Health Services
Health Services promotes a student’s optimal health and well-being. Confidential, respectful care and assistance with health concerns, insurance questions, and immunization requirements are offered to all students. A comprehensive approach is facilitated through close communication with the Student Support and Advising Center, TRiO/Student Support Services, area health providers, and the utilization of resources and referrals. A full range of educational programs is offered throughout the academic year in order to encourage health promotion and the prevention of injury and disease.
Immunization Status
In accordance with Chapter 76 Section C of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, College immunization requirements for measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and varicella apply to:
All full-time credit students matriculating into a credit or clock-hour program.
All full-time and part-time health science students.
All full-time and part-time students on a student or other visa, including foreign students attending or visiting classes as part of formal academic visitation exchange program.
Confirmation of immunization must be submitted to Health Services on the NSCC Immunization Record form prior to the first day of classes.
Students accepted into the Nurse Education and Allied Health programs must provide evidence of good physical and emotional health by completing the Health Evaluation Packet supplied by the Enrollment and Student Records Office. This information, including all immunization documentation, must be submitted to the respective Health Professions Division Office.