Dear Student (and Parents):
Student Health Services and the Counseling Center congratulate you on your acceptance to Montreat College. Please read the following information. It is very important!
Early return of all forms (Physical, Medical History, Medical Authorization/Acknowledgement of Risk, and Immunizations) is strongly recommended. All forms must be returned by August 1. If you are unable to meet deadline for form return, you must contact Student Health Services to request deadline extension.
The state-mandated immunizations must be completed prior to registration for classes at Montreat. Please complete the required forms and return to: Student Health Services before August 1.
Remember: you will not be allowed to register for classes if your immunization record is incomplete.
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Please provide contact information: home and/or office phone number, cell phone, e-mail, MD phone, fax number (if applicable).
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DO NOT send originals — always send copies. DO NOT send forms to admissions.
SEND THEM TO: STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES.
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Please check the status of your health form! After you have requested information on the status of your form, you will receive an e-mail response, giving you details of information still needed per state and institutional requirements. Student Health Services’ e-mail address: nurse@montreat.edu. If you wish, you may leave a message for Student Health Services at 828-669-8011, extension 3536. You may mail your forms, or you may fax them to 828-669-5511 at the Wellness Center.
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The Centers for Disease Control recommends that all incoming freshmen be aware of the risk of meningococcal disease. In order to make an informed decision about meningococcal vaccination, read and sign the last page of the Health History before returning the completed History to Student Health Services. You may learn more about meningitis and the vaccination by visiting the Web sites of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at: http://www.cdc.gov/nip/publications/ACIP-list.htm and http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo and the American College Health Association: http://www.acha.org. Student Health Services recommends all incoming freshmen receive the meningococcal vaccination through your local doctor or health department prior to arrival at Montreat College.
Helpful hints for filling out the health forms (complete in black ink and print info.):
- Read the immunization instructions---they specify exactly what immunizations you will be required to have before you may move into a dorm.
- Have the health care professional sign, date, and provide his/her address on the physical form.
- Have the health care professional sign and date the immunization form. (Both the physical and the immunization form must be signed by a licensed health professional.)
- Complete the personal health history and sign (and date) it. Students under 18 must also have their parent/guardian sign the health history.
Hints on finding the immunizations: grade school records, high school transcripts, personal physician records, local health department. Send photocopies, not originals!
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