New Students
Welcome to MSU!
Review the list below for health-related requirements and recommendations for new MSU students.
- If you will be under the age of 18 when you arrive on campus for classes, your parent/guardian will need to complete the Consent Form for Treatment of Students Under Age 18 in order for you to receive most medical services
- The Immunization Self-Report Form is required for incoming undergraduates
- Insurance options for MSU students
- Student Insurance Waiver Process for medical, international, and vet med students
- Students planning to transfer mental health or other health care needs to providers in the East Lansing area may find the Transition of Care Guide for New Students (PDF) helpful. Visit caps.msu.edu for more information about MSU Counseling & Psychiatric Services (CAPS).
New Student Health Checklist
Complete Your Required Immunization Self-Report Form
Michigan State University requires all entering undergraduate students to complete an Immunization Self-Report. Failure to complete this form may affect your ability to attend MSU. In order to submit the Immunization Self-Report, you will need to have activated your MSU NetID and password.
Copies of personal medical or immunization records are not acceptable substitutes for the required Immunization Self-Report.
Learn more and access the form: uphys.msu.edu/student
Have a Parent or Guardian Sign the Consent for Medical Treatment Form (If You Are Under Age 18)
Turning 18 after you move to campus? Have a parent or guardian sign the Consent Form for Medical Treatment of Students Under Age 18. This allows for treatment through Student Health Services or by the MSU HealthTeam.
Plan For Prescription Medications and Refills
Bring enough of your current medication to get you through the first month of school as well as a copy of your prescription. Plan enough time for refills!
The MSU Health Care Pharmacy can deliver to residence halls and assist in the transfer of prescriptions. Learn more at pharmacy.msu.edu.
ADHD Prescriptions
Students already diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can transition their ongoing ADD/ADHD medication management to a Student Health Services primary care physician. Learn more here.
Using Health Care in the United States:
Steps to take, Where to go, What to expect.
Find it Here
- Same-day medical appointments are usually available. Call early for the best choice of appointment times.
- Colds & Flu: What to do? Flu shots will be available at all five locations!
- The Ducks! Free Nutrition Counseling! Sexual Health! Find it at Health Promotion.
- Get Involved: Jobs, clubs, activism - the choice is yours!
- Learn about your Patient Rights & Responsibilities