Medical Information and Immunization
The University assumes no responsibility for student illnesses or accidents occurring either on campus or off campus; therefore, the University strongly encourages students to obtain and maintain health, major medical, and accident insurance coverage through either a personal or family policy. Please note that in certain instances, HMO coverage may not be sufficient or accepted by local health and medical providers. For students who do not qualify for coverage under a private policy, JU offers coverage through a school-sponsored plan.
JU requires that full-time traditional undergraduate students who do not have hospital/medical insurance coverage participate in this plan. International students are also required to participate in the plan. Those attending JU for the first time must pay the first year premium in advance with their tuition and fees.
Twelve-month coverage extends from the reporting date August 1 to July 31. Insurance coverage will be billed on a yearly basis through graduation. Any student who maintains private coverage is required to complete a waiver online.
Jacksonville University requires that all new accepted Traditional Undergraduate students complete and return to the Office of Admission the University’s Medical and Immunization Form as part of the application process. The immunization portion of the form, if applicable, must be completed and signed by a licensed physician or an appropriate health care provider. Documentation is required to certify that a student’s immunizations include measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, tuberculosis, tetanus, and diphtheria. Students living on campus are required to show documentation of a meningitis vaccination or sign a waiver declining the vaccination. Students born before 1957 are considered immune to measles. If these forms are not submitted a registration hold will be placed to prevent registration for the student’s second term at Jacksonville University.