Required Health Forms
New students are required to meet certain health-related requirements prior to arriving on campus for the start of the semester. Please read the following information closely.
Immunization Requirements
All new students must submit up-to-date immunization documentation via the College’s Student Health Portal by July 1 for fall enrollment. As immunization records are required by state law, your student account may be placed on HOLD until your immunization record is received, and Health Services confirms that required immunizations are up to date.
Required Immunizations
The following mandatory immunizations are required by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH).
Two doses of the MMR Vaccine per appropriate dose schedule are required. Provide immunization documentation or copy of laboratory test/proof of immunity.
One dose of the Tdap Vaccine within the past 10 years is required. Please consider a booster to maintain compliance during all college years.
Three doses of the Hepatitis B Vaccine per appropriate dose schedule are required. Provide immunization documentation or copy of laboratory test/proof of immunity.
Two doses of the varicella vaccine per appropriate dose schedule are required. Provide immunization documentation or copy of laboratory proof of immunity or documentation of history of varicella disease (chickenpox) verified by healthcare provider.
One dose of the Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccine (Men ACWY or MCV4) is required for all full-time students 21 years of age or younger. The vaccination must be on or after the student’s 16th birthday. Doses received at younger ages do not fulfill this requirement.
It is expected that all Massachusetts requirements are submitted prior to coming to campus. Sometimes the requirements for students from other states and countries differ from Massachusetts requirements. We suggest consulting with your medical provider while still living in your home state/country or seeking care at a travel clinic or an urgent care facility in May or June in order to be in compliance with Massachusetts requirements for immunizations and Tuberculosis Risk Screening testing if applicable, prior to arriving to campus.
Other Recommended Immunizations
For the health and safety of our community, Stonehill College Health Services strongly recommends that all students receive these additional vaccines.
Massachusetts requires documentation of MenACWY (MCV4) vaccination for school and college attendance. This vaccine protects against meningococcal serogroups A, C, W, and Y, but does not protect against serogroup B.
Meningitis B (MenB) vaccination is not universally required, but is strongly recommended, particularly for students living in residence halls. Students should review their immunization history and consult their healthcare provider to determine appropriate meningococcal vaccination prior to college enrollment.
Public Health Rationale: College students, especially first‑year students in on‑campus housing, are at increased risk due to close living conditions and social contact. Although rare, meningococcal disease can be serious and rapidly progressive. Vaccination is an important preventive measure to protect both students and the campus community.
The Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended but not required. This vaccine protects against Hepatitis A, which is a serious liver disease. Hepatitis A is usually spread through close, personal contact with an infected person or when a person unknowingly ingests the virus from objects, food, or drinks that are contaminated. Most adults with hepatitis A have symptoms, including fatigue, low appetite, stomach pain, nausea, and jaundice (yellow skin or eyes, dark urine, light-colored bowel movements). This vaccine is recommended for all students but especially recommended for anyone planning any type of travel in the future.
An annual Influenza Vaccine is strongly recommended for all students. The College hosts an annual Flu Vaccine Clinic every Fall, so please look for notifications in September regarding these Vaccine Clinics on campus.
Stonehill strongly recommends that all students be “up to date” with their COVID-19 vaccinations. The College hosts an annual flu and COVID vaccine clinic every fall. Please look for notifications in September regarding these vaccine clinics on campus.
Additional Health Requirements
A copy of the summary report from an appointment with your PCP within the last 18 months is required and must be submitted to Stonehill Health Services via the College’s Student Health Portal.
Please note that Stonehill College does not require a new appointment with your healthcare provider (PCP) for submission of the physical exam summary report. While it is required that you submit a copy of your latest summary report, it is not required that you have a specific appointment for college entry. However, you may need an appointment to receive certain vaccines if you are not already compliant with Massachusetts requirements for college entry. Please consult with your pediatrician’s office as soon as possible.
Per state law, all students must complete the Tuberculosis Risk Questionnaire. You may access this form on the Student Health Portal. The questionnaire does not need to be filled out by your medical provider. It simply needs their name written in the appropriate space on the form. Please complete the form on your own by checking the applicable boxes. If you answer "yes" to any of the questions, please reach out to your medical provider, as additional testing is required. Our staff will review your answers and reach out to you directly if any additional actions need to be taken.
The Health Report Form is the required intake form for the Office of Health Services. It asks for your consent for medical care at Stonehill College, as well as questions about your personal health history, medications you are taking, and allergies you might have, and the health history of your family. The form also asks for your consent for medical care at Stonehill College. Please find the Health Report Form in the College’s Student Health Portal.
How to Submit Required Health Forms
Please submit all immunization records and health forms at once, if possible, through the College's Student Health Portal.
Your credentials for the Student Health Portal are the same username and password you use to access myHill and other College resources.
If additional information is required, Health Services will send you notifications and messages through the Health Portal. Please check the “messages” section of your Health Portal and respond accordingly to avoid a HOLD being placed on your account.
Information for College Student‑Athletes
College student‑athletes must complete TWO separate health requirements: (1) medical information required for athletics through the Athletics Health Information Portal, and (2) Health Services requirements listed on this page through the College’s Student Health Portal.
Medical information submitted for athletics participation does not fulfill the College’s Health Services health requirements. All Health Services documentation must be submitted to the Student Health Portal to avoid a HOLD on the student account.
Immunization Exemptions
In accordance with Massachusetts School Immunization Requirements (105 CMR 220.00), requests for medical exemptions may be granted if there is documentation from a healthcare provider stating the reason(s) that these vaccinations are contraindicated. Requests for religious exemptions also may be granted in accordance with Massachusetts state law. In the event there is an outbreak of any of these vaccine-preventable diseases, students who have been granted exemptions may be required to leave campus and will be allowed to return only when the period of communicability has passed. Requests for medical or religious exemptions need to be made in writing and sent to the Director of Health Services.
One dose of the Meningitis vaccine (Men ACWY or MCV4) is required for all full-time students. The vaccine must have been received on or after the student’s 16th birthday. The law provides an exemption for students who sign a waiver that reviews the dangers of meningococcal disease and indicates that the vaccination has been declined. Please note, if a student is under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must be given a copy of this documentation and must sign the waiver.
The Meningitis Waiver should be filled out only if the student declines receiving the vaccine and after reviewing the waiver information.
Health Services
Stonehill Health Services offers confidential, appointment-based medical care at no cost* to full-time Stonehill College students during the academic year. Care is provided by an experienced clinical team that includes nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and a part-time physician, all dedicated to supporting student health and wellness.
Health Services is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
*Please note: Certain laboratory tests that must be sent to an external commercial laboratory may be billed directly to a student’s health insurance.
Student Health Insurance
Massachusetts requires all college students have health insurance. Students must enroll in the Stonehill College Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) or else waive it by providing proof of comparable health insurance coverage. Information on how to enroll in or waive SHIP will be made available in early July on the Student Accounts webpage.