Student Handbook - Tougaloo College

If away from campus, the student should seek the necessary medical care at a hospital emergency
or other health care facility. The student must come to the Health/Wellness Center’s Medical
Clinic on the next business day for evaluation and follow-up care.
If hospitalized as a result of an acute illness, accident, or an emergency, the student must notify
the Health/Wellness Center’s Medical Clinic and come when release from the hospital. This
applies even when the student is on spring/ summer break, etc.
Failure to come to the Health/Wellness Center’s Medical Clinic or to advise the
Health/Wellness Center’s Medical Clinic personnel of a trip for a medical emergency will
jeopardize payment of insurance claims.
Policies Regarding Pregnancy
There is a stipulation regarding pregnant women who attend Tougaloo College. Attendance is
dependent upon the stage of pregnancy, the health of the mother-to-be and the emotional status
of the student.
When students are enrolled in school, the following policy is enforced:
• The young lady should notify the Health/Wellness Center’s Medical Clinic staff as
soon as she discovers her condition.
• She must present a statement from her physician indicating whether she may remain
in the residence hall (re: stairs, crowded conditions, etc.)
• She must present a monthly statement from her physician to the Health/Wellness
Center. (This report should be requested from the physician at each visit.)
• The College is not responsible for special diets or services.
• The student will be asked to withdraw from the residence hall when the physician
and the College Nurse feel she should do so.
When Students Are Enrolled In School and Commute
• The young lady should notify the Health/Wellness Center’s Medical Clinic Office as
soon as she discovers her pregnancy.
• She must present a monthly statement from her physician to the Health/Wellness
Center’s Medical Clinic (The report should be requested from the physician at each
visit.)
• The College is not responsible for special diets or services.
When Students Are Not Enrolled
A pregnant student should not register for the residence hall when the delivery date falls within
the semester.
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