Graduate Catalog - New Jersey City University

28 GRADUATE CATALOG 2013-2016 NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY
HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER
Vodra Hall, Rm. 107
Student Affairs
201-200-3456
Fax: 201-200-2011
www.njcu.edu/dept/hwc
Dr. Abisola Gallagher-Hobson, Director
agallagher@njcu.edu
Ms. Carolyn Hunter, Supervisor
chunter@njcu.edu
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The NJCU Health & Wellness Center
(HWC) is an outpatient facility providing
FREE and CONFIDENTIAL health care
services for our students. The HWC is
staffed by registered nurses and is open 12
months a year. The University physician is
available part-time for students during the
fall and spring semesters only. A monthly
schedule of Doctor’s Hours is available at
the HWC and in various locations across
campus. Bills for outside lab tests, x-rays,
and prescriptions are the sole responsibility
of the student.
Confidentiality
The medical records and health care transactions
of all patients including immunization
records are maintained in a confidential
manner and cannot be released to
another party without the patient’s written
authorization.
Entrance Health &
Immunization Requirements
In addition to providing health care, the
HWC oversees the University’s health requirements
for all entering students. Each
New Jersey City University student MUST
submit an Entrance Health Form. The
form is sent to all new graduate students as
part of the admission process.
This information is used to establish
a student’s medical file and documents
compliance with state immunization
regulations. New Jersey State Law requires
all students, both undergraduate and
graduate, to comply with current immunization
regulations by submitting proof of
immunization, immunity, or filing a valid
exemption.
Detailed information about the required
immunizations or valid exemptions can
be found on page 3 and 4 of the Entrance
Health Form which can be obtained at
Graduate Admissions (Hepburn Hall Rm.
206),, the HWC office, or from our web
page. Failure to comply will result in a
“hold” being placed on all future registration
as well as blocking eligibility for
campus housing.
Other Immunization
or Health Tests
NJCU reserves the right to require additional
immunizations or health tests as
dictated by current public health concerns
in our campus or local communities. In
addition, health testing such as a tuberculin
skin test, or other requirements, may be
mandated for the fulfillment of internships
or clinical rotations.
Student Health Insurance
The State of New Jersey requires that every
full-time college student must maintain
basic health/hospitalization insurance
throughout the period of their enrollment.
To assist students in meeting this
requirement, a discounted Student Health
Insurance plan will be selected and made
available to NJCU students annually.
The premium for the health insurance is
automatically added to the tuition bill of
full-time students by the Bursar’s Office.
Students not wishing to participate
in the plan may waive out of the student
insurance policy by providing proof of
coverage by a comparable insurance plan.
Waiving the insurance must be done by
the individual student (online) before the
required waiver deadlines. Details for the
current student insurance policy and the
link to waiving the insurance can be found
on the HWC webpage. Questions about
insurance waivers, waiver deadlines, or the
insurance fee must to be directed to the
Bursar’s Office (Hepburn Hall, Room 109;
201-200- 3045).
CHILDREN’S LEARNING CENTER
Hepburn Hall, Rm. 101
201-200-3342
Fax-201-200-3050
web.njcu.edu/sites/eclc
Dr. Keri Giordano, Director
kgiordano@njcu.edu
Fall and Spring Semester Hours:
Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Summer I Session Hours:
Monday -Thursday
7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Summer II Session Hours:
Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Children’s Learning Center is open
to children of undergraduate and graduate
students, staff, and alumni. The Center
offers a preschool class, a pre-kindergarten
class, and an after-school program. The
Center provides flexible schedules that are
responsive to the needs of student-parents.
The Center also serves as a training site,
providing high quality field experiences
for New Jersey City University students.
The daytime program accepts children
between the ages of 2.5 and 5 years, and
the after school program accepts children
between the ages of 2.5 and 8 years old.
Registration forms may be obtained at the
Children’s Learning Center. Registration
is on a first come, first served basis. The
Children’s Learning Center is accredited by
the National Association for the Education
of Young Children (NAEYC).
OFFICE OF CAMPUS LIFE
Gilligan Student Union, Rm. 111
201-200-3585
Fax: 201-200-2329
web.njcu.edu/sites/campuslife
The Office of Campus Life, located in
the Gilligan Student Union, provides a
wealth of social, cultural, recreational,
community service, and educational
co-curricular activities including cultural
celebrations, experiential learning opportunities,
workshops, community service
projects and art exhibits. In addition to
hosting the undergraduate New Student
Orientation program, and coordinates the
Annual Leadership Retreat for student
leaders.
The staff serves as liaisons to the Student
Government Organization, coordinates
the Center for Student Success, and assists
student organizations in the planning and
presentation of student events.