WellCat Health Center
601 Warner Street
530-898-5241
healthcenter@csuchico.edu
Fall Hours
Monday, Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday, Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Upcoming Closures:
Friday, March 31st -
in observation of Cesar Chavez Day
Mailing Address
WellCat Health Center
400 W. 1st St.
Chico, CA 95929–0777
24-Hour Crisis Services
Call 530-898-6345, prompt 2
After Hours Care
For after hours care please go to Enloe Medical Center(opens in new window)located at 1531 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926 or call 530-332-7300.
For emergency care, please call 911.
For non emergency care you may also go to Enloe Prompt Care(opens in new window)located at 888 Lakeside Village Commons, Chico CA 95926 or call 530-332-6850, open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
Crisis support(opens in new window) is offered in conjunction with our partners at the WellCat Counseling Center(opens in new window)
Reviewed: February 2, 2022 - Information subject to change.
Immunization Requirements
California State University (CSU) requires all students to be current on a number of immunizations and to complete a risk assessment for tuberculosis (CSU Executive Order 803).
This executive order applies to undergraduate and graduate students, students matriculated in self-support degree programs and K-12 students participating in concurrent enrollment courses entering the California State University (CSU) in or after fall 2023.
Immunization Compliance Deadlines
Currently Enrolled Students: March 1, 2023
If required documentation is not received, a registration hold will be issued which will prevent registering for classes for the following semester.
New or Transfer Students: 1st Day of Enrolled Semester
If required documentation is not received, a registration hold will be issued which will prevent registering for classes for the following semester.
Required Immunizations
All new and incoming students who will begin classes in the fall 2023 semester must submit proof that they comply with the following immunization requirements. This applies to incoming international students and graduate students as well.
| Required Immunizations & Screenings | Dosage and Screening Information |
| Hepatitis B (Hep B) | Required for all students who are 18 years old or younger |
| Measles, Mumps & Rubella Immunization | Required for all students who were born after January 1, 1957
OR
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| Varicella (Chickenpox) | Please note that prior history of contracting the disease does not meet compliance for EO 803.
OR
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| Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap) | One (1) dose is required after the age of 7 |
| Meningococcal Disease (Serogroups A, C, Y, W-135) | Required for all students who are age 21 or younger
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| Tuberculosis Screening/Risk Assessment (TB) | All incoming students are required to complete a Tuberculosis (TB) risk questionnaire. Students who are at a higher risk for contracting a TB infection should undergo additional testing within 1 year of entering CSU, Chico. Please contact the WellCat Health Center for more information. You can complete the TB screening questionnaire under the Medical Clearances tab in the Patient Portal. |
Recommended Immunizations
Incoming CSU students are strongly encouraged, but not required, to receive the following immunizations. We encourage students to discuss these with your provider.
| Recommended Immunizations | Recommended Groups |
| Hepatitis B (Hep B) | Students who are 19 or older |
| Hepatitis A (Hep A) | All students regardless of age |
| Human papillomavirus (HPV) | For men and women through the age of 26 |
| Influenza (Flu) | Recommended annually and for all students, regardless of age |
| Meningococcal B (Meningitis B) | Students between the ages of 16 and 23 (discuss with your provider) |
| Meningococcal conjugate (Meningitis) | Students up to age 23 |
| Pneumococcal | Students who have certain medical conditions |
| Immunizations for international travel | Based on destination |
How do I upload my immunization record?
To have their immunization record verified by the WellCat Health Center, students need to upload an image or scan into their patient portal. Students can find the upload link under the "Medical Clearances" tab. You can follow the steps demonstrated in this video: How to Upload Your Immunization Record
For more information, please contact the WellCat Health Center at (530) 898-5241 or immunizations@csuchico.edu.