Student Health Services

Introducing the services of the AUCC Student Health and Wellness Center (AUCC SHWC) to all scholars of Clark Atlanta University; where you will receive quality state of the art comprehensive health care.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: 

The deadline to waive the student health insurance is August 31, 2022 

My Panther Health Portal

My Panther Health Portal is our online patient portal. Students may communicate securely with Student Health Services Staff and upload immunization documents or other health information as needed. 

My Panther Health Portal (move the link button at the bottom of the page here) 

IMMUNIZATION INFORMATION

This policy sets forth Clark Atlanta University’s immunization requirement for all matriculating students.

Clark Atlanta University requires all students to make a one-time submission of immunizations and Mantoux tuberculin skin test prior to matriculation. Immunizations must be submitted on the university’s immunization form documented in English. Dates of immunizations, titers, and test(s) require the signature of the student's healthcare provider. Readmitted students are required to submit updated immunizations and a Mantoux tuberculin skin test within one year of readmission.

The deadline to submit immunizations is July 1 for Fall semester

Students failing to comply with Clark Atlanta University’s immunization requirements will receive a medical hold on their account, preventing registration for classes. 

Access the Official Immunization/Tuberculosis Screening Record 

Immunization requirements are as follows:

1. Tetanus Diphtheria booster within last ten (10) years. Must remain current throughout matriculation.
2. MMR- two doses or one MMR and one separate Rubella or report of positive immune titer. Vaccines must have been administered after first birthday. Students born before 1957 are considered immune and are not required to receive vaccination against Measles, Mumps and Rubella.
3. Meningococcal vaccine two doses; 2^nddose must be given after age 16
4. Clark Atlanta University strongly recommends the following vaccines:
   • Influenza
   • Varicella
   • Hepatitis B
5. Tuberculosis Testing

            PPD (Mantoux) within one (1) year of matriculation. Documentation of results is required as follows:

1. Date of placement
2. Site of placement
3. Result documented in mm induration
4. Provider reading results
5. Date of reading completed on form

• A chest x-ray is required for a previous positive PPD or new PPD with an induration greater than 10mm (horizontal diameter). Result documentation must be provided
• A chest x-ray is required for students who previously received BCG
• Students must provide documentation for INH or other TB treatment. A chest x-ray required within six (6) months

My Panther Health Portal

My Panther Health Portal is our online patient portal. Students may communicate securely with Student Health Services Staff and upload immunization documents or other health information as needed. 

My Panther Health Portal 

Exemptions:

1. A medical exemption shall be granted upon receipt of a written statement from a healthcare provider indicating the nature and duration of the medical condition, which contraindicates the immunization, along with the specific vaccine identified as detrimental to the student’s health. Medical exemptions expire when the medical condition(s) contraindicating immunization change in a manner which permits immunization.
2. Exemptions are granted on the grounds of pregnancy. An estimated date indicating end of confinement must be provided. Submission of immunization(s) is required once date of confinement ends.
3. Religious exemptions are permitted when immunizations contradict the student’s religious belief.  However, a TB skin test is required, unless medically contraindicated.  Religious exemptions require notary.
4. In the event of an outbreak of any of the vaccine preventable diseases required by Clark Atlanta University, students with exemptions will be required to leave campus immediately for their protection, until the outbreak has ended. 

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement: 

Clark Atlanta University requires all students to submit documentation of full COVID-19 vaccination including a booster (If eligible) 

COVID-19 (The documentation you submit must demonstrate that you have received BOTH doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or an approved vaccine sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO))

COVID Booster (unless you have an approved religious or medical exemption from the COVID vaccine), or within 30 days after qualifying to take the booster. Eligible students are those 18 years or older who received their last dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine five (5) months after the 2^nd dose or two (2) months after their first dose of Janssen. 

COVID-19 Vaccine Exemption:

If you are requesting a religious/medical exemption for the COVID-19 vaccines, you must complete the medical or religious exemption form linked below.

COVID-19 Medical Exemption Form

COVID-19 Religious Exemption Form