HEALTH CENTER - REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW STUDENTS

• Health History
• Physical Examination
• Immunization Information
• Health Insurance Information
• Completed Meningitis Vaccination Form

The completed health form is required of every registered full- time undergraduate student. Full time undergraduate students who do not submit a Health Form will not be treated at the Student Health Center .

Health History

You should complete this section before going to your health care provider for the college entrance physical.

Physical Examination

Your health care provider must complete this section. All students are required to have a pre-matriculation physical examination. If you are planning to participate in intercollegiate athletics,

* Athletes

In order to practice or participate in any intercollegiate athletics you must have the following:

• A current physical exam (within the last 6 months ) that your health care provider has indicated can be used as an athletic physical.
• Have your health care provider indicate that this physical exam can be used as a sports physical by marking the section that states; " If the student is involved in intercollegiate athletics, can we use this as your physical exam?" .
• A copy of the front and back your insurance card

A student athlete cannot practice or participate in any intercollegiate sport unless they have submitted a current physical exam and insurance information to the Student Health Center.

Immunization Record

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania law requires that students provide valid dates of immunization against Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR). A student who was born before January 1957 is considered to be immune and does not need proof of MMR.

Health Insurance Information

Proof of Insurance

King's College requires that the following groups of students have health insurance:

• Resident Students
• Student Athletes
• International Students

For all other students, health insurance is strongly recommended.

Meningitis Vaccination Record

All resident students are required to have a signed Meningitis Vaccination Record on file regardless of vaccination status. The Meningitis vaccine is available at the student health center. A vaccination clinic is held at the beginning of the fall semester. The cost of vaccination is $100.00.

Before coming to King's College you should familiarize yourself with the following aspects of your medical history:

• Allergies
• Medications
• Chronic diseases
• Know if your health insurance carrier requires pre-authorization for treatment and which health care providers they allow.
• Make a copy of your health information for your records.