Dear New Student: 

On behalf of the student health center staff, welcome to Whittier College.  Although we hope you can complete your studies without illness, you may need to visit the Student Health Center on occasion.  We offer primary care and health education in an atmosphere of  respect and confidentiality.  Please call ahead if you have a health problem or a health-related matter to discuss. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION-PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!  Complete and return the enclosed health form(s) to the Admissions Office in the enclosed envelope as soon as possible.  Because it is important for individual and community health, students who do not return the completed forms will not be able to register for Fall Semester classes. 

Your primary physician or healthcare provider is required to fill out the vaccine requirement form. Do not ask your physician to send records to us without this instruction sheet and the immunization form.  Before mailing, please review forms completed by your doctor for compliance.  Make sure forms are legible.  Faxed records are often unreadable; therefore mailing back the original copy is the most efficient way to preserve your records.  Make a photocopy for your records. 

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Make an appointment with your health care provider as soon as you receive these forms.

• In compliance with California State Law, Whittier College requires that all students provide documentation regarding their informed decision of whether or not to immunize against the Meningococcal disease. The Advisory Committee on Immunization practices and the American College Health Association strongly recommend that college students be immunized against Meningitis.

• You will need a tuberculin skin test (PPD Mantoux) within 12 months of the start of the semester. DO NOT mail your health forms before your PPD is read!  The result must be marked on the form.

• Tetnas (Td or Tdap) must have been given within the last 10 years.

• Hepatitis B vaccine (three doses) is required of all students. If you begin your vaccine before attending Whittier, you may complete the series at the Student Health Center.

• Students MUST have proof of two doses of MMR vaccine.

• NCAA athletes are required to complete an Athletics Participation Screening History.  A form is included in this binder and must be returned to the Admissions Office.

Whittier College appreciates your cooperation and hope that your years at the College are healthy and successful. 

Sincerely, 

Colleen Leidy
Director
Student Health Center
cleidy@whittier.edu
Phone  562-907-4200 x 4400
Fax  562-464-4511