Health Services

If you are unable to schedule a physical before the required deadline, please complete the Health History section and upload to MyMount.

• New NCAA student-athletes are also required to complete additional athletics forms
• Effective June 1, 2000 Maryland law requires that an individual enrolled in an institution of higher education in Maryland who resides in on-campus student housing must be vaccinated against meningococcal disease.

Upload forms to MyMount

Returning students and seminarians must do the following:

• Inform Health Services of any changes in your health insurance plan;
• Inform Health Services of any changes in medications or diagnosis;
• Update your Emergency Contact information (.pdf).
• Returning NCAA student-athletes are also required to complete additional athletics forms

Health Services seeks to insure a safe, healthy environment for the entire campus community, we cannot impress upon you enough the importance of getting this information to us in a timely manner.

The Health Services staff is looking forward to having you as a part of the Mount St. Mary’s University family again.

A well informed patient is able to make better decisions about their health. At Health Services we want to be sure you're fully informed so you can make the right decisions for your own health.

Here are some helpful details about important medical topics that students and parents ask us about.

• Vaccine Information (.pdf)
• Ticks and Lyme Disease (.pdf)

• Yes, Mount St. Mary’s University health forms are required for all incoming freshman and transfer students before they can move in and start classes.
• All students are required to complete pages 1-4.
• NCAA Division I athletes are required to complete pages 1-6.
• Download health forms

You can upload your health forms to the MyMount portal.

You can also hand deliver or mail your health forms to the following address:

Frederick Health Urgent Care / MSMU Health Services
Attn: Jen Southers, RN
16403 Old Emmitsburg Rd.
Emmitsburg, MD 21727

Or Fax directly to MSMU Health Services, ATTN: Jen Southers at 301-566-7929 with a confidential cover page.

Please note: NCAA Division I athletes MUST upload their health forms to the MyMount portal and to ATS

Please keep a copy of your completed health forms for your records.

You will use the same MSMU health forms as other students. You (and a parent/guardian if younger than 18) will complete pages 1, 2 and 5. Your provider will complete pages 3, 4 and 6. Please upload to the MyMount portal when all health forms are completed.

New student-athletes must also upload their health forms to ATS. Please follow these instructions for new student-athletes. Additional required forms, such as Sickle Cell testing, are also available.

If you are a returning student-athlete, please follow these instructions for returning student-athletes.

Please call the Sports Medicine staff at 301-447-5386 with any questions.

No. You only need to complete MSMU health forms annually if you are a NCAA Division I athlete.

• For many students, a physical exam performed up to 12 months prior to the start of the semester is acceptable for MSMU health forms.
• For NCAA Division I Athletes, new or transferring students, a physical exam must be within 6 months of the start of the semester.
• A healthcare provider must complete the physical exam section (pages 3 and 4). For athletes, the provider must also complete and sign page 6.

Please call your primary care provider to schedule an appointment for a physical exam. It might take some time before your appointment, so we recommend you call early instead of waiting too close to the deadline.

If you would like to be seen for a physical sooner, you could try an urgent care clinic or certain pharmacies. Bring your photo ID, insurance card, the MSMU health forms, and a copy of your immunization records which can be obtained from your primary care provider. There may be an associated fee for the physical exam so please also bring a form of payment.

We can only accept the approved MSMU health forms.

The only vaccination required is Meningitis A. Effective June 1, 2000, Maryland law requires that an individual enrolled in an institution of higher education in Maryland who resides in on-campus student housing must be vaccinated against meningococcal disease (Meningitis A). (Brand names: Menactra, Menveo, or ACWY.) The Mount requires all students be up to date on this vaccine. This means you must have the Meningitis A vaccine or booster at age 16 years or older.

All other vaccinations listed on page 4 of the MSMU health forms are recommended but not required.

If you do not wish to receive the Meningitis A vaccine or booster, you (or your parent/guardian if younger than 18) may sign the waiver found on page 4 of the MSMU health forms.

No. A typed signature (even in a cursive font) is not acceptable. All signatures must be handwritten.

Please review these tips for downloading and uploading healthforms to MyMount.

Or you can email IT at itsc@msmary.edu or call 301-447-5805.

Your health forms will be reviewed by a Frederick Health Registered Nurse for completeness and accuracy. Please allow up to 3 business days for review. If everything is complete and accurate, you will notice a checkmark on your To-Do-Checklist. If there is any issue with your health forms, the nurse will notify you via your MSMU student email address.

If it has been more than 3 business days since you submitted your health forms and your Checklist is showing your health forms are not complete, please check your MSMU email. If you have not received communication from the Frederick Health Registered Nurse, please contact them at frederickhealth@msmary.edu.

No, health insurance is not required unless you are a NCAA Division I athlete. Although health insurance is not used primarily at Health Services, Mount St. Mary’s University highly recommends students be insured. Health insurance would be needed in the event of an emergency or for most diagnostic testing outside Health Services (such as lab work or x-rays). Prescription medications may also be less expensive if purchased from a local pharmacy through a prescription drug plan.

At this time, Mount St. Mary’s University does not offer student health insurance.

US Residents: If you need medical insurance and don't know where to begin, contact the Frederick County Health Department. Medicaid (Medical Assistance) or QHP (Qualified Health Plan) caseworkers will assist you in making an account and completing the application process.

Contact the Frederick County Health Department at 301-600-3124 for questions. Walk in hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8 am-3 pm and Friday 8 am-12 pm. Please bring the following:

• Birth dates, Social Security or Tax ID numbers of all household members.
• Income information for all household members (you may be asked to provide your most recent paystubs and/or Tax Return).
• Citizenship or Immigration status for all applicants (If you have a Permanent Resident or Employment Authorization card be sure to bring it).
• Health care coverage information for any members covered by current Health Insurance.
• Verification of birth if applying for a newborn.

Frederick County Health Department
Health Care Connection Division
350 Montevue Lane
Frederick, MD 21702
1st Floor, Entrance A, First door on the right

Below is a list of health insurance companies for international students. Mount St. Mary’s University does not endorse any of the programs listed and students can purchase with their discretion.

• ISI International Student Insurance
• HealthCare Access Maryland
• ISO Insurance
• Cultural Insurance Services International
• VISIT International Health Insurance
• IGM International Student Health Insurance

Contact the MSMU Office of Orientation and Transition Programs at 301-447-6783 or orientation@msmary.edu. Contact Frederick Health at 240-566-7472 or frederickhealth@msmary.edu.