Health Services

All students enrolled in 6 credit hours (main campus) or more, degree seeking, and eligible to pay the Student Health Services health fee, are required to have health insurance. Students have an opportunity to waive the health insurance fee at the beginning of the fall and spring semester by completing the waiver process online.

All students who do not waive the health insurance fee will be automatically covered under a health insurance policy purchased by the University. The primary purpose of this coverage is to offset the costs of health care. Brochures outlining the coverage and limitations may be viewed online.

There will be a 2 week appeal period immediately following the waiver period for any student, who did not successfully complete the hard waiver student health insurance verification process prior to the campus deadline for submitting a waiver request. This applies to students who never filed a waiver request as well as students who filed a waiver request and had it declined. The campus-based appeal process is the same for all such students across all UNC campuses.

Fees and charges for medical services, diagnostic procedures and laboratory services not covered by the student health insurance are the responsibility of the student. Student Health Services does not file insurance claims for students except students who carry the student blue insurance.

If you require further assistance with the waiver process, please contact Student Accounts at 252-335-3471.

North Carolina Required Immunization Information

 

****Important Immunization Update****

 

Recently the North Carolina Immunization Branch informed all higher education institutions within the state that one dose of Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine, given on or after a student’s 16th birthday, is required for students enrolling for the Fall 2024 semester. Please see updated requirements below.

Per North Carolina state law, students will be WITHDRAWN FROM THE UNIVERSITY 30 days after classes begin if immunization requirements have not been met.

For more information, please visit North Carolina State Law Immunization requirements.

• Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis: Three (3) doses
• Students entering college or university for the first time on or after July 1, 2008, must have had at least three doses of tetanus/diphtheria toxoid; one of which must be Tdap booster (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis).
• The Tdap booster must have been given between 10 to 12 years of age or when entering the 7th grade.
• Polio: Three (3) doses
• An individual attending school who has attained their 18th birthday is not required to receive polio vaccine.
• Measles: Two (2) doses (or 2 MMR doses)
• Both doses must have been given on or after the first birthday.
•  Antibody testing confirming immunity to measles will be accepted In lieu of vaccine.
• Mumps: Two (2) doses (or 2 MMR doses)
• Both doses must have been given on or after the first birthday. 
• Antibody testing confirming immunity to mumps will be accepted In lieu of vaccine.
• Students that entered college or university before July 1, 2008, are not required to receive the second dose of mumps vaccine.
• Rubella: One (1) dose (or MMR dose)
• Must have been given on or after the first birthday
• Antibody testing confirming immunity to rubella will be accepted In lieu of vaccine.
• Hepatitis B: Three (3) doses
• A two-dose series of Heplisav-B is acceptable (this vaccine is only available in the United States).
• Antibody testing for Hepatitis B will NOT be accepted. Students must show documentation of a completed Hepatitis B vaccine series.
• Hepatitis B vaccine is not required if a student was born before July 1, 1994.
• Varicella: One (1) dose
• Documentation from a medical provider verifying varicella disease is accepted in lieu of vaccine dates.
• Antibody testing confirming immunity to varicella will be accepted In lieu of vaccine.
• Varicella vaccine or proof of immunity is not required if a student was born before April 1, 2001.
• Meningococcal Conjugate: One (1) dose ****New Requirement as of Fall 2024****
• Must have been given on or after the 16th birthday.
• Vaccine brands that satisfy this requirement are: Menactra, Menveo, MenQuadfi, and Penbraya.
• Meningococcal B vaccines (Bexsero & Trumenba) will NOT meet this requirement.
• Meningococcal is not required if a student was born before January 1, 2003.

 

For more information, please contact the immunization nurse:

Mrs. Sharika “Yvette” Greene, RN

Professional Nurse

sygreene@ecsu.edu

Griffin Hall | Suite 300 

Phone 252-335-3521

• Meningitis
• MRSA
• 2019 Novel Coronavirus

ECU and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina: A Partnership to Bridge the Behavioral Health Care Gap at Elizabeth City State University.

We are committed to ensuring that our students are well. This partnership allows ECSU students the opportunity to receive FREE confidential, mental health tele-psychiatry services. If you or someone you know may be experiencing challenges with mental health, appointments can be made via the Student Health Portal. 

For more information, please contact: 

Angela Richardson, MA, NCC, LCMHCA, LCAS-A 

NC-STeP University Counselor

anrichardson@ecsu.edu

Griffin Hall | Suite 300 

Phone 252-384-1258 | Fax 252-335-3269

NC-STeP Tele-Psychiatry