Student Health Services

Elms College’s Health Center assists students with health promotion activities and practices that contribute to life-long wellness. We are equipped to handle everything from seasonal illnesses and common health concerns to the management of injuries and significant episodic and chronic health issues.

Beyond the everyday visits and general medical care, we run programs in collaboration with Residence Life encompassing such topics as preparing for the cold and flu season, learning stress management techniques, drug and alcohol prevention, sexual assault prevention and making responsible life choices.

Location and Hours

We are located at 15 Gaylord Street in a stand-alone brick house on the edge of campus. The Wellness Center building houses the Health Center and Counseling Center together to focus on a complete, holistic, approach to health and wellness. Hours of operation are 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Students with medical concerns after hours, on weekends, or on holidays should contact the Residence Life staff on duty or Public Safety.

Photo of the Brick House, Health and Counseling Center at Elms College.

Summer Document Submission Deadline: MAY 7, 2026
Fall Document Submission Deadline: AUGUST 7, 2026

Documentation Overview

Required Health Documentation

Required Medical Forms

You may be able to obtain your vaccination records using the Massachusetts Immunization Information System at: https://myvaxrecords.mass.gov/

Required Training

Federally mandated prevention training: Drug & Alcohol Awareness and Sexual Assault Prevention: Complete online

Nursing Students and Student Athletes

Nursing majors: You must submit all required documentation to the Health Center AND to Sentry. More information regarding Sentry will be sent to you directly from the School of Nursing.

Log in to Sentry MD: https://mysentrymd.com/#/home
Link to upload documents: https://mysentrymd.com/sentrymd.html#/upload/121

You must submit documentation of Tuberculosis Testing through 1 of the 2 options.

  1. QFT lab work.
  2. Tspot lab work.

Athletics

Athletes: You will need to submit documentation to both the Health Center and Athletics. For more information about additional requirements for athletes, please visit: https://ecblazers.com/information/Pre-Participation-Medical-Paperwork
**Physical Exams must be dated within 6 months of the beginning of your sport.

ONLINE STUDENTS

Students in fully online programs may have different requirements. Please contact your Admission Counselor for more information.

Health Requirements for ONLINE RN-BS and MSN Students

MSN students are required to submit the following information:

  • Report of Medical History Form
  • Tdap within 10 years
  • MMR, series of 2 vaccines or positive lab titers for each disease
  • Varicella, series of 2 vaccines or a positive lab titer
  • Hepatitis B, series of 3 vaccines or a positive titer
  • Meningitis vaccine within 5 years or a signed and dated Meningitis Waiver Form

*The above information is required for admission. In addition, Clinical Clearance documentation will be collected before the start of practicum by your program coordinator.

RN-BS students are required to submit the following information:

  • Report of Medical History Form
  • Tdap within 10 years
  • MMR, series of 2 vaccines or positive lab titers for each disease
  • Varicella, series of 2 vaccines or a positive lab titer
  • Hepatitis B, series of 3 vaccines or a positive titer
  • Meningitis vaccine within 5 years or a signed and dated Meningitis Waiver Form

To Waive Health Insurance, Or, For Any Questions Regarding The Student Health Insurance Plan

If you have questions regarding the Student Health Insurance Plan, please contact University Health Plans Inc. at 1-833-251-1728.

PARENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS, AND GUARDIANS

Students should contact the Health Center directly regarding questions about their health or medical records. A signed HIPAA release is required for the Health Center staff to communicate with any other individual. Please note that a signed FERPA release does not apply to Health Center interactions.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Update:

Elms College will not require the COVID-19 vaccine beginning fall semester. Students and employees will no longer be required to provide proof of the COVID-19 vaccination. Please note that some groups of students and employees may have COVID-19 vaccination requirements as a condition of their clinical or external placements.

Elms College strongly encourages all members of the Elms Community to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.

Updated Guidance on Respiratory Illnesses

On March 25, 2024, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health released new guidance for what to do if you have symptoms of, or test positive for, a viral respiratory illness https://www.mass.gov/info-details/staying-home-to-prevent-the-spread-of-respiratory-viruses#if-you-have-symptoms-of-a-respiratory-virus-(isolation) This updated guidance follows the CDC’s new guidance for all respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, influenza, and RSV.

Elms College is a small community, and we must consider others’ health as well as our own. If you are sick, and it is possible for you to go home until your symptoms have improved, you are encouraged to do so.

It is important that an accurate assessment of the health climate on our campus is monitored. If you are diagnosed off campus, please inform the Health Center by calling 413-265-2288 or emailing healthcenter@elms.edu It is highly recommended that you obtain documentation of your diagnosis, any treatment recommendations, and documentation to support any excused absences from your provider.

For more information regarding COVID-19, please visit https://www.mass.gov/covid-19-updates-and-information.

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