MyHealth RMU Policies

Confidentiality

Your health record is a private matter between you and your health care provider. Information can only be released with your written permission.

• Transfer Student Health Release Form
• General Release Of Information Form

Health Forms

All residents are required to have a completed health form on file with Student Health Services prior to the start of classes. Forms may be downloaded from the RMU website. Failure to comply may result in restriction of use of campus Student Health Services and participation in some campus activities.

• 2025-2026 Student Health Form

Immunizations

The following immunizations are required for all residential students.

Varicella Vaccine

• Two doses of chicken pox vaccine given at least one month apart OR
• A blood test verifying immunity OR
• A history of disease.

Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccine (MMR)

• Two doses are required.  The first dose must be given after the first birthday and the second dose given at least one month later OR
• A blood test verifying immunity.

Meningitis Vaccine

• All students must have at least one dose of the vaccine (MENACTRA) on or after the 16th birthday covering serogroups A, C, Y and W-135.

Please note:  Students in health professional programs may have additional immunization requirements.  Please check with your program.

Exemption from requirements

Students may be exempted from the immunization requirements if there is a medical contraindication or if religious/moral/ethical belief prohibits immunizations.  A signed Medical Exemption form indicating specific medical contraindication from a Medical Doctor, Osteopath, Nurse Practitioner or a Physician's Assistant is required for medical exemption.  Students with religious/moral/ethical beliefs that prohibit them from immunization must submit a signed Religious/Moral/Ethical Exemption form.  This form may be requested by contacting Student Health Services.  Please note that students granted an exemption will be notified in the unlikely event of any outbreak of a vaccine preventable illness and will have the option of obtaining the vaccine at the time or will be advised to leave campus until the outbreak is over. 

Failure to comply with these requirements will jeopardize the student's registration privileges and ability to obtain keys to his/her residence hall.

Antigen Administration

A recent review conducted by the American College Health Association recommended that the administration of immunotherapy to students be discontinued.  As a result, we will no longer provide this service.  Student may contact the Center for local resources. 

Recommended Immunizations

RMU strongly encourages all students to obtain an annual flu shot and follow the CDC's guidance for staying up-to-date with the COVID-19 vaccine.

Immunizations can be received at local pharmacies and clinics near to the University inlcuding Giant Eagle, Walgreen's, Walmart, and UPMC Go Health Urgent Care.

Policy for Returning to Coursework Following Inpatient Hospitalization

Students who are admitted to the hospital for any reason should promptly notify the Dean of Students Office for assistance with next steps via email at deanofstudents@rmu.edu or by phone (412-397-6483). 

Students who do not wish to take a medical withdrawal and feel ready to return to their coursework after a discharge from the hospital must be cleared by the Dean of Students Office before they are permitted to return to their coursework. There are two required steps prior to receiving approval: 1) Submitting Medical Documentation and 2) Attending a Post-Hospital Resource Review Meeting.

Submitting Medical Documentation

The return from hospitalization process involves providing documentation from the attending hospital physician/provider summarizing treatment and a medical opinion of the readiness of the student to return to their coursework. In order to provide this required information, please ask your attending hospital physician/provider to complete the Provider Assessment and Release Form. The Provider Assessment and Release Form must be completed and signed by the attending physician/provider prior to a student's return to campus after inpatient hospitalization. Upon completion, the form must be returned to the Dean of Students Office via email (deanofstudents@rmu.edu) or fax (412-397-5920) from the hospital. This document must be received by the Dean of Students Office, or designated University official, prior to (or at the time of) your Post-Hospital Resource Review Meeting. If you are unable to obtain a completed copy of the Provider Assessment and Release Form from your provider, hospital discharge paperwork may be accepted in lieu of this form. 

Post-Hospital Resource Review Meeting

For a hospitalization due to a physical health reason, the student is required to meet with RMU MyHealth staff within 48 hours of their discharge for a Post-Hospital Resource Review meeting prior to resuming their coursework. The purpose for this meeting is to ensure, to the best of our ability, that the student has adequate support on campus and to review available resources. The student is expected to schedule this meeting by calling 412-397-6220.

For a hospitalization due to a mental health reason, the student is required to meet with RMU Counseling Center staff within 48 hours of their discharge for a Post-Hospital Resource Review meeting prior to resuming their coursework. The purpose for this meeting is to ensure, to the best of our ability, that the student has adequate support on campus and to review available resources. The student is expected to schedule this meeting by calling 412-397-5900.

Decision by the Dean of Students Office Regarding Resuming Coursework

Following the Post-Hospital Resource Review Meeting, the submitted medical documentation will be reviewed by the Dean of Students Office, in consultation with either the RMU MyHealth staff or the RMU Counseling Center staff, and a decision will be made regarding whether the student is approved to resume coursework. 

When a student is approved, the Dean of Students Office will communicate with the student and make the appropriate campus notifications on behalf of the student. The student will also be referred to other campus resources as appropriate.

If a student is not approved, the student may appeal the decision to the Dean of Students Office. If the Dean of Students Office decides that it is not appropriate for the student to resume their coursework at this time, the student may be placed on an involuntary medical withdrawal. Please see Section 14 - Involuntary Medical Withdrawal Policy in the Robert Morris University Student Code of Conduct (rmu.edu/conduct) for more information.

Medical Excuses

The MyHealth RMU Center does not issue medical excuses covering class absences, missed examinations or other academic/work obligations.  A recommendation to be excused from certain obligations may only be issued at the discretion of the Advanced Practice Provider following a telemedicine visit at the Center.  Students should report extended medical absences to the Dean of Students Office at 412-397-6483.