The goal of the Counseling, Health, & Wellness Center is to provide clinical, educational, and outreach services to William Paterson University students. Health Alert: The Counseling, Health and Wellness Center (CHWC) continues to monitor the Measles outbreak throughout the country and in NJ. Vaccination is the best protection against measles and other contagious diseases. Click here for information about the Measles outbreak. Click here for information pertaining to the Measles outbreak in NJ. NOTICE: Directions to Submit Immunization Records Please log-into the STUDENT HEALTH PORTAL - Access via WPconnect > Student tab > under General Services - Click for: A Visual Guide to the Student Health Portal SELF-ENTER your immunization dates into the FORMS section of the Portal Then UPLOAD valid copy of your immunization record -OR- the completed WPU Health (immunization) Form to our office for review - Also in the Portal, complete the MENINGITIS SURVEY under the FORMS section ** MenB vaccine (Trumenba/Bexsero) is NOT the same as MenACWY (Menactra/Menveo) and therefore MenB DOES NOT fulfill the state vaccine requirement for dorming. MenB vaccine is highly recommended but not required for university attendance. WPU Fights The Flu! Flu shots offered in The Counseling, Health and Wellness Center. Available daily, please call 973-720-2360 to make an appointment. Click here for more information. » There is a counselor on-call after office hours for psychological emergencies only. If you are experiencing a psychological emergency, and the office is closed, please call 973-720-2257 and ask to speak to the counselor on call. In the event of a medical emergency on campus, please call campus police at 973-720-2300 or if you are off-campus, call 911. You may also go to your nearest emergency room for a medical or psychological emergency.
