Student Health Center
The Student Health Center subscribes to a definition of health that includes the attainment, maintenance and lifelong commitment to an optimum level of well-being. This philosophy is rooted in the Jesuit educational tradition in which there is integration of learning with the development of the person.
The Student Health Center strives to assist students in the pursuit of their academic goals and personal development by identifying and addressing health situations which impede student learning. This mission is served by the provision of high quality health care as well as health promotion that facilitates the development of the whole person.
Schedule Appointment
To schedule an appointment use the Health Portal (PyraMED) or call the Student Health Center. *Not available to Lancaster students at this time.
Hawk Hill Student Health Center Quirk Hall | 5600 City Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19131 P: 610-660-1175 F: 610-660-3378 |
If a student is experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.
After Hours Care
If a Philadelphia student requires medical care when the health center is closed, please refer to the Local Resources webpage. Transportation options include the Office of Public Safety and Security: Hawk Hill (610) 660-1111, and University City (215) 895-1117. Be sure to leave adequate time as the escort services are based on availability.
If a Lancaster student requires emergency assistance from Public Safety, call 717-735-1449. To contact Public Safety for non-emergency purposes, call 717-947-6009.
Student Medical
Emergency Response
Action to be taken:
Call 911 and contact Public Safety immediately at
- Hawk Hill: 610-660-1111
- Lancaster: 717-947-6333
- University City: 215-596-7000
Parent Notification:
- The University requires prior written consent of the student to notify emergency contacts. However, if the condition of the student is determined to pose a threat to the health or safety of the student or others, emergency contacts may be notified.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
New Student Health Packets
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Undergraduate Students
Incoming (new) undergraduate students who meet the following criteria are required to submit a Health Packet:
- Incoming freshman or undergraduate transfer student
- Degree-seeking and currently enrolled
- Full-time status
- Taking any in-person (on-ground) classes
International Students
All incoming (new) international students (undergraduate and graduate) must complete and submit the Tuberculosis (TB) Screening Questionnaire through the Student Health Portal.
New undergraduate international students, who meet the criteria outlined in the Undergraduate Student section above, must also submit a Health Packet in addition to the Tuberculosis (TB) Questionnaire.
*Health Packet requirements differ by campus location. Please visit our New Student Requirements page for more information.
- Incoming freshman or undergraduate transfer student
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Students can access electronic forms and printable PDFs for health record requirements on the Student Health Portal at https://sju.studenthealthportal.com/. Log in with your SJU credentials.
Review the Student Health Portal Overview for information on how to use the portal and where forms are located.
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Students will use the SJU Student Health Portal (PyraMED) to complete and upload the required forms. Students can access the portal by clicking the Access Portal button at the top of this page or through The Nest by clicking on PyraMED under the 'Quick Links' section.
Students will use the 'My Forms' tab to complete required health forms and the 'Document Upload' function to submit official copies of required health records.
Please visit our New Student Requirements page for more information on Health Packets.
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Please visit the Student Immunization Requirement section of the Policies & Forms page for more information.
*Student immunization requirements differ by campus location.
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Health Packet submissions are reviewed in the order they are received. Once submitted, please allow 7 to 10 business days for your Health Packet components to be processed.
When your documents have been reviewed, you will receive a Secure Message through the Student Health Portal confirming completion of the requirements or outlining any outstanding items.
Once you receive a Secure Message stating your Health Packet is Complete, you can be assured you have completed this requirement. Please allow 24 to 48 hours for this to be reflected on the New Hawks Portal checklist.
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Students that do not submit their forms will be placed on a health hold and will be unable to register for classes. In order to process all incoming forms and confirm immunization compliance, we ask that forms be submitted to the Health Portal by August 1st for fall semester and December 1st for spring semester. Please visit our New Student Requirements page for more information on Health Packets.
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No. Only incoming, currently enrolled, full-time, degree seeking, on ground undergraduate students are required to complete a Health Packet prior to their arrival on campus. Returning students are asked to update any changes of their health history or insurance information if changes occur to the Health Portal.
*Health Packet requirements differ by campus location. Please visit our New Student Requirements page for more information.
General
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Yes, students are required to schedule an appointment to be evaluated and treated in the health center. Walk-ins are not accepted at this time.
To schedule an appointment at the Student Health Center, use the Health Portal or call 610-660-1175.
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Students with specific housing requests should contact the Office of Student Disability Services - documentation of their medical condition will be required.
Office of Student Disability Services
Bellarmine Hall, Ground Floor
5600 City Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Phone: 610-660-1774
Fax: 610-660-3053 -
Please view our Eligibility/Services/Fees page to learn more. All full-time, degree-seeking students currently enrolled on-ground Hawk Hill and University City are eligible to receive services at the Student Health Center (SHC). Students are subject to all requirements of the SHC (including completion of the Health Packet).
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Hawk Hill and University City degree seeking enrolled students registered for six or more credit hours, all degree seeking enrolled international students registered for one or more credit hours, and all degree seeking Ph.D. or Ed.D. students registered for one or more credit hours, are required to carry personal health insurance. At least 50% of eligible students' credit hours must be on ground/in person. This is to protect students from interruptions to their academic progress due to unexpected medical bills and to ensure students have adequate insurance coverage while at college for basic medical care.
*Not applicable to Lancaster students at this time.
Please refer to Policies and Forms, Student Health Insurance Policy for more information.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Saint Joseph’s University has one key policy, the Policy Prohibiting Acts of Bias, Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct, that address forms of prohibited discrimination.