Services are provided to full-time traditional students.
While most students are able to have their health care needs taken care of on campus, there are several local services also available to students.
Services are provided to full-time traditional students.
To ensure the health and safety of everyone at William Woods University, we encourage all students to download and review the Respiratory Virus Safety on Campus guide. It outlines the University’s policies and protocols, designed to protect our community while maintaining an engaging campus experience. This document includes important information on vaccination recommendations and the possibility of policy updates, so please take a moment to read through it carefully.
Our University counselor provides individual and group counseling and programming on mental health topics. In addition, the counselor is available to act as a referral for community resources and to consult about mental health issues on campus. Services are provided to full-time traditional students.
Counseling provides an accepting environment where students can share thoughts and feelings, explore issues of concern, and gain awareness and insight. Students may seek counseling for concerns such as stress, anxiety, body image, depression, relationships, family, sexual assault, self-esteem, or major/career exploration.
Contact the Area Coordinator (AC) or Campus Security if you are in crisis.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a life-threatening emergency such as suicidal thoughts or a mental health crisis call or text 988. If you or someone you know is experiencing a physical emergency call 911 and then call campus security. The health and safety of students requiring immediate medical treatment is the first priority. A counselor will be available to support you through the crisis.
William Woods University has implemented a Suicide Prevention Training Program known as “Ask, Listen, Refer.” This program is designed to help faculty, staff, and students:
All new students at William Woods University are required to provide proof of two Mumps, Measles, and Rubella (MMR) vaccines. Missouri State Legislation requires residential students to provide proof of one Meningococcal conjugate (Meningitis) vaccine of either MCV4 (Menactra, Menveo) or MPSV 4 (Menomune). These must be provided to the Woods Wellness Center before attending classes.
Additionally, any student receiving COVID-19 vaccine(s) are asked to upload that documentation in the link below. Students receiving the two dose vaccine may load documentation after 2 nd vaccine.
Note: If you do not have the capability to scan and upload your records, you can mail or fax your proof of immunizations to:
Woods Wellness Center
One University Avenue
Fulton, MO 65251
Voice: 573.592.4222
Fax: 573.592.1660
[email protected]
Proof of immunization may be:
Detailed information on the WWU immunization requirements and tuberculosis policy may be accessed below:
It is strongly recommended that all students receive vaccination for COVID-19 and upload proof of vaccination using the link below.
Those who have not yet received two MMR immunizations, should receive one or both as soon as possible and forward the proof to the Woods Wellness Center. If you have not yet received at least one meningococcal MCV4 or MPSV4 which covers serogroups A, C, W and Y and will be a residential student, you must receive this immunization as well.
Exemption from these requirements may be accepted for medical or religious reasons. An appointment with the WWU nurse practitioner will be required for approval of exemption upon arriving to campus.
Students born prior to 1956 are also exempt from this requirement.
Students who do not have proof of adequate immunization may be required to leave campus if a case of mumps, measles or meningitis is found.
Failure to provide proof of two MMR vaccines for all students and one meningococcal vaccine (MCV4 or MPSV4) for all residential students will result in your inability to register for classes. It is also highly recommended that commuter students obtain the meningococcal vaccine as well.
Staff at the Woods Wellness Center place your privacy as a top priority. Parents and concerned family members are urged to contact students directly when questions about counseling and health issues arise. We are bound to protect the student’s privacy and are not able to discuss counseling or health issues with any individual without permission from the student.
The Woods Wellness Center is separate from other departments at WWU and the staff will not share private health information with our faculty or staff without the express permission of the student involved. In accordance with professional, ethical and legal guidelines, safety takes precedence over confidentiality. Therefore, if a student poses a threat to either him or herself or to another person, staff will report only pertinent information needed to maintain safety. The information will only be shared with those who will make appropriate use of such information.
The Woods Wellness Center keeps medical and mental health records in accordance with HIPPA, professional, legal and ethical guidelines. Other than authorized staff, no one will have access to student records without written permission from the student, for the release of specific record information. Medical and mental health records are not part of the student’s academic file, and even the fact that the student utilized the Woods Wellness Center will not be divulged to anyone without the student’s permission except in specific emergency situations.
William Woods University Counseling and Health Services is located in Stone-Campbell Hall, at the corner of Ewing and Twelfth Streets.
Phone: 573.592.4222
Fax: 573.592.1660
[email protected]
Address:
Counseling and Health Services
William Woods University
One University Avenue
Fulton, MO 65251
Call 573.592.4222 or
email [email protected] for an appointment. The Counseling and Health Services office is open Monday-Friday while classes are in session, 8 am – 4:30 pm; closed from noon -1 pm.
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