Health Requirements

Fall 2024 Hours

Open
Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Fridays: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Closed
Daily: 12–1 p.m.
Holidays: 11/27 at 12:00 p.m. through 11/29

*As we monitor infection rates throughout the semester, Health Services will determine if masking is necessary when visiting our office. Please adhere to signs posted on the office door.

Immunization Documents

Health requirements were due July 1st, 2024, for Fall incoming students. For students enrolled for the Spring, the due date is December 1st. Please submit your information ASAP!

If you recently uploaded your health and immunization documents, please wait to hear back from us. We will reach out after we have had an opportunity to review and verify your submissions.

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Mosquito-borne Illness Update 8-28-24

In Massachusetts, mosquitos can transmit Eastern Equine Encephalitis (Triple E/EEE) or West Nile Virus (WNV) and can cause illness ranging from a mild fever to more serious disease like encephalitis or meningitis. Mosquitos are usually most active during dawn and dusk in the warmer months. On 8/27, Wellesley’s risk for WNV is in the "MODERATE” category for WNV (mosquito samples collected tested positive for WNV but no human cases are identified) and the "REMOTE" category for EEE (no mosquito samples have tested positive for EEE, and no human cases have been identified).

Protect yourself from bites by:

· Avoiding outdoor activities from dusk to dawn during peak mosquito season

· Wearing long sleeved clothing

· Using insect repellants when outdoors

· Using window and door screens

· Removing standing water where mosquitoes reproduce

Please refer to the links below for more detailed information, check back for updated content, and contact Health Services if you have questions.

Town of Wellesley Mosquito Fact Sheet updated 8-10-24.

Town of Wellesley Health Department updated 9-11-24

Town of Needham Public Health

Mass.gov Mosquito-borne diseases updated 8-25-24.

Mass.gov Mosquito-borne disease prevention.

CDC Mosquitoes

Mpox

Babson Health Services continues to monitor the status of the International Mpox outbreak and will update health and safety plans as needed per guidance from the CDC and MA Department of Public Health.

If you are seeking evaluation for a suspected case or for exposure to Mpox, please call the Health Services Office at 781-239-6363 prior to presenting in person for appropriate triage.

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Self Directed STI Clinic

Starting March 15th, students have the option to schedule Self Directed STI appointments through the Online Student Health Portal (OSH). Self Directed STI appointments will be available on Wednesdays. Appointment availability can be found under the "Appointments" tab in the OSH.

Fall 2024 Hours
Monday–Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Closed Daily 12–1 p.m

Required Forms for All New Incoming Students

Immunization requirements apply to all undergraduate and graduate students in any full-time program regardless of age. All part-time international students attending on any type of visa must also fulfill immunization requirements.

Note: The same forms are used for both the undergraduate and graduate programs.

Babson College Immunization Record Tuberculosis Screening Form Consent to Medical Care (pdf)
Consent to Participate in Telehealth Treatment (pdf)

Students must upload their documentation through the Student Health Portal. New students will need to create an account in order to access the portal.

The State of Massachusetts mandates that all college students (graduate and undergraduate) be immunized against certain preventable diseases. These include:

Measles, Mumps, Rubella
Tdap (tetanus, diptheria, pertussis)
Hepatitis B
Varicella (chicken pox)
Meningococcal (MenACWY vaccine)

The requirement includes 2 doses of measles, mumps and rubella vaccines (or 2 doses of combined MMR vaccine), 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine (or 2 doses of Heplisav-B vaccine on or after age 18), 2 doses of Varicella vaccine and 1 dose of Tetanus-Dipteria-Pertussis vaccine (after completing the primary series) within the past 10 years.

Babson will accept proof of immunity by blood test for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella and Hepatitis B. Students must submit laboratory evidence of immunity. “Reliable history of illness” from a medical professional is not accepted.

The college must ensure that all students are in compliance with this State mandated immunization law; therefore a student's enrollment process cannot be considered complete until the immunization requirements are fulfilled.

Completion of immunization requirements is expected prior to arrival on campus. For those students who are unable to complete their requirements prior to matriculation, Health Services offers immunizations on campus. The consequences for vaccination non-compliance may include any of the following: OneCard access restriction, “technology” block, inability to register for classes and ultimately removal from the in-person experience.

Optional Forms for Students

Massachusetts Meningococcal Vaccination Information and Waiver (pdf)
Immunization Exemption Form (pdf)
2023 Athletics Pre-Participation Physical Form (pdf) (Required by Athletics for all varsity sports athletes)
Medical Release from Babson College (pdf)
Medical Release to Babson College (pdf)