Vaccination Requirements

REQUIRED: Two documented doses of MMR vaccine. Also, completion of the tuberculosis screening form, which is available at whit.mn/checkin in mid-June.

Insurance information and complete immunization dates are highly recommended and greatly appreciated.

The Welty Student Health Center staff extends a warm and healthy welcome to all incoming students. We are here to offer assistance with your health care needs and concerns during your academic years at Whitman College. The Welty Student Health Center is staffed by registered nurses, who are available for consult and nursing care. Medical providers are on site each weekday for medical evaluation and treatment.

In order for us to provide the most effective health service, it is essential that all new students complete the following tasks by Aug. 15:

• Complete the Welty Student Health Form in my.whitman.edu as part of the online check-in process. Check-in forms are available starting mid-June for new students.
• Immunization REQUIREMENT: Two doses of Mumps, Measles and Rubella (MMR) after your first birthday.
• Tuberculosis screen REQUIREMENT: If you answer yes to any of these questions, you will be required to have an additional tuberculosis screening at the Welty Student Health Center:
  
  
  • Have you ever had a positive tuberculosis skin or blood test?
  • Were you born in or had frequent prolonged visits to any countries or territories with a high incidence of active tuberculosis?
  • Have you been vaccinated with BCG vaccine? This is a tuberculosis vaccine given routinely in countries outside the USA.
  • Have you been a resident, volunteer or health care worker serving clients with increased risk of tuberculosis?
• Meningococcal Disease Information: Washington state law requires all colleges to provide information on meningococcal disease to each enrolled first-time student. Learn more about your risk for meningococcal disease and how you can prevent it.

Health and Accident Insurance: Whitman College believes health and accident insurance is extremely important for all students. It is the college’s expectations that students have personal health insurance. If you are an international student, the college will provide a plan for you and charge it to your student account. The health center is open to all degree-seeking students regardless of what type of insurance you have.