Counseling Services
The Counseling Center provides support services of a holistic student development nature and attends to members of the University community who may be experiencing some difficulty in adjusting to emotional wellness issues. The University provides professional counselors who are available weekdays for individual personal counseling sessions and psychotropic counseling.
Many personal development workshops are offered by the Counseling Center, as well as group topical counseling sessions. For longer-term therapy, the staff makes referrals to local professionals at an individual cost to the student.
For additional information about the Counseling Center, call 203-371-7955.
Health Services
Health Services offers daily first-response treatment for minor health-related issues. A physician and nurse practitioners are on campus for appointments throughout the week (Monday–Friday) at no cost to full-time undergraduate students. In September 2008, St. Vincent’s Medical Center began serving as the Physician/Medical Director for the Sacred Heart Health Center.
Staffed by registered nurses and open five days per week, Health Services also handles state immunization requirements and University insurance requirements and coordinates health promotion workshops. Health Services can also make referrals to local healthcare facilities and arrange with a local pharmacy to deliver to campus. For additional information about Health Services, call 203-371-7838.
Students needing medical attention when the Student Health Center is closed can see a physician at St. Vincent Immediate Health Care (urgent care center) 4600 Main Street Bridgeport, CT 203-371-4445 or St. Vincent Medical Center (hospital) 2800 Main Street Bridgeport, CT 203-576-6000.
Measles Immunization Law
Connecticut law requires students born after December 31, 1956, to provide proof of two doses of measles vaccine administered at least one month apart.
The first dose of vaccine must have been given after the student’s first birthday and after January 1, 1969; the second dose must have been given after January 1, 1980. The student is also required to provide proof of one dose of rubella vaccine administered after the student’s first birthday. Laboratory evidence (blood test) is acceptable in lieu of administration of vaccine. All students must be in compliance with this state law before registering.
Meningococcal Vaccine Law
Beginning with the 2002–2003 academic year, the State of Connecticut requires that all students who reside in on-campus halls must be vaccinated against meningitis. Proof of this vaccination must be presented to the appropriate University officials before a student can obtain entry to their resident hall. This new guideline for Connecticut colleges and universities is provided in Public Act 01-93.
For additional information, call the University’s Health Services (203-371-7838) or stop by the lower level of the Park Avenue House.