Dear New Trojan and Family Member(s):
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Welcome to USC! We look forward to supporting your health and well-being over the next few years as the “home” for all your primary care, mental health support, healthy relationships guidance, sexual health, preventive care, and specialty referral coordination needs
All these services are through USC Student Health, are provided for through the Student Health Fee*, and do not require co-pays at visits regardless of your insurance USC Student Health services may be accessed through the MySHR patient portal (usc edu/myshr) or by calling the 24/7 phone number, 213-740-9355 (WELL)
* The Student Health Fee (SHF) is a required program fee and is applied to accounts for all students taking 6 credits or more in campus-based degree programs; it is not applied for online degree program students, who may opt in if they reside in California Online degree program students who do not take classes that meet in person are not required to meet immunization requirements.
As you get ready for the academic year, we would like to share with you some materials that will help you adjust to campus life and meet some health and safety requirements
Medical Consent
This letter and the New Student Health Requirements website provides comprehensive information about health requirements for all new students
Review these items before your first semester begins
Pre
Immunizations
Upload immunization records, and complete the online PEMS before the first day of classes Make a decision about
IMMUNIZATIONS
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It is strongly recommended that you complete as much of your immunizations, documentation uploads (or lab tests) as possible this summer before arrival for your first semester
For international students unable to complete vaccination in their current locations, USC Student Health immunizations office will complete any in-person requirements that are outstanding when you arrive to campus Look for email reminders for the “ImmuFest” immunizations fair at the beginning of the semester
Which Vaccines are Required?
Measles
• Mumps
• (Rubella is included in the MMR vaccine)
• Varicella (“Chicken Pox”)
• Meningococcal Disease (for those under age 21)
Updated COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended
If you are arriving to campus from outside of the U S , you may be required to have a tuberculosis test; only blood draw tests are accepted
INSURANCE REQUIREMENT
All USC students are required to have insurance The USC Student Health Insurance Plan, provided through Aetna, (SHIP/Aetna) is by default added to your tuition bill and you are automatically enrolled. If you have an insurance plan that meets university requirements, you may submit documentation to request a waiver o f hi l hi i b b i d ll We encourage all students and their families coverage in Southern California and 2) stron
The USC SHIP/Aetna plan is reviewed annual and that exceptional value is delivered to pa
If you decide to waive, you must submit a waiver by the third week of classes in order to have SHIP reversed on your student financial account (your semesterly student bill)
Waivers must be submitted every year in the fall semester by the third Friday deadline through MySHR (usc.edu/myshr).
The DEADLINE for your insurance decision is the third Friday of your first semester—
Sept. 13, 2024 (Fall new students)
Jan. 31, 2025 (Spring new students)
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Required Prevention Education Modules (PEMS)
INew students must complete learning modules related to important topics including sexual assault prevention; diversity, equity and inclusion; and campus safety New undergraduates are required to take an online learning module on alcohol and other drugs, and live session discussions (via Zoom) on consent and healthy relationships.
The deadline for completing the online PEMS is the first day of classes of your first semester.
Fall new students deadline for online PEMS: August 25, 2024.
Spring new students deadline for online PEMS: January 13, 2025.
Learn more about PEMS (prevention education modules) at sites.usc.edu/pems.
Undergraduates are required to take live sessions on Zoom Trojans Respect Consent (year 1); Healthy Relationships (year 2); and Trojans Act Now (year 3)
Health Conditions or Medication Management
TROJANS TROJANS RESPECT CRESPECT CONSENT ONSENT
If you need to arrange continuity of care for a current medical issue, please contact us to let us know
If you are on long-term psychiatric medications, including stimulant medication for ADHD, please plan with your current provider to have a sufficient supply of medication(s) until you can arrange to continue your care with USC Student Health. It may take 2-4 weeks to secure an appointment, so it is important to come with access to at least one month’s supply of medication
Urgent Health Matters
Know what to do when you need help for a time-sensitive health matter.
https://uscsthealth.info/urgentmatters
Contact Us: Email and Live Chat
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If you have questions about these requirements or health services, you may email us at studenthealth@usc.edu (please include your USC ID #, name, and date of birth in the email) or use the live chat hours.
Extended Live Chat Hours
Our contact center team is available for “live chat” extended hours, beginning the week of July 8 throughout the summer For spring start students, extended hours being the week following Thanksgiving, beginning the week of December 2 Extended hours for live chat is available through the first day of classes.
See you soon!
We look forward to your presence on campus as part of The Trojan Family!
Fight on!
Your health care team in USC Student Health Keck Medicine of USC
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