Curry Health Center strives to deliver high-quality, affordable, and accessible health care services to University of Montana students. We are uniquely aware of the direct link between student health and academic success. Our comprehensive Medical, Counseling, Dental, and Wellness departments actively contribute to fostering a healthy campus environment. We work collaboratively with students, ensuring their healthcare needs are met while upholding values of compassion, respect, and inclusiveness.

Where to find us:

The Curry Health Center is located on the NorthWest corner of Mountain Campus (634 Eddy Ave) for easy access for students.

The SARC and Wellness departments are found in the East entrance, closest to the School of Law building.

The Medical, Pharmacy, and Dental departments are found in the Center entrance, up the stairs. This is an accessible entrance.

The Counseling department is found in the West entrance, closest to the parking lot, and is downstairs. This is an accessible entrance.

If you have any health and wellness questions or concerns, please feel welcome to come visit Curry Health Center, or give us a call at (406) 243-4330. Remember we are your first stop for health care.

Immunization Requirements

Important: University of Montana requires all students to meet the following immunization requirements.

Note: Incoming students typically complete these requirements  in the Admitted Student Checklist. 

I. MMR (measles, mumps and rubella)

• Students need to submit official documentation showing two MMR vaccines that meet the following requirements: 
  • Two doses started after 12-months of age
  • There must be at least 28 days between dose 1 and dose 2
  • Can be given as combined or individual vaccines
  • Any dose given before 1968 is not considered adequate
  • The second dose must be after 1980
• Students born before January 1, 1957 are not required to submit documentation of MMRs
• Official documentation must include the student's name and date of birth
• Students can have titers to provide immunity to measles, mumps and rubella in place of MMR vaccination records
• Students that are currently or have served in the United States military may submit military immunization records OR a DD214 to complete vaccine requirements. 
• Students who cannot have the MMR vaccine should follow the instructions for vaccine accomodation down below.
• Vaccine records must be received before the 15th class day of the semester in order to avoid disruption to academic status. 

II. Tuberculosis (TB) Screening

• All students must complete a Tuberculosis screening form to assess for potential exposure to TB. If there is potential exposure, Curry Health Center staff will offer options for testing and subsequent steps. 

Online/Distance Only Students:

Students officially registered in Online/Distance Only status are not required to fulfill the immunization and TB screening requirements. If your status ever changes to attend classes in-person, you will need to complete these requirements. 

Request for accommodation (exemption) to vaccine policy: 

Religious: If you are requesting a religious accommodation to the vaccine policy, please complete the following form and return to Curry Health Center staff:

Religious Exemption Form HES 113 Montana Childcare (mt.gov)

Please note that this form must be signed in the presence of and stamped by a Montana notary. Per MT State Law, we must keep the original form on file, thus digital reproductions/scans will not be accepted. Please return the original form to the Medical Reception Desk at Curry Health Center. This form also must be resubmitted annually for your accommodation to remain in effect. Please make sure to accomplish this well in advance of registration to avoid having a registration hold impact your ability to register on time. The laws governing this process can be reviewed here. 

Medical: If you are requesting a medical accommodation to our immunization policy OR that of a partner organization (ie: clinical rotation site), an attestation from your doctor will be required. The following must all be addressed: 

(i) attest that the physical condition of the person enrolled or seeking to enroll in school or the medical circumstances relating to the person indicate that some or all of the required immunizations are not considered safe; and

(ii) indicate the specific nature and probable duration of the medical condition or circumstances that contraindicate immunization.

(b) The person is exempt from the requirements of this part to the extent indicated by the medical exemption statement.

(c) The medical exemption statement must be signed by a person who:

(i) is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by the laws of any state or Canada to provide health care as defined in 50-16-504;

(ii) is authorized within the person's scope of practice to administer the immunizations to which the exemption applies; and

(iii) has previously provided health care to the person seeking the exemption or has administered an immunization to which the person seeking an exemption has had an adverse reaction.

Please deliver the necessary attestation to the Medical Reception Desk at Curry Health Center. 

Again, we welcome you to the University of Montana and hope to make your life a little healthier!

QUESTIONS? 

Please call our office at 406-243-4330 or email questions about immunizations to: 

chcmedicalreception@mso.umt.edu