Health and Wellness

University Health and Counseling Services

Health Services Clinic

Staffed by a licensed registered nurse, Colorado Christian University's Health Services clinic provides routine ambulatory medical care for students in CCU’s College of Undergraduate Studies. Diagnosing and treating minor illnesses, prescribing medications, and making medical referrals are all a part of the Health Services clinic. The University Health Services Nurse works with a local physician's office when consultation is indicated. Some laboratory tests can be done in the office and when necessary, blood samples can be drawn and sent to a laboratory for testing. Flu shots, meningitis shots, and limited vaccinations are also available. Allergy shots can be given, but a written physician's order, the vaccine, and the student's allergy history form must all be provided by the student. This will all become part of the student's health care file. There is a small clinic charge for injections and an initial illness visit. There are no charges for follow-up visits related to that illness. Appointments can be scheduled to see the nurse Monday through Friday, by calling Health Services. Walk-ins will be seen as the schedule allows. The clinic is not open on school holidays, school breaks, or during the summer. The University Health Services clinic is located in the Student Life building.

Health Insurance Requirements

As a condition of enrollment, all students in CCU’s College of Undergraduate Studies living on or off campus, carrying six (6) credits or more must have health insurance coverage. This requirement can be met in two ways:

  1. A student who has current health insurance may sign a waiver form and submit it to Health Services. This waiver must be submitted by the end of the second week of classes. Students who have waived the insurance one time are waived for the remainder of their uninterrupted enrollment. If a student’s insurance situation changes, he/she must submit the new information or sign up for the school insurance. A new waiver form and proof of insurance must be completed with any name change or change in health care insurance. If a student takes a semester off, a new waiver with proof of insurance is required. If a student’s health insurance lapses and the student does not inform Health Services in order to enroll in the university health insurance, the student will be automatically enrolled in the plan for the next semester.
  2. A student without current health insurance can purchase the university sponsored student health insurance coverage. The student insurance charge will be posted on the student account by the semester. In addition, the student will be eligible to request summer coverage as long as they have carried the school sponsored plan during the spring semester. Each year the student will need to re-enroll to be covered under the university sponsored health insurance coverage. The university sponsored insurance provides coverage 24 hours a day, whether on-campus or away.

Athletes - If you are an athlete and are waiving CCU’s health insurance plan a copy of that waiver needs to be turned in to the Health Services Clinic. Giving your health insurance waiver to your coach or athletic trainer will not meet the health insurance requirements for the University. In addition, athletes who purchase CCU’s health insurance plan need to purchase an additional insurance rider that is required of all student-athletes.

The billing for the CCU insurance plan will become final at the end of the second week of classes of each semester and no refunds will be given after that date. There will not be any exceptions to this policy. The student insurance charge will be posted on the student's account by semester.

Immunization Requirements

The following immunization requirements are for all CCU students enrolled in six or more credits in the College of Undergraduate Studies whether living on or off campus. The State of Colorado requires all college students to have a certified record of two (2) doses of Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine. The MMR record must be signed by a physician, nurse, county health department official or school health authority. The following is taken from the Colorado Immunization law:

  • Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is not required for college students born before January 1, 1957.
  • If the student received a second measles dose prior to July 1, 1992, the second rubella and mumps dose is not required.
  • The first MMR must have been given on or after the first birthday. The second dose of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine or of the measles vaccine must have been administered at least 28 calendar days after the first dose.
  • In lieu of immunization, written evidence of laboratory tests showing immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella is acceptable.
  • There is a “Statement of Exemption” to the immunization law that can be signed. This includes a medical, religious, and personal exemption. In the event of an outbreak of measles, mumps, or rubella, exempted students will be subject to exclusion from school until the outbreak is over.

The meningitis vaccine is recommended by the CDC, the Colorado State Health Department, and the American College Health Association. The State of Colorado does not require that students have the meningitis vaccine, but the state requires signed documentation that each student has read the information about the disease and the vaccination. The student must show proof of either:

  • Having received the Meningococcal Vaccine;
  • Having read the “Meningococcal Disease” information sheet and declined the vaccine; or
  • Having read the “Meningococcal Disease” information sheet and completed the request form to receive the vaccine.

The Health Services clinic will have the vaccine on hand at the beginning of each semester. The vaccination cost varies each year and is payable by cash or check made out to Colorado Christian University.

Students must turn in their MMR information and meningitis information to the Health Services clinic by the second week of classes each semester. If the immunization requirement has not been met or the meningitis information has not been completed by that time, an academic hold will be placed on the student's record. This hold will prevent the student from receiving a transcript of grades or registering for any further classes.

See Immunization and Meningitis Vaccine Requirements to access related forms.

Communicable Disease Policy

A variety of communicable diseases exist that vary in degree of transmission to others and severity of potential health risks to individuals. These diseases, ranging from infections such as chicken pox, measles, and mononucleosis to more serious diseases such as tuberculosis, leprosy, and acquired immune deficiency syndrome, generate differing levels of concern among various populations.

Colorado Christian University strives to establish clear, consistent and non-discriminatory policies and procedures to deal with communicable diseases and concurrently acknowledges the importance of protecting the privacy of individuals. These policy and procedure statements are formulated on the basis of current medical and legal opinions regarding communicable diseases with the goals of providing health awareness opportunities and extending proper treatment to all CCU employees, faculty, and students within the bounds of legal, moral, and ethical responsibilities. A full description of the policy statement regulating communicable diseases is available in the University Health Services office or the Student Life office.

If a student will not be 18 years of age when he/she arrives on campus, a Consent to Treat Minors form must be completed, signed by the student's parent or legal guardian and turned in to the Health Services clinic.

Counseling Services

In keeping with the mission of the University and the spirit of developing the whole person, University Counseling Services strives to meet both individual and group needs through counseling opportunities based within Christ-centered foundations. The office is directed by full-time, State of Colorado licensed mental health professionals who are assisted by various interns to provide services to the traditional undergraduate population. All on-campus counseling services are provided free of charge. The co-director also advises the discipleship advisors, a group of student leaders who provide lay counseling and discipleship services and activities that are intended to foster emotional and spiritual wellness in students.

Counseling Center staff members manage cases that are referred off campus to specific professionals handling various conditions, and act as liaisons for the University in those instances. Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling Campus Ministries.

CCU reserves the right to require an individual to seek medical or psychological examination and treatment in order to maintain student status. The University also reserves the right to communicate with parents and appropriate CCU faculty and administrators concerning medical or psychological treatment, when required to do so by law, as in the case of danger to self or others.