All full-time students are required to complete the Student Health Profile prior to the start of their first semester. Deadlines are July 1st for entrance in the Fall semester, and January 3rd for entrance in the Spring semester. This profile is to be completed entirely on the Secure Patient Portal. Detailed instructions on how to complete the health profile can also be found here.
Enter the Secure Loyola Patient Portal
Health Profile Requirements
There is NO required form that needs to be completed by the students doctor, and a physical is not required. Please keep in mind that while we do not require a physical examination, we still strongly encourage having one completed with your primary care provider prior to your start at Loyola. We advise you to make an appointment with them as soon as possible so that you can also receive any necessary vaccinations in order to ensure your health profile is completed by the required deadline.
Please note- Failure to comply with the pre-entrance health requirements prior to your arrival on campus will block you from entering campus housing and may interrupt your student experience.
1. Forms Section:
- Complete the Student Health History
- Complete the Consent for Treatment
2. Upload Section:
- Upload Immunization records and/or lab results for titers
- Upload Insurance card (front and back)
3. Immunization Section:
- Enter dates each required vaccination was received (see below for requirements)
4. Insurance Section:
- Enter your insurance policy information - Insurance is required for all full-time Loyola University students. Click here for more information about this requirement
Immunization Requirements
The below immunizations are required for all full time Loyola University Students, both residents and commuters. Our immunization requirements follow the guidelines set by the American College Health Association and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Maryland law requires that all students living in campus housing receive the Meningitis (ACWY) vaccine.
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Covid-19 Vaccine
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Initial vaccination series plus one booster dose.*antibody testing will not be accepted
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| MMR Vaccine |
Two doses administered after the students first birthday
*antibody blood titer tests will be accepted as proof of immunity in lieu of vaccinations. Please submit a copy of lab results with your completed health profile information online.
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Tdap Vaccine
(Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis)
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One dose within the past ten years *If last Tdap was more than 10 years ago, student needs either a Td or Tdap booster
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| Meningitis ACWY vaccine |
One dose after age 16 *required by Maryland State law for all new students*
Vaccination is important for college students to reduce the risk for potentially fatal meningococcal disease. Studies have shown that college students who live in residence halls or dormitories have a slightly higher risk of meningococcal disease.
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| Influenza Vaccine |
Received annually, preferably in October *Due December 1, 2022 |
Recommended immunizations, though not required:
- Group B Meningitis Vaccine (Bexsero or Trumenba)
- Hepatitis A vaccine series (2 doses, at least 6 months apart)
- Hepatitis B vaccine series (3 doses within 6 months)
- HPV (for students under 26 years old)
- Polio vaccine (OPV or IPV)
- Varicella vaccine series (2 doses, or confirmation of disease through date of illness or positive blood titers)