Healthcare records are maintained separately from the student's academic files and cannot be accessed by faculty, non-Wellness staff, administration, parents or other students. Protected Health Information is completely confidential. Students must sign a written authorization to release any verbal or written Protected Health Information to anyone, including faculty and family members. Protected Health Information may need to be released for emergency medical treatment or medical services, or as required by law.
Visit summaries and uploaded documents (labs, immunizations, vaccinations, physicals, etc) are available on the patient portal.
Payment of the comprehensive fee entitles resident students to medical care by the college nurses, nurse practitioner or physicians in ordinary cases of illness. The fee does not provide and Wofford College does not assume the cost of x-rays, prescription medications, special nursing care, consulting physicians, surgical operations, laboratory tests, treatment of chronic conditions, convalescence from operations or hospital care. (fee schedule)
Nurse practitioners are able to diagnose, treat and prescribe medications as needed.
A registered nurse can assess medical condition from labs, give immunizations and other office procedures. Registered nurses cannot prescribe mediations.
Please use the Patient Portal to send a secure message regarding your health care needs. Campus email is not privacy protected.
The Wellness Center welcomes your interest and contact. We also value your privacy. Please consider the following information prior to sending e-mail:
Students who require allergy injections should contact a local allergist (see referrals and resources).