2009-2010 - Bowie State University

We also provide supportive counseling to students who need assistance making the cultural transition to
the United States.
Henry Wise Student Health and Wellness Center
Director: Rita Wutoh
All registered students are required to submit a complete health history and a record of immunizations
to the Henry Wise Student Health and Wellness Center prior to admission. Documentation regarding
the status of the meningitis vaccination should be submitted to the housing department where that
immunization is required.
All registered students; full‐time, part‐time and graduates, are eligible for a range of primary care
services offered in the Student Health and Wellness Center. All students are assessed a health fee as
part of their tuition. Students are expected to pay for services such as laboratory testing and physical
examinations for certain types of employment. Students are referred to health care resources in the
community for services that are unavailable in the Health Center. The Center is staffed with a nurse
practitioner, a registered nurse, and a part‐time physician. All services and records are confidential and
information on a student’s condition or health status will not be released without the student’s written
consent.
All full time undergraduates are required to have health insurance that covers expenses incurred for
medical services beyond the scope of the Student Health and Wellness Center. A low‐cost group
Accident and Sickness Insurance Policy designed specially for Bowie State University students is available
through the University. International students are required to purchase the student health insurance.
Counseling and Student Development Center
Director: Tonya Swanson
Confidential counseling services are available for all full‐time and part‐time undergraduate and graduate
students. These services include personal, social, and vocational counseling. The professional staff
assists students in resolving problems that may impede their educational progress. Additional services
include a computer‐based career guidance system, student workshop series, Crisis Hotline, community
services, and leadership development.
BowieCard Office
The mission of the Bowie Card Office is to provide the University community with a standardized form of
identification with the ability to access a variety of University services and activities.
The BowieCard serves as the meal card, check cashing card in the BSU Bookstore, athletic access card,
library card, and much more. Additionally, when funds are deposited on the card, it becomes a debit
card that allows you to make “cash‐free” purchases for food and snacks in the book store and from
vending machine purchases. Copies can also be made. The card is not transferable and should only be
used by the person to whom it is issued. The BowieCard official ID card is required for all students,
faculty, and staff.
Bowie State University provides its students, faculty, and staff with a fully integrated ID card system that
offers capabilities for the following:
1. Full color, digitized photo identification;
2. Library privileges;
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2009‐2010 Undergraduate Catalog