Undergraduate Course Catalog 2006-2007
General Information
The University has a state-licensed and nationally-accredited (aaahc.org) health and wellness program.
Health and Counseling Fee
All undergraduate and graduate degree candidates and all full-time
non-degree candidates pay a mandatory health and counseling fee. For
the academic year 2005–2006, the health and counseling fee was $515.
The health fee covers many outpatient care needs that are available at
Health Services. However, charges not covered by the health fee are the
responsibility of the student. Students should check with the Health
Services business office at (603) 862-2840 with any questions.
Health Insurance
The University is undergoing changes at this time with regard to health
insurance for undergraduate students. Please contact the Director of
Finance and Administration at Health Services at (603) 862-2853 or
check the Web site at www.unh.edu/health-services for current information about health insurance.
Health Record Requirement
In order to provide effective care, Health Services requires that
undergraduate students who have been formally accepted for a bachelor’s
or associate’s degree candidacy, and who register for five or more
credits, must have health information on file with Health Services.
This information will include three forms provided by Health Services
on its Web site at www.unh.edu/health-services. These include a
physical assessment and immunization form, to be completed by a medical
provider and mailed to Health Services, and a health history form, to
be completed by the student on-line.
Proof of immunity to measles is mandatory (UNH Academic Policy 02.14).
Students must meet one of the following criteria for proof of immunity
to measles: have received two live-virus measles vaccinations at least
one month apart after 12 months of age, a positive measles titer (blood
test), health provider documentation of past history of measles, or
have been born before 1957. Students requesting a religious exemption
from measles vaccinations must complete the UNH Health Services Request
for Exemption, form 202.5. Students from countries where TB is endemic
are required to either provide documentation of being tested within six
months prior to enrollment or provide documentation of treatment for
either latent or active TB or a negative chest radiograph if the test
is positive. It is the responsibility of students to complete the forms
before the beginning of classes. Any student failing to complete these
requirements may not be cleared to register for future classes.
Medical Services
Health Services provides comprehensive, student-focused, primary
medical care, laboratory testing, radiology, and pharmacy services.
During the regular academic year, the clinical staff consists of
board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and medical
assistants who have experience working with adolescents and young
adults and are committed to prevention and holistic care. They work in
teams, three of which focus on general medicine services, commonly
seeing, for example, infectious diseases, injuries, and mental health
concerns. The fourth team focuses on women’s health and provides annual
exams, PAP tests, and numerous other services for women. There is also
a travel clinic providing clearance and immunizations for foreign
travel and an allergy clinic providing allergy shots. One may speak by
telephone with a triage nurse for advice at any time. Limited services
are available for faculty and staff.
The staff maintains close relationships with outside specialists in the
Seacoast area to whom they may refer patients. Well-staffed and
well-equipped community hospitals are nearby and an emergency ambulance
service is available in Durham at all times. For after-hours urgent
care, Health Services has an agreement with one of the local hospitals
to provide care for students.
General medical appointments may be made by calling (603) 862-2856, and women’s health appointments by calling (603) 862-1806.
Medical/Psychological Withdrawals
All students seeking assistance with medical withdrawals or those who
will be out of school for extended periods of time due to medical
emergencies should be in touch with Health Services at 862-1098.
Information is also available on the Web at www.unh.edu/health-services/withdrawal.html.
Office of Health Education and Promotion
The Office of Health Education and Promotion (Room 249, Health Services
Center) presents educational workshops and facilitates ongoing
educational groups on a variety of physical and emotional health
issues. Confidential assessment and referral are also available. The
office offers alcohol and other drug counseling, nutritional counseling
services, tobacco cessation services, and confidential HIV counseling
and testing. A health educator/nurse provides education and support to
students living with chronic illnesses. Massage therapy is also
available. The resource library (Room 218) contains information on
physical and emotional health issues, including HIV/AIDS, alcohol,
tobacco, and other drugs, men’s and women’s health issues, wellness,
stress management, sexuality, nutrition, and eating concerns. These
services and programs reflect Health Services’s commitment to assisting
students in achieving optimal health and well-being. Appointments are
made at the Office of Health Education and Promotion, or by calling
(603) 862-3823.
