As a result, all full-time incoming students (first-year, transfer, international, and exchange) are required to meet certain health requirements to enroll at the College and participate in intercollegiate sports.
To submit medical documents or health-required forms to the Student Health & Wellness Center, sign into your Student Health Portal.
Please ensure all medical documents include your first name, last name, date of birth, and health clinic/provider information.
New students will need to complete general health requirements prior to beginning their first year at Whittier College. Students must meet these requirements in order to enroll at the College and participate in intercollegiate sports.
Returning students (actively enrolled students who have not taken a leave of absence during any semester) do not need to complete the general health requirements if they have already completed their first year at Whittier College.
However, if a particular vaccine is no longer valid, the student will be asked to update that vaccine. If the student does not update their vaccine two weeks from the date of expiration, a hold will be placed on their student account along with a late fee of $100. The student will also not be allowed to register for the following semester until they complete their vaccination. Additionally, the student's name will be submitted to the Associate Dean of Students for further action.
All student-athletes will need to complete the general health requirements along with proof of sickle cell testing. If a student declines this screening, a waiver will need to be completed.
Sickle Cell Testing is offered at the Student Health & Wellness Center by appointment only. The price for a test is $25.05.
Returning athletes will need to submit a new physical examination annually in order to continue to participate in intercollegiate sports.
The Student Health & Wellness Center can complete the travel physicals needed for study abroad. Please call to schedule an appointment. Be sure to provide a copy of the travel forms needed.
All students who participate in a travel abroad program at Whittier College will be required to obtain a blood test 8-10 weeks upon their return to rule out potential tuberculosis exposure during their travels. Traditional tuberculosis skin testing (Mantoux) is no longer accepted.
Students must obtain one of two types of Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) blood test:
The QuantiFERON TB Gold Test is available through the Student Health & Wellness Center for $48.87 plus a $20 lab fee. The Student Health & Wellness Center can bill the student's insurance carrier for the test but cannot guarantee that the carrier will pay for the entire cost. Students may also choose to complete the blood test through their own provider and submit their results to the Student Health & Wellness Center. If the result is positive, the student will be asked to obtain a chest x-ray.
Students who do not complete the blood test requirement by the 10th week of their return from studying abroad will result in the following:
Any commuter student who is enrolled in less than 12 units does not need to meet the general health requirements. A copy of the student's Degree works is required.
Any admitted graduate student does not need to complete the general health requirements.
Students who withdraw from the College for any reason and then return will be required to complete most of the same health requirements as new students. The only exception is the Complete Physical Exam which is valid for 3 years from the last one on file for students (1 year from the last on file for student-athletes).
In addition, students taking a leave of absence for medical reasons will also be required to meet with the Director of the Student Health and Wellness Center for medical conditions, or the Director of the Counseling Center for psychological conditions. The director of either department will require medical documentation from the treating provider regarding the reason(s) for the medical or psychological leave. The treating provider must also state in the medical documentation that the student is cleared to return to College. If the student requires a physical examination, the physical exam must be completed by the treating physician familiar with the reason behind the leave of absence.
In addition, all requirements should be completed and updated as stated in the general health requirements.
