Health Services
Attention Students:
In case of a medical or substance-related emergency, contact 911 or Campus Safety at 732-987-2611.
Students are seen by appointment only — no walk-ins. Contact Health Services at 732-987-2756 to schedule or with any questions.
Resident students: pack a thermometer, Tylenol/ibuprofen, hand sanitizer or wipes, cough drops, and tissues for your dorm room.
Access the PyraMED student health portal to complete forms electronically, upload immunization documentation, and view secure messages from Health Services. Portal trouble? Contact GCU IT at 732-987-2222.
The Health Center
The Health Center exists to help GCU students maintain optimal health. Staffed with registered nurses and a part-time physician, we offer free, confidential health care to all students.
Beyond treating minor illnesses and health issues, we aim to educate students on disease prevention and wellness through health counseling, screenings, and wellness programs. If you have a more serious health issue we don't treat, we'll refer you to specialists and hospitals for further care.
Services include:
- Treatment of minor illnesses and conditions
- Interim care for those with chronic illnesses
- First aid and care of minor injuries (report all injuries promptly to Health Services)
- Lab testing
- Referrals to area hospitals and specialists, as needed
Student Health Insurance
Georgian Court University does not offer student health insurance. Students should determine whether they're eligible for dependent coverage under a parent's health insurance plan, or explore options through their state's health insurance exchange at healthcare.gov. Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, dependent coverage under an employer plan can continue until age 26, and Medicaid eligibility has expanded in many states, including New Jersey.
International Students: GCU requires all international students to maintain health insurance coverage for the duration of their studies. It's your responsibility to enroll in a plan that covers prescriptions and medical treatment while you're in the United States.
Student Immunization & Document Requirements
All students must complete health forms electronically and upload official immunization documentation before attending class and/or moving into a residence hall. Non-compliance results in a hold on your account and an inability to register for future classes.
Required:
- MMR (Measles/Mumps/Rubella): Two doses — first dose given after 1968 and on/after 12 months of age; second dose at least 28 days after the first, or a lab report showing positive immunity
- Hepatitis B (full-time undergraduate and graduate students taking 9+ credits): Three doses (two adult doses for students ages 11–15), or a lab report showing positive immunity
- Meningococcal (Groups A, C, W, Y-135): Required for all first-time students under 19 (commuters and residents) and resident students over 19. Vaccine must be given on/after the 16th birthday; a booster is required if given earlier.
- Tuberculosis screening: A negative Mantoux (PPD) test, QuantiFERON-Gold TB test, or chest X-ray, completed within 6 months of admission, is required for all resident and international students.
Highly recommended:
- COVID-19 vaccination, completed series plus updated booster
- Meningococcal B — a separate vaccine from the required A/C/W/Y series, protecting against a strain responsible for roughly 60% of meningitis cases among young adults under 25. College students face elevated risk due to close-quarters living and shared personal items; talk to your healthcare provider about this vaccine.
- Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis): One dose after 2005, with a Td booster every 10 years
- Varicella (Chickenpox): Two doses
More on meningococcal disease is available from the CDC and the New Jersey Department of Health.
Becoming a Resident Student (Commuter to Resident)
Planning to move from commuter to resident status? You must provide Health Services with additional immunization information before moving in — specifically, proof of a meningitis vaccine (Groups A, C, Y, W-135) given on or after your 16th birthday, plus TB testing completed no earlier than 6 months prior to your move-in date. Every student must be cleared by Health Services before moving into a residence hall.
Questions? Contact Health Services at 732-987-2756.
Health Services Staff
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Valerie O’Donnell 732-987-2577
Title: Student Health & Wellness Nurse
- [email protected]
- Casino (2nd floor)
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Erica Widman 732-987-2592
Title: Staff Nurse
- [email protected]
- Casino (2nd floor)
