Health Information Forms
Where can I find required health forms?
All required health forms are found on the Student Health Portal. Sign in with the same username and password as your University network account.
Which immunizations are required for undergraduate students?
- Hepatitis B: 3 doses
- Meningitis Vaccine (A, C, W, Y): 1 dose after 16th birthday
- MMR: 2 doses
- Tdap or Td: 1 dose within last 10 years
What if I have a religious or medical exemption?
Religious or medical exemption forms are found on the Student Health Portal.
When is the health form due?
- Summer graduate programs: May 15
- Fall entrance: July 15
- Spring entrance: Jan. 15
What happens if I turn the health form in late?
Full-time undergraduate students are subject to a fine of $200 each semester that the required forms remain incomplete.
How can I get a copy of my health information and immunization form?
You can print copies of your immunization records from the Student Health Portal.
Medication and Prescriptions
How do I get my prescriptions filled?
Kroger Pharmacy (434.384.3666) delivers prescriptions to campus. This local pharmacy provides prescription billing and files with insurance companies when required information is provided. You must have a form of payment to pay over the phone. Your existing prescriptions might be transferable from your current pharmacy. Please call Kroger for more details. Other pharmacies are also available to students, but they do not provide on-campus delivery.
If I have prescription medication can I keep them in my room?
Yes, you are responsible for keeping your medications; however, we suggest a lock box to keep medications secure.
Where can I get my birth control prescription?
You can check with your current pharmacy to see if they have a location in Lynchburg. However, if you lack transportation, your existing prescriptions might be transferable from your current pharmacy to Kroger Pharmacy (434.384.3666), who delivers to campus. Please call them to complete the transfer. If you need a new birth control prescription you can make an appointment to see one of the Nurse Practitioners in Health Services.
I am taking medication for ADHD, how do I get my prescription?
We suggest you speak with your provider and make a plan for the time you are at school. Arrangements can be made to have the written prescriptions filled at a local pharmacy. If you are unable to obtain prescriptions from your home provider, please make an appointment to meet with one of our Nurse Practitioners.
Services and Accessing Care
What can I do if I am sick?
If you are feeling ill, the Health Center can take appointments on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. You can schedule an appointment through the Student Health Portal or by calling 434.544.8357.
What should I do if I am sick and the Health Center is closed?
For non-emergent illness, we encourage students to keep some of the following self-care items in their rooms:
- Cold and flu medicine
- A digital thermometer
- Pain relievers/fever reducers like Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Ibuprofen (Advil)
- Benadryl for allergic reactions
- Antibiotic ointment
- Bandaids
If your self-care is not enough to improve your symptoms until the Health Center reopens we have several community options available.
Where should I go if I am sick and the Health Center is closed?
For an emergency:
University of Lynchburg Emergency Medical Services
- Dial 5555 from any campus phone or 434.544.5555 from your cell phone. In the event of an actual emergency where 911 is called, campus security will need to be notified as well to direct EMS to the location of the student.
- If you are ill and need transport to the walk-in clinic, call Security non-emergency number at 434.544.8100.
Additional information regarding emergency and after-hours care.
Is there a cost to be seen in the Health Center?
There is no cost to be seen in the Health Center. There may be some charges for lab work or medications. Those charges will be applied to your student account.
Can I get a prescription at the Health Center?
Yes, we have three Nurse Practitioners on staff that are licensed to prescribe medications when medically needed.
Do you file with insurance?
We do not file with insurance. However, all students are expected to have health insurance. Students should have a current insurance card (including prescription card) available for emergency or other off-campus medical care.
What if I have an off campus medical appointment and have no transportation?
If you need a ride for an appointment, please call or come to Health Services during our office hours Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. and we will help arrange transportation to your appointment. These arrangements need to be made at least 24 hours before appointment time, if possible.
Do you offer immunizations for students?
No, the Health Center does not give immunizations. Please call the Health Center at 434.544.8357 for more information on where you can receive immunizations.
I have to have allergy shots. Can I get them at the Health Center?
Yes, we can administer allergy shots in the Health Center. We will need specific medical orders and the serum from your physician. We ask that you come to our office before your first injection is due to review and sign our allergy immunotherapy policy. Each allergy injection is $5 — this fee will be charged to your student account.
Does the Health Center provide excuses for class?
The Health Center does not provide medical excuses for class absences or tardiness on a daily basis. However, at the end of the semester the Health Center, with the student’s written permission, will notify instructors that the student was seen by a health professional at the Health Center.
The Health Center will take signed requests by students the last week of classes every semester. Upon the student’s written request the information will be sent to the designated instructor(s), will include all dates that the student was seen in the Health Center for the current semester, and will be sent to the instructor via email before final grades are due.
Is there a waiver for parents to have access to their student's medical records or clinic visits?
Due to Federal and Privacy Regulations, we are unable to grant a blanket consent for student medical records or visits. However, with written permission from the student, the Health Center can speak with a parent regarding a specific visit to the clinic.
