Welcome to Otis College! We look forward to you joining the Owl Family. The Student Health and Wellness Center's first priority is the overall well-being and health of our students. In order to maintain that priority, we require that all Otis College students have active, qualifying health insurance and submit required immunization documentation. For more information, please view the incoming student checklist.
Important Information
- Tuberculosis Screening/Test
- 2 MMR Vaccinations (1st shot received at the age of 1 or older)
- HOUSING STUDENTS: MCV4 (Meningitis)
- New Incoming Students with a medical exemption from any required vaccine must submit form by deadline - see tab below for date)
Additional Submission Requirements:
- New Student Health Form - Completed by a licensed healthcare provider
- Copy of Full Immunization History
All forms can be submitted via:
- OwlCare Student Health Portal - otiscollege.studenthealthportal.com
Forms cannot be submitted before May 1
Please Note: Registered incoming students who will begin classes in August 2025 are eligible to begin use of the SHWC on July 1st, 2025. All services for incoming students must be paid via cash, credit/debit, Owl Dollars or FSA/HSA. Please keep in mind that students enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan will gain access to their health insurance benefits starting August 15th, 2025.
Immunization Costs:
TB Testing: $20 (PPD Skin Test)
TB Blood Test: $60 (Quantiferon Gold)
Meningitis Vaccine $195
MMR Vaccine: $145 per vaccine (2 doses are required)
MMR titers: $25
COVID-19 Vaccine: Free (only given on SHWC COVID-19 Clinic Days)
Please Note: Any immunizations received at the SHWC after the deadline are subject to a $20 late
immunization fee after July 1st, 2025 and increases to a $100 late immunization fee
if submitted after August 1st, 2025. Please upload all required documents to your
Owl Care Portal starting May 1st, 2025. Forms will not be accepted before May 1st,
2025. Please upload all required documents to your Owl Care Portal starting May 1,
2025. Forms will not be accepted before May 1, 2025.
Please upload all required documents to your Owl Care Portal starting May 1, 2025. Forms will not be accepted before May 1, 2025.
All degree-seeking students are automatically enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan. Otis College's insurance plan is administered through Anthem. It is a full service plan that utilizes the Anthem PPO Network. You are able to find insurance information regarding cost, benefits, claims, and more at: https://otis.myahpcare.com.
Student Health Insurance, Notable Plan Benefits:
- Full-Service nationwide Anthem PPO plan
- All services received in SHWC are at no additional cost. No Co-pays!
- On-site Physician & Nurse Practitioner
- 15 free off-campus mental health visits
- Student Health and Wellness Center provides benefit and claims assistance, referrals and coordination of care
Please Note: Students with active health insurance that meets the college's waiver requirements are eligible to waive. BFA/MFA Waiver submissions must be completed by the August 1st, 2025 deadline date. All waiver instructions are emailed to student's Otis College email account weekly beginning in May 2025. If you intend to remain enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan, no additional action is required.
- Required immunizations:
- May 1, 2025: Newly Admitted Students can start uploading their immunization requirements to the OwlCare Health Portal.
- July 1, 2025: All New Incoming BFA/MFA Students - Immunization & New Student Health Form Submission Deadline
- Waive student health insurance
- May 1, 2025: Insurance Waiver Period Begins for newly admitted and continuing students.
- August 1, 2025: Insurance Waiver Submission Period Ends for newly admitted and continuing students.
- Required immunizations:
- December 22, 2025: Immunizations can be uploaded to OwlCare for newly admitted Spring semester students.
- January 19, 2025: Required immunizations for new incoming students are due.
- If immunizations are uploaded after the January 20 deadline, there will be a $20 late immunization fee.
- If immunizations are uploaded after January 28, the late immunization fee will increase to $100.
- Waive student health insurance
- December 2, 2025: Insurance Waiver Period Begins for newly admitted Spring semester students ONLY
- January 16, 2026: Insurance Waiver Submission Period Ends for newly admitted Spring semester students ONLY