Student Health Services

College of Veterinary Medicine Medical Entrance Requirements

For your health and safety and for the safety of your colleagues and animal patients, the following is required upon admission to OSU College of Veterinary Medicine.

College of Veterinary Medicine Health History Form

This form must be completed and submitted to receive medical clearance. This form is in addition to the general health history form you must complete before your first term at OSU.

Complete and sign: College of Veterinary Medicine Health History Form (fillable PDF)

Immunizations

Student Health Services must receive all documentation by October 1, 2013. A registration hold will be placed on your student account if this requirement is not completed within 6 weeks after the beginning of your first term at OSU.

We recommend that you obtain your required immunizations through your current primary care or health organization, rather than wait to obtain them on campus if possible. However, persons unable to obtain adequate immunization documentation may receive necessary vaccinations at Student Health Services during summer or upon arrival to campus. Special rabies vaccine clinics will be held at Magruder Hall during fall term; dates to be announced. All services are on a fee-for-service basis at student rates.

Persons whose unique medical history or religious practices prohibit immunization or persons with any questions or concerns regarding these requirements should contact Martha Adams RN at 541-737-7566 or by email: martha.adams@oregonstate.edu.

Documentation for MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella)

Proof of measles, mumps and rubella immunity is required by OSU and the State of Oregon.

If you do not have complete dates of immunization but are able to prove your immunity by having previously contracted the disease or by blood test, official proof (lab results, clinical documentation) of disease or blood test must be submitted to Student Health Services in order to complete the requirement.

Documentation for Tetanus/Diphtheria

Submit a copy of vaccination records indicating receipt of a current Tetanus/Diphtheria booster in the last 10 years.

Documentation for Rabies (Three Options)

• Submit a copy of vaccination records indicating receipt of 3 shots by pre-exposure protocol (day 0, 7, 21, or 28)
  OR
• Submit a copy of medical records with the date and location/provider stamped or signed by an authorized health care agent indicating significant antibody titer by RFFIT testing (>1:5)
  OR
• Receive a series of three rabies vaccinations at special clinics held at Magruder Hall by Student Health Services staff. Since rabies vaccination is hard for some students to obtain prior to coming to OSU, the entrance requirement for rabies can be completed by attending the special clinics at Magruder Hall or individually at Student Health Services after the October 1 deadline. The vaccination clinic dates will be coordinated with the College of Veterinary Medicine during fall term. All charges will be billed directly to your student account.

Submit All Documentation

BY MAIL:
Oregon State University
Student Health Services
Attention: Martha Adams, RN
College of Vet. Med. Medical Entrance Requirements
201 Plageman Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331

OR BY FAX:
Oregon State University
Student Health Services
Fax: 541-737-7236
Attention: Martha Adams, RN

Contact Information

You can check the status of your clearance by contacting Martha Adams at Student Health Services at 541-737-7566 or by email to martha.adams@oregonstate.edu. She can also answer any questions regarding the Medical Entrance Requirements.