Student Health Services Requirements are Based on Your Program
University Compliance
- Every full-time student at Arcadia University is required to submit health information to be in compliance with University Policy.
- All full-time students must have health insurance. Students must waive out or enroll in the University’s Student Health Insurance.
Counseling Students
Counseling Students Health Record
Instructions
- Download the Health Record. The Record contains the Physical Exam and the Immunization forms. Complete the forms and have them signed by your healthcare professional. Arcadia's Student Health Services (SHS) must have signed documents to verify.
- Log on to Arcadia’s Student Health Insurance provider’s website to sign-up or waive coverage. Every full-time undergraduate student is charged for health insurance. You must either waive out of Arcadia's coverage by providing your own insurance information or enrolling in our plan. More information on this can be found on our Health Insurance Policy page.
- You will gain access to the Patient Portal once you are deposited at Arcadia. Once you have access, please complete the following tasks:
- Upload electronic/scanned copies of your Immunization Form, Medical History Form, and Physical Form as a JPEG or PDF format.
- Upload electronic/scanned copies of any documentation necessary for verification of your immunizations.
- In addition to the documentation, please enter the dates in the space provided under the IMMUNIZATIONS tab.
Forensic Science Students
Forensic Science Health Record
Instructions
- Download the Health Record. The Record contains the Physical Exam and the Immunization forms. Complete the forms and have them signed by your healthcare professional. Arcadia's Student Health Services (SHS) must have signed documents to verify.
- Log on to Arcadia’s Student Health Insurance provider’s website to sign-up or waive coverage. Every full-time undergraduate student is charged for health insurance. You must either waive out of Arcadia's coverage by providing your own insurance information or enrolling in our plan. More information on this can be found on our Health Insurance Policy page.
- You will gain access to the Patient Portal once you are deposited at Arcadia. Once you have access, please complete the following tasks:
- Upload electronic/scanned copies of your Immunization Form, Medical History Form, and Physical Form as a JPEG or PDF format.
- Upload electronic/scanned copies of any documentation necessary for verification of your immunizations.
- In addition to the documentation, please enter the dates in the space provided under the IMMUNIZATIONS tab.
International Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) Students
International Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) Health Record
Instructions
- Download the Health Record. The Record contains the Physical Exam and the Immunization forms. Complete the forms and have them signed by your healthcare professional. Arcadia's Student Health Services (SHS) must have signed documents to verify.
- Log on to Arcadia’s Student Health Insurance provider’s website to sign-up or waive coverage. Every full-time undergraduate student is charged for health insurance. You must either waive out of Arcadia's coverage by providing your own insurance information or enrolling in our plan. More information on this can be found on our Health Insurance Policy page.
- You will gain access to the Patient Portal once you are deposited at Arcadia. Once you have access, please complete the following tasks:
- Upload electronic/scanned copies of your Immunization Form, Medical History Form, and Physical Form as a JPEG or PDF format.
- Upload electronic/scanned copies of any documentation necessary for verification of your immunizations.
- In addition to the documentation, please enter the dates in the space provided under the IMMUNIZATIONS tab.
Physical Therapy Students
Physical Therapy Health Records
Instructions
- Download the Health Record and the Physical Form. Complete the forms and have them signed by your healthcare professional. Arcadia's Student Health Services (SHS) must have signed documents to verify.
- Logon to Arcadia’s Student Health Insurance provider’s website to sign-up or waive coverage. Every full-time undergraduate student is charged for health insurance. You must either waive out of Arcadia's coverage by providing your own insurance information or enrolling in our plan. More information.
- You will gain access to the Patient Portal once you are deposited at Arcadia. Once you have access, please complete the following tasks:
- Upload electronic/scanned copies of your Immunization Form, Medical History Form, and Physical Form as a JPEG or PDF format.
- Upload electronic/scanned copies of any documentation necessary for verification of your immunizations.
- In addition to the documentation, please enter the dates in the space provided under the IMMUNIZATIONS tab.
- Submit your information to Exxat.
- For more information regarding Exxat, contact the PT Department.
Submitting to Exxat
The Physical Therapy program requires that you upload your health information to Exxat, an online compliance company. Exxat is responsible for verifying compliance to the clinical sites. You will receive instructions via email from the Physical Therapy Department.
Physician Assistant Students
Physician Assistant Health Record
Instructions
- Download the Health Record and the Physical Form. Complete the forms and have them signed by your healthcare professional. Arcadia's Student Health Services (SHS) must have signed documents to verify.
- Logon to Arcadia’s Student Health Insurance provider’s website to sign-up or waive coverage. Every full-time undergraduate student is charged for health insurance. You must either waive out of Arcadia's coverage by providing your own insurance information or enrolling in our plan. More information.
- You will gain access to the Patient Portal once you are deposited at Arcadia. Once you have access, please complete the following tasks:
- Upload electronic/scanned copies of your Immunization Form, Medical History Form, and Physical Form as a JPEG or PDF format.
- Upload electronic/scanned copies of any documentation necessary for verification of your immunizations.
- In addition to the documentation, please enter the dates in the space provided under the IMMUNIZATIONS tab.
- Enter health insurance details in the Patient Portal.
- Submit your information to Exxat.
This is required*
Submitting to EXXAT
The Physician Assistant program requires that you upload your health information to Exxat, an online compliance company. Exxat is responsible for verifying compliance to the clinical sites. You will receive instructions from your program
PA Program Clearance Information
In addition to these requirements, PA students must also complete PA Program Clearance Requirements. Both sets of requirements must be completed by all PA students.
Purchase Approve Services via Exxat. Incoming PA students will receive an email invitation from Exxat, one of our learning management services, with directions on how to create a login. You will be asked to purchase the Approve Service ($35 annually) provided by Exxat. This service must be purchased within 30 days of your invitation.
These important requirements are separate from the PA department requirements.
Hepatitis B (HepB) Titers
Start Date: Immediately
Due Date: April 30
Titers: Upload lab report showing HBsAb titers with numerical results showing immunity (HBsAg not acceptable)
- If low, equivocal or unresponsive results:
- get 3 dose HepB vaccination series (dose #1 now; dose #2 in 1 month; dose #3 approximately 5 months after dose #2)
- Repeat the titer 1 – 2 months after dose #3
- Upload results to Exxat
- If titers remain negative, upload a letter to Exxat from your healthcare provider which states that you are a “non-responder” to Hepatitis B
Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) Titers
Start Date: Immediately
Due Date: April 30
Titers: Upload lab report showing positive IgG antibody titers (IgM not acceptable) with numerical results
- If low, equivocal or unresponsive results:
- Get two doses of full MMR vaccine, separated by at least 28 days
- Upload documentation to Exxat
Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine or Booster
Start Date: Immediately
Due Date: April 30
A. Vaccine or Booster: Upload documentation of Tdap vaccine or booster (Td not acceptable, must contain pertussis)
- Tdap vaccine or booster must have been received within ten years of May 30, 2020
- If vaccine or booster was received ten or more years prior, receive booster and upload documentation
Varicella (Chicken Pox) Titers
Start Date: Immediately
Due Date: April 30
Titers: Lab report showing positive IgG antibody Varicella titers (IgM not acceptable) with numerical results
- If low, equivocal or unresponsive for the Varicella titer:
- If titer is negative/low/equivocal, get two doses of Varicella vaccine, 4 to 8 weeks apart
- Repeat Varicella lgG antibody titer at least 6 weeks after two doses are complete.
- Upload documentation of two-dose vaccination to Exxat.
- If titer remains negative, obtain a letter from your healthcare provider stating you are a "non-responder"
Polio Vaccine
Due Date: April 30
Vaccination
- The 4-dose IPV series should continue to be administered at ages 2 months, 4 months, 6--18 months, and 4--6 years.
- Final Dose must be given > age 4
- Must have a 6 month interval between dose 3 and 4
Tuberculosis / TB Blood or Skin Test*
*ANNUALLY RENEWED ITEM – Don’t Complete Early!
Start Date: April 1
Due Date: April 30
Please note, when you renew this requirement for year two you will be required to use the same test format you choose here (to allow comparison to baseline)
A. Blood Test (recommended): Quantiferon Gold or T-Spot
- Blood test requires only one visit and may be included with your annual physical exam
- If you previously received the BCG vaccine (commonly given to children who grew up outside the US), get a TB blood test
B. Skin Test: 2 Step PPD
- Skin test requires 4 visits total (two tests and two readings) per year
- Two tests may be performed one week to six months apart
- Each test must be read 48 – 72 hours after it is placed
- Sample schedule: Test #1: Day 1, Reading #1: Day 3 or 4, Test #2: Day 8, Reading #2: Day 10 or 11
- Documentation must be provided of placement and reading of each PPD
C. Xray: If you previously received positive results to testing, upload a clear chest Xray report to Exxat
Urine Drug Screen*
*ANNUALLY RENEWED ITEM – Don’t Complete Early!
Start Date: April 1
Due Date: April 30
A. 10 Panel +Oxycodone Drug Test: Complete the drug test purchased through Exxat/Universal. See instructions on Exxat for both Matriculating Class of 2023 and clinical Class of 2022.
PA Immunization Record Form*
*ANNUALLY RENEWED ITEM – Don’t Complete Early!
Start Date: April 1
Due Date: April 30
- Receive a physical examination in April, and have your health care provider sign and date the PA Immunization Record form.
- Upload to Exxat, do not include anything but this one page document
- Do not upload a full physical examination document here (the full physical examination document needs to be uploaded directly to Student Health Services only.)
- Student Health Services clearance requirements
PA State Fingerprinting*
*ANNUALLY RENEWED ITEM – Don’t Complete Early!
PA State FBI Fingerprinting Report (Must be complete in State of PA)
Schedule fingerprinting appointment between: April 1 – April 30
Upload fingerprinting results to Exxat as soon as received.
PA Fingerprinting Instructions for both Matriculating and Clinical Years
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance - Department of Human Services
*ANNUALLY RENEWED ITEM – Don’t Complete Early!
Start Date: April 1
Due Date: April 30
How to obtain PA Child Abuse History Clearance
Upload results to Exxat
Delaware Child Abuse History Clearance
*ANNUALLY RENEWED ITEM – Don’t Complete Early!
Start Date: April 1
Due Date: April 30
How to obtain Delaware Child Abuse History Clearance
Upload results to Exxat
Background screening Clearances and PATCH (Criminal Background check)
*ANNUALLY RENEWED ITEM – Don’t Complete Early!
Start Date: April 1
Due Date: April 30
Visit Exxat to to complete the Background screening.
Health Insurance
Start Date: April 1
Due Date: April 30
- It is an Arcadia University policy that all students are insured. All students must be covered by health insurance while in the PA program
- Arcadia University has partnered with a 3rd party company regarding insurance services (United HealthCare Student resources)
- Details on health insurance will be provided to enrolling PA students in spring
- The insurance website is typically available to enrolling students in April
- Students must opt in or opt out of University-provided health insurance
- Insurance charges will be automatically applied to tuition
- If a student waives out and has provided insurance coverage information, a refund will be applied to their account within 7-10 business days.
- Upload documentation of health insurance card, front and back, in Exxat
- Upload the insurance card for the coverage you will have at and after matriculation
Influenza Vaccine
Start Date: August 15
Due Date: October 15
- Students must have a flu shot administered in their first year for the flu season
- Flu shots will be available on campus in the fall every year
- Do not upload documentation of flu shots received prior to August 1
Public Health Students
Public Health Health Record
Instructions
- Download the Health Record. The Record contains the Physical Exam and the Immunization forms. Complete the forms and have them signed by your healthcare professional. Arcadia's Student Health Services (SHS) must have signed documents to verify.
- Log on to Arcadia’s Student Health Insurance provider’s website to sign-up or waive coverage. Every full-time undergraduate student is charged for health insurance. You must either waive out of Arcadia's coverage by providing your own insurance information or enrolling in our plan. More information on this can be found on our Health Insurance Policy page.
- You will gain access to the Patient Portal once you are deposited at Arcadia. Once you have access, please complete the following tasks:
- Upload electronic/scanned copies of your Immunization Form, Medical History Form, and Physical Form as a JPEG or PDF format.
- Upload electronic/scanned copies of any documentation necessary for verification of your immunizations.
- In addition to the documentation, please enter the dates in the space provided under the IMMUNIZATIONS tab.
Submitting to EXXAT
If you are in the MPH/PA or MPH/PT dual degree program, The Public Health program requires that you upload your health information to Exxat, an online compliance company. Exxat is responsible for verifying compliance to the clinical sites. You will receive instructions from your program
