Phone: (315) 792-7172<\/b><\/p>\n
Fax: (315) 792-7371<\/b><\/p>\n
SUNY Poly values the health and well-being of our students as demonstrated by a new, state of the art Wellness Center.\u00a0 <\/span>The Wellness Center features Health and Counseling Services that support and enhance the educational experience for SUNY Poly students.<\/p>\n At the Utica site, the Wellness Center is located in the Campus Center, Suite 217. Office hours during the semester are Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm.<\/p>\n The Wellness Center services are supported by a mandatory health service fee that students pay each semester, thus most services are covered. The health service fee provides each student comprehensive, confidential health and counseling services on campus.<\/p>\n Please do not confuse the health service fee with the medical insurance fee.\u00a0 <\/span>These are two distinctly different fees providing different functions. The health service fee covers most services at the Wellness Center, the medical insurance fee covers medical services off campus at hospitals, urgent care facilities, physician offices, etc. The Wellness Center does not bill your medical insurance company.<\/p>\n The Wellness Center is staffed by licensed and experienced health professionals.<\/p>\n At the Albany site, students can use the Student Health Center at the Albany Medical Center, 25 Hackett Boulevard, Albany NY (518) 264-0900.\u00a0 <\/span>Appointments are required and students must bring their medical insurance card for all services rendered and their SUNY Poly ID card.<\/p>\n Sick, injury and preventative care is provided by a physician, nurse practitioner, registered nurses, health promotion coordinator and support personnel. Appointments are recommended, however walk-ins are welcome.<\/p>\n Medical\u00a0 <\/span>Services:<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Health Promotion Services<\/i><\/b><\/span>: <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Counseling Services play a vital role in the mission of the college by providing a safe and confidential environment for students.\u00a0 <\/span>Discussion of life\u2019s challenges and the exploration of the complexities of self to enhance the emotional, social and psychological well-being of each student to help them reach their academic goals.<\/p>\n Counseling is a confidential process designed to help students express their concerns such as college adjustment, anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, sexual identity, self-esteem, etc.<\/p>\n At the Utica Site, Counseling Services are located in the Campus Center, Suite 217. Appointments are required and can be made by calling (315) 792-7172. All services are strictly confidential and are provided by a licensed mental health provider.<\/p>\n At the Albany Site, students requiring\u00a0counseling services should visit the Student Services suite, NanoFab south building, Suite 309. Appointments are required and can be made by calling (315) 792-7172. All services are strictly confidential and are provided by a licensed mental health provider.<\/p>\n Questions regarding Counseling Services can be directed to (315) 792-7172.<\/p>\n Health Requirements to Attend SUNY Poly: <\/b><\/span> Immunizations \u2013 Mandatory for all students registered for six (6) or more credits.\u00a0Non-compliant students will be de-registered pursuant to the directives of the law.<\/b><\/p>\n Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)<\/b> \u2013 NYS Health Law \u00a7 2165 requires all students taking on campus classes to provide documentation of immunity to MMR. Persons born prior to 1\/1\/57 are exempt.<\/p>\n \u00a0Required documentation:<\/b><\/p>\n OR<\/b><\/p>\n Meningococcal Meningitis<\/b> \u2013 NYS Health Law \u00a7 2167 requires all on or off campus students provide the following documentation:<\/p>\n OR<\/b><\/p>\n Health History and Physical Examination within the last two (2) years \u2013 Mandatory for all students registered for twelve (12) or more credits. <\/b>A SUNY Poly student <\/b>may only receive clinical services at the Wellness Center once\u00a0 <\/span>the health history and physical examination are on file. Full-time students\u00a0will not be permitted to register for another term until this health requirement has been met. Students taking less than 12 credits may use the clinical services if a physical examination within 2 years is on file<\/p>\n Domestic Students<\/b><\/span> – Medical insurance is mandatory for all students at both the Albany and Utica sites who are registered for twelve (12) or more credits and all nursing students,\u00a0regardless of credit hours.<\/b>\u00a0SUNY Poly provides a basic, medical insurance plan for students who need coverage or wish to purchase additional coverage. Part-time students registered for at least 6 credits per semester may request enrollment EACH semester by the first day of class.<\/p>\n FALL ADMISSION: <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n All full-time domestic students\u00a0(12 credit hours or more) and\u00a0all nursing students regardless of credit hours,\u00a0are required to purchase the SUNY Poly designated medical insurance IF they do not have other medical insurance coverage. \u00a0<\/b>If you have other insurance and wish to waive the SUNY Poly designated medical insurance, you must complete the on-line waiver\u00a0by the first day of class\u00a0and\u00a0EACH FALL<\/b> SEMESTER\u00a0thereafter, otherwise the student will be automatically enrolled AND billed for the SUNY Poly\u00a0designated\u00a0medical insurance.<\/p>\n Failure to submit the waiver will result in the student being enrolled and billed for the SUNY Poly designated medical insurance plan. The premium is non-refundable and no waivers will be accepted after the first day of classes.<\/b><\/p>\n Submission of the waiver in the fall semester waives the medical insurance for the entire academic year, fall and spring semesters.<\/b><\/p>\n Your username and PIN number are required to access the on-line waiver. All newly registered students receive their username and PIN number through the mail prior to your first semester.<\/p>\n Within 3 business days of your\u00a0medical insurance waiver submission, an e-mail is sent to your SUNY Poly e-mail address confirming that you have not been billed nor enrolled\u00a0for the medical insurance.\u00a0 Your tuition\u00a0bill\u00a0will\u00a0indicate no charge for the medical insurance once you have received the e-mail confirmation.<\/p>\nHealth Services:<\/b><\/h2>\n
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