Health Services
Student Health Services
Saint Joseph College Health Services is located in the Little Red House. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the academic calendar year. The office is open until 6:00 p.m. on Thursdays and is closed for lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (expect for emergencies). During the summer the office is open for record processing and administrative services on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. from June 15 until August 15.
The Health Services office is regularly staffed by a nurse practitioner and a registered nurse. A physician and registered dietitian are also available by appointment on a weekly basis. The staff provides care for common illnesses and injuries. An appointment is not necessary for most services. There is no fee or insurance charge for services provided in the office. Starting doses of over-the-counter and some prescription medications are available. Any full time student, including commuters and graduates, who have submitted the required health records may use the office.
All full time undergraduate students enrolling in the college are required to submit a physical examination form and measles and rubella vaccine records. If these vaccine records are not available, a blood test can be used to confirm immunity. A meningitis vaccination must be on file before any student will be allowed to live in a campus residence hall. Additional vaccinations are required for nursing students and dietetic interns; please review the Saint Joseph College physical form or department materials for additional information.
All full time undergraduate, residential and/or international students are required to maintain health insurance coverage while attending Saint Joseph College. A health insurance fee will be applied to all students in the required categories at the beginning of each academic year. Students covered by another plan may waive the coverage offered by the college. Part time and graduate students registered for 6 or more credits per semester may elect to enroll in the student insurance plan.
