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The health, safety, and security of students and employees is the top priority of the College. The College will take reasonable precautions to prevent danger, mitigate risks, and address issues of health and safety. As a student of Young Harris College, the student assumes personal responsibility for taking personal precautions to prevent any accident and illness and for any personal accident or illness while on campus, or in conjunction with any College sponsored event or travel.
General Screenings and Documentation Requirements
All students are required to provide documentation of required immunizations, titer tests, health information, and screenings. These records must be on file and complete by August 1 for students starting fall semester and December 1 for students starting spring semester.
The College may require additional health screenings before or during the semester that may be necessary for protecting and/or maintaining the health and safety of the College community.
Students will be notified of any public health screening requirements and the date by which they must comply. Failure to comply may result in the requirement to leave campus housing until such time as a student provides the information required by the screening. No refund will be made when a student fails to meet a health documentation or screening requirement.
Health Withdrawal
The demands of college life require that a student be able to function at their very best. A student with a serious physical or mental health condition(s) may need to withdraw from the institution in order to make their health a priority. In cases in which a student withdraws for health-related concerns and is requesting special academic consideration in the withdrawal process, the student should provide documentation of their condition to Sandy McClure, smcclure@yhc.edu Documentation must be from a physician, physician’s assistant, nurse practitioner, or a licensed mental health professional who has treated the student within the last 30 days. Documentation should be received no later than 15 business days of the effective withdrawal date. Students who withdraw, even for health-related concerns, remain responsible for financial obligations to the institution.
A student whose behavior disrupts the residential community, violates College policy, or disrupts the educational process for other students will be subject to the Student Conduct process regardless of any contributing health condition. A student who threatens the health or safety of others may be removed under the interim suspension process.
In cases of emergency, a College staff member may contact a family member or the listed emergency contact and request that a student be taken off campus on a short-term basis to manage an emergent health issue. These situations do not constitute a withdrawal.
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