Health Services

Brenau University requires proof of immunization for all residential students. These requirements include documented proof of vaccination to measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), tetanus (within the last 10 years), hepatitis B, Meningococcal, and TB screening. Please note that dates of immunizations are required, and a healthcare provider must sign the immunization form.

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that students are protected against communicable diseases that are preventable and to reduce the likelihood of an epidemic or threatened epidemic on campus.

Although admission decisions will be made without the immunization form, no student will be allowed to move into the residence halls until all immunization requirements are met. Because of the possibility that you may be required to receive a series of vaccinations, we strongly encourage you to begin planning to have the “Health Services Form” completed by a health official a few months prior to the beginning of classes. Medical records cannot replace the form.

Exemptions to the Policy:

• Medical (requires a healthcare provider’s certification and signature)
• Commuter students or students enrolled in online courses only

Any student who has not submitted all required records and forms prior to starting classes will have a hold placed on their account and will not be able to register for any future classes until the required documentation has been received. The student may also be restricted from access to other university services.

NOTE: The Ivester College of Health Sciences clinical program students are not eligible to receive an exemption. Students enrolled in Health Sciences programs, who have a hospital and/or clinical site requirements, must have the appropriate vaccinations and/or immunizations to attend clinical rotations and therefore complete these programs successfully. Verification of required vaccinations/immunizations for clinical program are managed through each program’s admission process.

Counseling & Support Services

The Brenau Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (BCCPS), with campus locations both in Gainesville and North Atlanta, provides a variety of services to Brenau students, staff, faculty and alums as well as individuals in the community.

Learn more about the BCCPS on their webpage.

Mental Health Resources

• Georgia Crises & Access Line: 800-715-4225
• Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 741741
• Mental Health America of Georgia – conduct a screening for mental health concerns
• American Psychological Association – Managing your stress in tough economic times (article)
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration