Other Policies

Automobiles

Limited parking is available for students and students must register their vehicles with the University's Department of Public Safety. Students are expected to abide by those rules governing student and guest vehicles on campus.

Drugs

Lasell University expects all of its constituents to comply with local, state and federal laws relating to the possession, use and/or distribution of drugs, including alcohol, when they are on University property or taking part in University activities. Students should consult the Undergraduate Student Handbook for specific policies.   Accident and Sickness Insurance

Accident and Sickness Insurance

Graduate Students

Only graduate students living on campus are eligible to be covered by the Lasell University Student Health Insurance. Those students will be required to submit proof of comparable coverage to waive out of the plan. All graduate students are strongly encouraged to purchase health insurance coverage-- especially international students. It is advised to protect against unforeseen health circumstances while studying here at Lasell University. There are a variety of health insurance providers available to assist students purchase coverage. University Health Plan (UHP), the Lasell University provider, is available to answer general insurance plan questions and make appropriate referrals. To speak with a representative, please call (800) 437-6448 or send an email to info@univhealthplans.com. 

Graduate students who do not reside in University housing are not eligible to be covered by the Lasell University Student Health Insurance.

International Graduate Students

International Graduate Students are strongly encouraged to purchase health insurance coverage prior to arrival in the United States. It is advised to protect against unforeseen health circumstances while studying here at Lasell University. There are a variety of health insurance providers available to assist international students purchase coverage.  University Health Plan (UHP), the Lasell University provider, is available to answer general insurance plan questions and make appropriate referrals. To speak with a representative  please call (800) 437-6448 or send an email to info@univhealthplans.com.

Immunizations

Massachusetts legislation requires all students to either receive a meningococcal vaccine or request exemption by returning a waiver form. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health also requires documentation of immunization for graduate students enrolled in nine (9) or more credits. If you fall into this group of students, you need to have your healthcare provider complete a certificate of immunization. All required forms should be returned to the Health Center at Lasell University. Forms are available at the Health Center and Office of Graduate Admission. (there are other vaccines required: hep b, tdap, covid, etc. are we going to mention those?)