Student Health Services

W. Lloyd Wright Student Wellness Center Services

Mabel Coulter Student Health Center

The Coulter Student Health Center provides health care to current Mines students. Care is provided by a certified team of nurses and nurse practitioners. A physician has office hours on campus during the fall and spring semesters. Health services include evaluation and treatment of illness and injuries, travel advice, well women exams and contraceptive counseling. Students paying the health services fee are eligible to be seen in the Health Center and this fee covers most services.

New Student Immunization Requirements

All incoming students are required to upload documented proof of specific vaccinations or laboratory evidence of immunity. These requirements are submitted through Trailhead, using the Health Portal icon on the main page. Detailed information on entering this required information is available at mines.edu/student-health/student-healthcenter/forms.

• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)

Vaccine: Colorado law requires every student to submit proof of 2 valid vaccinations for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) given no earlier than 4 days before the student’s first birthday.

There must be at least 28 calendar days between the two vaccinations. • Meningococcal (ACWY) Vaccine:

Colorado law requires all students living on campus in student housing to submit proof of a Meningitis ACWY vaccine given within the last 5 years,

OR to sign the Meningococcal waiver form. If the 5-year period will expire while the student is living on campus, we recommend receiving another

Meningococcal ACWY. Students will have a hold placed on their account 5 years after the date of the most recent Meningitis ACWY vaccine.

Currently, Meningitis ACWY is required,

Meningitis B is recommended. • Tuberculosis: Completion of the

Tuberculosis questionnaire (Forms tab of the Health Portal) is required.

In some cases, TB testing may also be indicated.

• Consent to Treat Minor: (if under age 18 as of first day of class).

Dental Clinic

Students paying the Health Center fee are eligible for treatment at the Mines Dental Clinic on the second floor of the Student Wellness Center. Services include emergency treatment, comprehensive exams and X-rays, cleanings, fillings, cosmetic procedures, retainers and night guards. Services are charged at 50–80% LESS than customary dental fees. Our emphasis is on improving our student patient’s oral health literacy to help ensure a lifetime of oral and systemic health. Information is available for students wishing to be reimbursed by outside insurance.

The Counseling Center

The Mines Counseling Center is staffed by licensed and experienced mental health professionals skilled in handling a variety of presenting concerns. Services are designed to assist students in resolving issues that interfere with their ability to successfully navigate the Mines journey. Services are confidential, voluntary and covered by student fees. The Counseling Center utilizes a Stepped Care model, which allows students to create a wellness plan that connects them to services that best meet their unique needs. Available service options include initial counselor consultations, skills-based workshops, online assisted therapy tools, brief therapy interventions, support groups, drop-in office hours, and care coordination to connect students with community providers for more intensive treatment.

We encourage you to visit our website and learn more about virtual and inperson service offerings and resources: mines.edu/counseling-center

Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)

Colorado School of Mines requires all degree-seeking students, as well as all international students, to have quality health insurance. Being in good health supports academic success and achievement. Mines utilizes a “hard waiver” system, common on most campuses that have a health insurance requirement, to assure understanding of and compliance with this policy. All students are charged for the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), and those students with approved waivers will see a waiver credit. To waive annual enrollment in SHIP, students must demonstrate that they have insurance that meets all of Mines insurance requirements. Waivers and enrollments are completed online and are accessed through the student’s Trailhead account, or by visiting csm.myahpcare.com. The fall waiver/ enrollment period begins July 15, and continues to Census Day. Criteria to waive, as well as instructions and deadlines to waive and enroll, can be found at mines. edu/student-health/student-insurance.

SHIP fully complies with the PPACA and meets all the student health insurance standards developed by the American College Health Association. SHIP coverage is annual; coverage dates are August 1 to August 1 annually. The SHIP brochure is available on the above website. Please contact the SHIP office at ship@mines.edu or 303-273-3388 with questions.