Immunizations
The immunizations listed below are required for all newly enrolled students. All forms must be submitted to the Student Health and Wellness Center before the first day of classes.
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and TB screening/test.
- MCV4 (meningitis vaccine) is required for all students planning on living in the Residence Hall or Otis College affiliated apartments. More info is available on SHWC website, https://www.otis.edu/student-health-wellness-center.
- The COVID-19 vaccine is strongly recommended.
- Information about the vaccine and exemptions can be found on our site: https://www.otis.edu/student-health-wellness-center/incoming-students.
Infectious Disease Policy
Violation of College requirements or public health orders in place to reduce the risk of spreading infectious disease or failing to follow any applicable federal, state, and/or local public health orders. Examples include:
- Failing to follow College policies, procedures, and any other requirements in place to help reduce the risk of contracting or spreading infectious diseases.
- For example: not isolating and/or not notifying the College if you are symptomatic or have tested positive for COVID-19.
- Failing to comply with any additional or more specific actions required by a campus department, unit, or location, to limit the spread of infectious disease, while participating in a program or activity, utilizing a service or benefit, or using College facilities.
- For example not abiding by Residence Hall Handbook policies and/or signage related to minimizing the spread of infectious disease in the residence halls.
- Failing to comply with any directions given by an employee or public health official, including those related to isolation requirements, expectations, or guidelines. These directions can be communicated in any form—verbally, in email, through College announcements, and so forth.
- For example going to class, work, or visiting someone's residence when a person has been instructed to isolate due to exposure, symptoms or test results.
- If multiple public health orders or campus requirements apply, or in the event of conflict between or among them, students are required to follow the most restrictive requirement.
Student Health and Wellness Center Policies
The Student Health and Wellness Center (SHWC) is available for all currently enrolled students if any medical or counseling needs arise. When a student is in significant emotional distress or experiencing a crisis, same-day appointments are available. Per Student Health and Wellness Center policy, excuse notes will not be provided for missing class. The SHWC has a strict no show and late cancellation policy. For more information on the SHWC list of policies, fees, and requirements, as well as student rights and responsibilities as it pertains to the functioning of the Student Health and Wellness Center, please visit https://www.otis.edu/student-health-wellness-center.
Student Health and Accident Insurance Programs
All students are required to carry health insurance during their time at Otis College. Otis College provides a Student Health insurance Plan (SHIP) that all students are automatically enrolled in. If a student has insurance coverage that meets requirements set forth by the College, they may be eligible to waive out of the SHIP during designated waiver periods. For more information about the Student Health Insurance Program, contact the Student Health and Wellness Center.
All Otis College students are automatically covered by the Student Accident Insurance Program for campus-related activities. In the event of an accident or injury, the student should immediately report the injury to the Student Health and Wellness Center. If students need to seek medical treatment, they must work with the Student Health and Wellness Center to submit an Accident Claim.
Care Team (Campus Assessment, Response, Evaluation Team)
Otis College has a behavioral intervention team, known as the CARE Team. The CARE Team identifies, addresses, and assists students who are at risk due to behavioral, psychological, or physical health reasons. A student’s academic progress may also be at risk due to the layers of issues they may be facing, and the case management team addresses/suggests appropriate academic intervention efforts with the guidance of Academic Affairs, while also focusing on additional factors that may be influencing a student’s overall college experience. Anyone can report a student of concern to the CARE Team by completing a reporting form, found here: https://www.otis.edu/incident-reports.