Health Requirements for Registration

All students registering for classes at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey must meet certain requirements regarding immunizations and health insurance. When you register, documentation as detailed below must be submitted within the first 30 days of classes.

• Immunization Requirements
• Health Insurance Requirements, Electronic Application & Waiver Forms
• Records Release Form (Authorization to Disclose Health Information)

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Immunization Requirements for Matriculated Students
Full and part-time students born after January 1, 1957 who are enrolled in a  degree program.
Students born "prior" to January 1, 1957 do not need to submit immunizations.

Students born after January 1, 1957:

• Measles - 2 doses (at least 30 days apart) or provide proof of immunity.
• Mumps - 1 dose or provide proof of immunity.
• Rubella - 1 dose or provide proof of immunity.
  Measles/Mumps/Rubella vaccines must be on 1st birthday or after.
  We cannot accept any vaccines prior to 1st birthday.
  If vaccinated before 1968, you must produce proof of immunity or be revaccinated.
• Hepatitis B - 3 dose series or (Adolescent 2 dose series for ages 11-15) accepted. 

Students Residing on Campus:
Need a MENINGITIS Vaccine in addition to the above requirements.
Proof of vaccination must be presented "prior" to receiving your key.

*Exemptions: The above requirements shall not apply where the student was born prior to January 1, 1957 or meets the standards for, and applies for:
Medical Exemption set forth in N.J.A.C. 8:57-6.9
(Physician must write the request for exemption indicating medical contra-indication for exemption)
Religious Exemption set forth in N.J.A.C. 8:57-6.10
(Students age 18 and older must write the request, under 18 years of age, parent must write request)
Please submit supporting evidence (attached to this form) to the Health Services Office, if these exemptions apply.

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Immunization Form
An Immunization form can be obtained from the Health Services Office or may be downloaded in pdf format by clicking below.



Return completed forms to the Health Services office, West Quad Building, Suite 108. Call the office at (609) 652-4701 with questions, for referrals, or to check your files for proof of a previous vaccination.

• Meningitis Immunization Information 
• The Centers for Disease Control
• American College Health Association 

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Student Health Insurance 

HEALTH INSURANCE IS MANDATORY FOR ALL MATRICULATED STUDENTS
When you register for classes, there will be a health insurance charge included on your account.

YOU HAVE TWO OPTIONS: Fill out an online Application "or" online Waiver below.
Your Student ID and PIN numbers will be needed to access the forms.

If you want this health insurance you must complete an on-line application. If you do not have your own Health Insurance, you must enroll in the college plan offered by United Healthcare. To find out more information about United Healthcare you can visit their website: www.firststudent.com

If you have your own private health insurance and DO NOT wish to participate in the college plan, you must submit a WAIVER within the first 30 days of classes. To fill out a waiver you’ll need your insurance card.

NO WAIVERS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE FIRST 30 DAYS OF CLASSES.
If you do not submit a waiver within the first 30 days of classes, the health insurance charge will remain on your account and you will be automatically enrolled in the college health insurance plan. This will also result in a registration hold being placed on your account until paid.       

TRAVEL ASSISTANCE - Enrollment with UnitedHealthcare Student Resources includes a unique global emergency  services from Scholastic Emergency Services (SES).  This program immediately connects you to doctors, hospitals, pharmacies and certain other services when faced with a medical emergency while traveling 100 miles or more from your permanent residence or abroad.  http://www.firststudent.com/html/travel_assistance.htm

 

If you have not enrolled in the UnitedHealthcare Insurance you have the option of purchasing SES Global Emergency Medical Services.

Annual                 $75.00

Semi annual      $40.00

Semester           $21.00
 

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Records Release Form (Authorization To Disclose Health Information)

To authorize the college to disclose health information or immunization records, please print and fill-out the PDF form available below.  You can submit the completed form to the Health Services Office in person, by mail or by fax. Records that are requested in person will be given to you at that time. Requested copy of records by mail or fax, will be returned to you by mail only. Please include copy of photo identification.

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Questions on any of these requirements should be directed to the Health Services Office, West Quad Building, Suite 108, or by telephone at (609) 652-4701.