Information For Undergraduate Students

Required Immunizations:

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 doses (1st after 12 months of age; 2nd at least 28 days later).
• Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis): 1 dose within the past 10 years.
• Meningococcal (MenACWY): 1 dose on/after age 16.
• Meningococcal B (MenB-4C/Bexsero or Men-FHbp/Trumenba): 2 doses required for students 23 or younger.
• TB Questionnaire: Required for all students; Health form sent via patient portal. Nursing/Healthcare students need annual testing.

Deadlines:

• Immunization records must be uploaded by:
  • First Tuesday of July for Summer/Fall
  • December for Spring
  • Upload to: AdvancedMD Patient Portal

Recommended Immunizations:

Varicella (Chickenpox)

Annual Influenza (available after September)

COVID-19: 2-dose series + booster

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis B

HPV (Human Papillomavirus)

Required Immunizations for All Students

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • 2 doses required
  • 1st dose after 12 months of age
  • 2nd dose at least 28 days after the first
• Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
  • 1 dose within the past 10 years
• Meningococcal (MenACWY)
  • 1 dose on or after age 16
• Meningococcal B (MenB-4C/Bexsero or Men-FHbp/Trumenba)
  • 2 doses required for students 23 or younger
  • Must complete the series with the same brand
• Tuberculosis (TB) Testing
  • Domestic students: Questionnaire and health form required
  • International students: IGRA blood test required (no outside skin test or chest x-ray accepted)
  • Positive tests must be followed by a negative chest x-ray

Submission Deadlines

• Summer/Fall Semester: First Tuesday of July
• Spring Semester: December
• Submit records to the AdvancedMD Patient Portal

Recommended Vaccines

Varicella (Chickenpox)

Annual Influenza (Flu)

COVID-19 (2-dose series plus booster)

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis B

HPV (Human Papillomavirus)

Review Mandatory Medical Insurance Options – For Domestic Students only:

Every full-time and CONHP student is required to take action and will automatically be charged for the  Valpo’s student medical insurance plan premium if no option is completed.

Option One:

• If you wish to enroll, follow the instruction to complete your enrollment and the cost will be added to your student account balance.

Option Two:

• If you are already covered and wish to opt out, you must do the following:
  • Have an existing health insurance plan that meets the University’s requirements,
  • Waive/decline the plan by completing an online waiver, and
  • Provide your valid health insurance card (front and back).
  • Waive before the first billing cycle to avoid the insurance cost added to your student account balance.
• Students who wish to decline the University-offered plan must do so no later than the first day of classes, otherwise you are responsible for the cost of the insurance plan added to your student account balance.

This mandatory insurance wavier process is an annual fall requirement for every full-time and CONHP Valpo student. Annual information/reminders are sent to your valpo.edu email.

DEADLINE: FIRST DAY OF CLASS

YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE ENROLLED IF YOU DO NOT WAIVE-OUT EACH YEAR!

You must have valid insurance, for a full year that covers your local medical expenses within the Valparaiso area to qualify for the waiver.  

Academic Health Plans – United Healthcare Student Resources

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Student Health Insurance Overview

Valparaiso University encourages all students to have health insurance to ensure access to timely care and reduce out-of-pocket expenses. The university does not assume financial responsibility for medical care but offers treatment for minor illnesses and injuries at the Student Health Center.

Students are responsible for any costs not covered by their insurance. Carrying insurance protects both the student and the university’s investment in their academic progress.

2024–2025 Student Health Insurance Plan

• Coverage period: August 1, 2024 – July 31, 2025
• Plan offered through Academic Health Plans

Eligibility

• Required for:
  • Full-time graduate students (9+ credit hours)
  • Full-time undergraduates (12+ credit hours)
  • DARC students (AARC approved)
  • All CONHP students
• Automatic enrollment occurs at registration unless comparable coverage is submitted.
• Students enrolled in 6+ credits during summer are eligible and may also insure dependents.

Mandatory Insurance Policy

All eligible students must either:

1. Enroll in Valpo’s plan
   • Complete online enrollment to add premium to student account
2. Waive the plan
   • Must have a valid, comparable health insurance plan
   • Submit waiver form online
   • Upload front and back of valid insurance card
   • Complete waiver before the first billing cycle to avoid charges

If no action is taken, the insurance premium will be automatically added to the student account.

Important Deadline

• Waiver or enrollment must be completed by: First day of classes