The goal of the Student Health Services is to assist students in the development of good physical and mental health and provide educational information related to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

The following immunizations are required for all students entering the university:

1.) Tuberculosis (Tb) skin test (less than 6 months)

2.) Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) (2 doses)

3.) Tetanus-diphtheria (less than 10 years)

4.) Meningococcal meningitis vaccine (less than 3 years)

These immunizations, in addition to the health assessment form must be submitted to Student Health Services prior to registration. Forms are available in Student Health Services.

Health insurance is MANDATORY for ALL undergraduate students. It must provide coverage in the New Orleans area for both physician office visits as well as the emergency room. Students are billed for the student health insurance prior to registration. Students can waive the insurance if their private insurance meets the criteria listed above. The waiver process can be completed on-line through www.kosterweb.com. This information is also available in the health assessment packet. If additional information is needed, contact Student Health Services @ 504-520-7396.

Physicians and nurses are on staff to provide limited medical services. Off campus referral services are available with local and state agencies, as well as with private physicians and psychiatrists. Magazines, pamphlets and brochures concerning health issues are available at the Health Center. Discussions related to health care issues are scheduled and announced.

Students who are absent from class due to an injury or illness MUST obtain a written statement from the Student Health Services before returning to class. However, students MUST have notified Student Health ON THE DAY OF THE ILLNESS and obtain the written statement within the week of the occurrence.