Health Insurance | Physical Form | Student Health History Form A registered nurse staffs the campus Health Center on a part-time basis. All students must have their health history form and immunization records completed and on file with the campus nurse. The campus nurse is on duty approximately 15 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters. Unless otherwise posted, hours of operation are: Monday - Friday 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
The Health Center advocates preventive medicine and uses letters, videos and personal consultation to educate students about their health. Students may seek treatment in the Health Center for:
The services listed above are provided to students free of charge. Students may also visit the Health Center for referrals to local physicians and clinics. Doctor visits, outpatient laboratory tests, emergency room treatment, and prescription medications are the student's financial responsibility.
Students must report all accidents, illnesses and/or exposure to infectious diseases to the campus nurse as soon as possible.
The University requires all students to have health insurance. Private health insurance policies are available for students who do not have other insurance coverage. For additional information about the health insurance plans, contact the Office of Student Affairs.
All student-athletes, as well as cheer/yell leaders and dance team members, are required by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) to have a secondary policy in addition to individual coverage. Ottawa University will share the cost of the policy with the student. For questions regarding health insurance for student-athletes, contact the OU athletic department or the Office of Student Affairs.