Health Services
All students are required to provide a completed Health Form, including proof of immunity, to the IWU Health Center by August 1st of their incoming year, or December 1st if beginning the spring semester. Evidence of immunization is provided through one of the following options:
- Completed and signed Health Form by the student's medical provider
- An immunization record forwarded from a high school, college, or university
- A copy of local health department immunization record
- An immunization record maintained by the student or parent (cannot be a baby book record)
The IWU Health Center provides a full range of care and is staffed by registered nurses, a nurse practitioner, and a part-time physician. The Health Center serves students on a walk-in basis by a registered nurse or by appointment with the nurse practitioner and the physician. There is a fee to see the nurse practitioner and the physician, which can be billed to the student’s insurance or paid by students. The Health Center has some prescription medications, including antibiotics, for a fee.
IMPORTANT: All students need to provide for their own health insurance. Health insurance is strongly encouraged for all students. Students that are not already covered through a parent, guardian, employer health plan are encouraged to visit the health insurance exchange under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) at healthcare.gov.
