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 wellness. 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
Students must schedule an appointment to be evaluated and treated in the Hawk Hill and University City health centers. To schedule an appointment at either Student Health Center, use the Health Portal or call Hawk Hill Student Health Center at 610-660-1175 or University City Student Health Center at 215-596-8980.
Masks must be worn if you are experiencing fever, headache, body aches, nasal congestion, cough, loss of taste or smell, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Masks are available at the reception area for students if needed.
If a student needs medical assistance at a time when the Student Health Centers do not have available appointments, please refer to the Local Resources webpage. Transportation options include the Office of Public Safety and Security Escort Services: Hawk Hill at 610-660-1111, University City at 215-895-1117. Be sure to leave adequate time as the escort services are based on availability.
If a student is experiencing a medical emergency call 911.
Student Medical
Emergency Response
Action to be taken:
Call 911 and contact Public Safety immediately at
- Hawk Hill 610-660-1111
- University City 215-596-7000
- Lancaster 717-947-6333
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
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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 either Student Health Center, use the Health Portal or call Hawk Hill 610-660-1175 or University City 215-895-1117.
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- All incoming currently enrolled, full-time, degree seeking, on-ground Hawk Hill and University City undergraduate students, and all incoming currently enrolled, full-time, degree seeking, on-ground Clinical Health Professional graduate students are required to submit a Health Packet (Health Evaluation Form, Physical Examination Form, and Immunization Record), to the Health Portal prior to arrival on campus. 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. Students that do not submit their forms will be placed on a health hold and will be unable to register for classes.
- All incoming currently enrolled, full-time, degree seeking, on-ground Lancaster undergraduate students are required to submit the Immunization Record - Lancaster Form. Please log the dates of your Immunization Record into this form. Then upload an image of your immunization record, completed by your Healthcare Provider, into the Document Upload section of the Health Portal.
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- All incoming currently enrolled, full-time, degree seeking, on-ground Hawk Hill and University City undergraduate students, and all currently enrolled, full-time, degree seeking, on-ground University City incoming Clinical Health Professional graduate students are required to submit health records. There are three components that must be completed:
- 1) Physical Examination Form, to be printed and brought to your appointment for your Healthcare Provider to complete. This form must be uploaded via the Document Upload function.
- 2) Health Evaluation Form, to be completed via the Student Health Portal: https://sju.studenthealthportal.com/Forms.
- 3) Immunization Record, to be completed via the Student Health Portal: https://sju.studenthealthportal.com/Forms.
- All incoming currently enrolled, full-time, degree seeking, on-ground Lancaster undergraduate students are required to submit the Immunization Record - Lancaster Form. Please log the dates of your Immunization Record into this form. Then upload an image of your immunization record, completed by your Healthcare Provider, into the Document Upload section of the Health Portal.
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- No. Only incoming, currently enrolled, full-time, degree seeking, on ground Hawk Hill and University City domestic and international undergraduate students, and incoming currently enrolled, full-time, on-ground University City domestic and international Clinical Health Professional graduate 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.
- All incoming currently enrolled, full-time, degree seeking, on-ground Lancaster undergraduate students are required to submit the Immunization Record - Lancaster Form. Please log the dates of your Immunization Record into this form. Then upload an image of your immunization record, completed by your Healthcare Provider, into the Document Upload section of the Health Portal.
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Students with specific housing requests should contact the Office of Student Disability Services- Christine Mecke, EdD, at 610-660-1774 or email at cmecke@sju.edu. Documentation of their medical condition will be required.
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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 Centers (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, 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.