Before enrolling at Johnson & Wales University, all new students must submit completed health forms by no later than the Immunization & Health History Requirements Deadline. We encourage you to submit forms as early as possible because until the required documentation/records have been submitted and verified, students will be unable to receive a course schedule, register for classes, or select on-campus housing. If you have questions during this process, please contact us.
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Click on the following link to download and print the Immunization & Health History Form. Read all instructions carefully, as you and your medical provider must complete all documents in their entirety.
Immunization & Health History Form (PDF)
Students who need or require immunization exemptions based on religious or medical reasons should complete an applicable form (provided below) and upload it to the health portal. Providence Campus students who are in the process of acquiring their vaccinations should complete the Temporary Immunization Exemption Certificate to document scheduled appointments to receive immunizations.
In addition to the Immunization & Health History Form, student athletes must complete additional steps. Please make sure to verify your health insurance coverage for athletic participation. It is recommended that you hand in your completed Athletic Health Forms to a member of the athletic training staff when you arrive on campus. For more information, please visit:
For a service fee of $20, request an automatic import of your immunization records directly from your state registry — no health provider visit or paperwork needed. To proceed, log in to the health portal and go to the Immunizations tab. Note: This service is NOT available for all states. The Immunizations tab in the health portal will provide details on participating states and eligibility. Again, this service is optional and you may follow the standard instructions provided on this web page.
Students must log in to the health portal using their JWU Wildcat Email login and password. Once you enter the portal, upload forms, manually enter your vaccine dates, and complete your emergency contact information.
Log in to JWU's PyraMed Student Health Portal
Note: Students can access the health portal anytime via jwuLink (must be logged in using the JWU Wildcat Email login and password). Type "health portal" in the Search bar or go to the Tools menu > Grades & Personal Info category.
Undergraduate day students, both domestic and international, all students enrolled in the Physician Assistant and Counseling graduate student programs, and all international graduate/doctoral students attending Johnson & Wales University are required to have health insurance coverage that is accepted in the United States. For an affordable fee and year-round coverage, Johnson & Wales University offers students who meet these criteria, comprehensive medical insurance with the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). The SHIP is serviced by University Health Plans (UHP) and underwritten by United HealthCare. Policy information and a benefits overview is available on the SHIP website. Students are automatically enrolled in the SHIP. Students who wish to utilize an alternate and active health insurance policy are required to waive automatic enrollment into the SHIP by the stated deadline. Carefully review both the brochure and the FAQs before deciding whether to waive the SHIP. We encourage you to ensure that your health insurance coverage meets the following criteria:
Waive or Keep JWU Health Insurance
You are not required to have the university sponsored health insurance in order to utilize JWU Health Services or JWU Counseling Services on campus. Regardless of insurance carrier, all Johnson & Wales students are able to utilize on-campus Health and Counseling Services at no additional charge. Explore the health and counseling services available to you while on campus.