Information For Graduate Students

Immunizations can take time to schedule, so plan ahead!

All students are required by the State of Indiana to submit proof of immunizations prior to starting classes at any college or university in Indiana. You need to be up to date with the following: REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS:

MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

• 2 doses required
• 1st dose after 12 months of age
• 2nd dose at least 28 days after the first

Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)

• 1 dose within the past 10 years

Meningococcal (MenACWY)

• 1 dose on/after age 16

Meningococcal B (MenB-4C/Bexsero or Men-FHbp/Trumenba)

• 2 doses required for students 23 or younger
• Must complete series with the same brand

TB Questionnaire

• Required for all students; Health form sent via AdvancedMD Patient Portal.
• Annual testing is required for nursing/healthcare students

• Varicella (Chickenpox)
• Annual Influenza
• COVID-19
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• HPV (Human Papillomavirus)

Immunization records must be uploaded by:

• The first Tuesday of JULY for Summer/Fall Semester
• The first Tuesday of DECEMBER for Spring Semester
• Upload to your AdvancedMD Patient Portal – records must include name and date of birth

If you are having problems, please email health.center@valpo.edu

Valparaiso University is interested in promoting good health practices as well as preventing sickness and accidents among students. The University does not assume financial responsibility for a student in case of illness or accident. The University maintains the Student Health Center for the treatment of illnesses and minor accidents. Students are responsible for the costs of such treatment if it is not covered by their medical plan.

Valpo requires students to carry health insurance while attending the University. This policy protects a family’s investment should unexpected medical issues arise. We also know that people seek healthcare at earlier stages when they possess insurance. Early assessment and treatment are particularly important in a highly residential environment such as our campus.

Every full-time and College of Nursing and Health Profession’s (CONHP) student is required to take action and will automatically be charged the Valparaiso University’s student health insurance plan premium if no option is completed.

If you are already covered and wish to opt out, you must do the following:

• Have an existing health insurance plan that meets the University’s requirements.
• Waive/decline the plan by completing and online waiver.
• Provide your valid health insurance card (front and back).
• Waive before the first billing cycle to avoid the insurance cost added to your student account balance.

Students who wish to decline the University offered plan must do so no later than the first day of classes, otherwise, you are responsible for the cost of the insurance plan added to your student account balance.

This mandatory insurance waiver process is an annual Fall requirement for every full-time and CONHP Valpo student. Annual information/reminders are sent to your valpo.edu email.

DEADLINE: FIRST DAY OF CLASS

YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE ENROLLED IF YOU DO NOT WAIVE-OUT EACH YEAR!

You must have valid insurance for a full year that covers your local medical expenses within the Valparaiso area to qualify for the waiver.

If you have questions about insurance, please email studenthealth.insurance@valpo.edu

• Coverage Period: August 1, 2026-July 31, 2027
• Plan offered through: Academic Health Plans

Required for:

• Full-time graduate students (9+ credit hours)
• Full-time undergraduates (12+ credit hours)
• DARC students (AARC approved)
• All CONHP students

Automatic enrollment occurs at registration unless comparable coverage is submitted.

Students enrolled in 6+ credits during Summer are eligible and may also insure dependents.

Enrollment or waiver must be completed by the first day of classes.