STUDENT HEALTH

The New York State Public Health Law (NYS PHL) §2165, requires all students enrolled in six or more credit hours and who were born on or after January 1, 1957 must submit verification of immunization or proof of two measles, one mumps, and one rubella inoculation; signed by a doctor or designated health official. Students must provide documentation within 30 days of the first day of class to avoid sanctions and interruption of class scheduling. A listing of immunization clinics associated with the Health Department is available in the Wellness Center.

In addition, New York State Public Health Law (NYS PHL ) §2167 requires institutions, colleges, and universities, to distribute information regarding meningococcal disease and vaccination to all students enrolled for at least six credit hours, whether they live on or off campus. A response to receipt of this information is required in the form of a signed acknowledgment.

Hilbert College requires that all resident students receive and maintain the meningitis vaccination. All students residing on campus must submit to the Office of Student Life a vaccine record indicating at least 1 dose of meningococcal ACWY vaccine within the last 5 years or a complete 2- or 3-dose series of meningococcal B vaccine. Although the meningococcal vaccination is required for resident students, Hilbert College encourages all students to receive the inoculation. Students should seek information concerning this vaccine from their personal care physician.

More information on immunization requirements may be found on the Health and Wellness page of the Hilbert College website.

Hilbert College requires all full-time students to maintain personal health insurance. Hilbert College is not responsible for payment of any medical expenses incurred by students.

Additionally, resident students must have proof of health insurance on file and proof of a recent physical examination on file in the Office of Student Life before entering the Residence Hall. Student-athletes must provide annual proof of a recent physical to be submitted to the Office of Intercollegiate Athletics. Student-athletes are strongly encouraged to have their own primary health insurance.

More information on health insurance requirements may be found on the Health and Wellness page of the Hilbert College website.