Student Life
Health Services
At Post University we are serious about our students' health. Our Health Services office is staffed by two registered nurses and the University physician is available on a weekly basis.
Our medical staff is here to provide students with access to:
- Onsite medical care
- Education and information related to health and wellness
- Access to information on other health specialists and facilities near campus
Students wishing to make individual appointments with our physician should do so through the Health Services Office.
Health Services can be reached at
Phone: 203.596.4503
Fax: 203.596.4542
cenright@post.edu
The Health Services Office is conveniently located in East Hall Annex and is open Monday through Friday during the academic year. Summer hours and semester break hours are posted well in advance.
Click here to access the required health forms
Student Health Insurance Requirements
It is the policy of Post University that all full-time students have health insurance, either through their family, through the student health insurance plan offered by the University, or through an individual health insurance policy obtained by the student.
Students Who Are New to Post University: During the month of May, you will receive information on how to obtain coverage through the University student health insurance plan. After you receive this information, If you have any questions, please visit the website at www.gallagherkoster.com/post. You also may contact the provider directly at 877.320.4347 or send an email to poststudent@gallagherkoster.com.
If you would like to speak to someone in the Office of Admissions, please call 203.596.4555.
Currently Enrolled Post University Students: If you already have coverage through Bailey Agencies and have policy questions, please call Bailey Agencies directly at 860.446.8255. You also can find additional information on your current coverage at www.ct.gov/cid/site/default.asp. Your current policy will expire as scheduled on August 13, 2012.
Please Note: Coverage for the 2012-2013 academic year will be provided through Gallagher Koster. A short-term policy that will begin in mid-June and overlap with your current insurance will offer a few new features. Gallagher Koster, the new provider, will send you information on this new policy in May. Please watch for this new information!
Incoming Spring Semester Students Only
New and transfer students enrolling for Spring Semester 2013 are assessed the charge for student insurance and must decide to keep or waive the coverage. The coverage information is the same, however the rate charged will be less than the amount noted above, as the span of time for the coverage will be shorter. Spring Semester students who opt not to take the student insurance need to complete the online waiver. If students do not complete a waiver, they will accept the student insurance coverage and the fee will be applied.
Immunization Requirements
Full-time students are required to have a complete physical examination signed by a physician along with an updated immunization record on file in the Health Services Office prior to beginning classes each year.
All students are required by the State of Connecticut to show proof of:
- Two MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccine dates and Two Varicella (Chicken Pox) vaccine dates.
Students who live on campus also must show proof of:
- The Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccine
Connecticut State Law requires that university students be vaccinated against meningitis as a condition for living in the university's residence halls and apartments.
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers About Meningococcal Meningitis
Students who have not met State immunization requirements will not be able to attend classes.
Immunization Recommendations
The Hepatitis B Vaccine is recommended by the CDC, ACHA and NCAA. To learn more about Hepatitis B and the vaccine, download the Hepatitis B and Vaccination Fact Sheet or contact your physician, local Health Department, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/b, or the American College Health Association (ACHA) website www.acha.org.
Where to get the required vaccines
- Your Physician or local health Department
- Your Hospital's Travel Clinic
Click here for local branches that carry the vaccine
In the Waterbury area call: 203.574.4187
Travel and Immunization Clinic
140 Grandview Avenue Suite Lo-6
Waterbury, CT 06708
Hours: Tuesday 8:30am-12:00
(by appointment only)
Download the Student Health Form
Health Services can be reached at
Phone: 203.596.4503
Fax: 203.596.4542
cenright@post.edu