Student Health and Counseling Services

• Proof of Immunization against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (Required for all students): You must have an official copy of your immunization history, the immunization record must be in English, copies of booklets are not accepted. New Your State requires students born on or after January 1, 1957 to submit proof of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella. Those born prior to January 1, 1957 must have one does of MMR or serology proof of immunity. 

• COVID vaccinations are not required to attend Clarkson University, but are recommended. Additionally, some specific programs may require the COVID vaccinations, such as the Health Sciences Department, in order to participate in their external programs with different hospital systems. If you are unsure if COVID vaccination is required for your program, please contact them.

• Tuberculosis (TB) screening form (Required for all students): this form must be completed and electronically signed (by student over 18, or parent/legal guardian). If IGRA bloodwork is required the lab results must be uploaded. If the results of the IGRA bloodwork are positive or indeterminate you must have a chest x-ray before you arrive on campus and upload the radiology results. Please note, PPDs are only accepted for Graduate Health Professions; all other students must complete IGRA bloodwork if required. (If IGRA blood work is required and not completed prior to admission, the cost to the student will be $110; if a chest x-ray is required and not completed prior to arrival the cost will be charged to the student).

• Meningococcal Meningitis Response Form (Required for all students who have not been vaccinated): Students who have not received a meningitis vaccination within the last 5 years must complete this form. If the student is under 18, it must be signed by a parent/guardian. The Meningitis Response Form is a New York State Public Health Law.

• Insurance Information Health Insurance coverage is mandatory at Clarkson University for non-distance program students. Students must either have Health Insurance through their parent/guardian’s policy, their own policy, or enroll in Clarkson’s plan; if you do not have health insurance please call Student Achievement Services (SAS) at 315.268.6451 to purchase the college plan.

• Medical History Questionnaire (Optional) Clarkson University works hard to assure the health and safety of its students. Information regarding your past and present health is important for attaining this goal. A physical is only required for Graduate Health Professions, ROTC, and Athletics.

• Additional Requirements for Graduate Health Professions (PA, PT, & OT)

  • Varicella- 2 Immunizations or Positive Titer Results

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years

  • Hep B- 3 Immunizations or Positive Titer Results

  • Physical – will be required prior to clinical work, **Please contact the Health Center at 315.268.6633 before you complete this requirement**

  • PPD – a 2-step PPD will be required prior to clinical work, **Please contact the Health Center at 315.268.6633 before you complete this requirement**

Life threatening health emergencies should report directly to the nearest emergency room, and, may require transport by ambulance to the nearest emergency room. If you are experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency, please call 911, or campus safety and security (315-268-6666)

For non-life threatening concerns you may schedule an appointment to be evaluated by a medical provider at SHAC. 

During normal business hours, counseling services has crisis hours set aside for individuals who need to be seen the same day.  If an you need to be seen immediately, due to a crisis situation, a counselor will be made available. Counselors are on call 24/7 at the request of campus safety and the area coordinators for mental health emergencies. If you wish to speak with a counselor after hours about an urgent, confidential and/or sensitive issue you can make a request to either the area coordinators or to a campus safety officer and only need to indicate that you need to speak with a counselor regarding a confidential matter.  No further information need be divulged.