2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog

Wellness Center

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

Sacred Heart University Health Services provides accessible, high quality, and cost-effective healthcare, serving the acute and chronic medical needs of SHU students.  The team of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, registered nurses, medical assistants, and clerical / support staff at Health Services work together to promote the physical and emotional well-being of SHU students.

All services are rendered by appointment, with limited "walk-in" access.  At Health Services, there is no charge to see a provider for any full-time undergraduate student.  A small fee may be charged for diagnostic testing or immunizations.

Student Health Services is run by Orthopedic Specialty Group, the largest orthopedic practice in Southern Connecticut.  All employees of Student Health Services work solely at SHU and are dedicated to student wellness.

Any registered student who has provided a current physical exam and immunization history may access Student Health Services for:

  • evaluation and treatment of acute illness and injury

  • gynecological care

  • minor procedures (such as suture removal, abscess drainage)

  • diagnostic testing (strep throat tests, urine testing, and mono screens, which are rendered on site.  Other laboratory testing is sent to an outside lab which bills the student's insurance plan).

  • immunizations against influenza, measles, mumps, rubella and others

  • tuberculosis screening


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 Wellness Center at 203-371-7838 or stop by the first floor of the Wellness Center at 4980 Park Avenue.