly recommends a pre-college physical exam for full-time undergraduate students. However, the Student Health Center is requesting all students submit their health history and proof of immunizations by June 7 (for fall semester entry). Students may submit their physical exam documentation at a later date if necessary.

Newly Enrolling Full-Time Undergraduate Students

How to Meet Your Health Onboarding Requirements

1. Review the detailed health requirements at fairfield.edu/immunization.

2. Complete your required online forms. The online forms are available in our secure patient portal. Students will need their University net ID and password to access the patient portal at fairfield.edu/immunization. The required online forms include:

   1. Consent for Routine Care at the Student Health Center

   2. Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Screening Questions

   3. Undergraduate Student Health History”

3. Upload the following documents to the secure patient portal:

   1. An official copy of your immunizations or acceptable proof of immunity (select List of Immunizations Provided by Student)

   2. A copy of your most recent physical examination (select Student Physical Form Provided by Student). A physical examination is recommended, not required.

Newly Enrolling Graduate Students, Part-Time Undergraduate Students, and Second-Degree Nursing Students

How to Meet Your Health Onboarding Requirements

1. Review the State of CT mandatory immunization requirements at fairfield.edu/immunization.

2. Complete your required online forms. The online forms are available in our secure patient portal. Students will need their University net ID and password to access the patient portal at fairfield.edu/immunization. The required online forms include:

   1. Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Screening Questions

   2. Graduate Student Health Center Form

3. Upload the following document to the secure patient portal:

   1. An official copy of your immunizations or acceptable proof of immunity (select List of Immunizations Provided by Student)

Fairfield University Student Health Insurance Requirement

Fairfield University requires that all full-time domestic undergraduate students maintain or purchase a health insurance policy. Fairfield University requires all full-time undergraduate and graduate international students to purchase the University sponsored health insurance policy. Visit Health Insurance to learn more about this requirement.

Students with private health insurance should become familiar with their plans prior to coming to college. For example, students should check with their insurance providers regarding which labs are acceptable to use for blood tests, cultures, etc. Students should also inquire if referrals from their Primary Care Provider are required by their insurance plan for medical specialist visits. Families may need to request an additional insurance card for their student(s). Students will be required to carry their own health insurance card.

The Student Health Center’s default laboratory for blood tests, cultures, etc. is Quest Diagnostics. Students may go to questdiagnostics.com to view Quest Diagnostics’ list of acceptable insurance providers and third-party payors.