Prematriculation Checklist
Pre-matriculation Checklist
Once new students receive their MSU NetID, they will have access to login to the student information system, Campus Solutions to review their pre-matriculation tasks. Once a student acknowledges or completes a task, the task will be removed from the list. Please ensure you have read, understand, and completed the tasks before marking. These tasks include:
- FASFA acknowledgement
- To receive aid for semester 1, please complete the FAFSA prior to June 30th.
- Spartan Mail (@msu.edu)
- The official communication to students acknowledgement
- Spartan Card
- Directions on uploading a photo for an MSU ID prior to July 1st
- MSU student health insurance and waiver information
- Preferred pronouns
- Criminal background check and drug screen directions (to be taken care of in June)
- A package code for CastleBranch will be sent to incoming students (out-of-pocket cost $100)
- International students are required to have a second background check with unknown costs.
- COVID immunization information
- HIPAA and BBP online annual training
- Student handbook acknowledgement
- The orientation and medical equipment supply list (out-of-pocket cost)
Compliance
As an MSU College of Osteopathic medicine student, it is your professional responsibility to be compliant in each of the following areas during your tenure.
- Pre-matriculation Compliance Checklist – will be assigned in the Student Information System (SIS), under “Tasks."
- NOTE: Must be completed by the last day of orientation, July 12, 2024.
- For an overview of when your college compliance requirements will be expected, please review the At-a-Glance Compliance Calendar.
Health Insurance
All students in MSU COM must maintain health insurance. You will be automatically enrolled in the university health insurance plan through a charge on your tuition bill. Enrollment in this plan can be waived by proof of comparable coverage through MSU Human Resources.
Criminal Background Check and Urine Drug Screen
As verification of identity, criminal history and ability to matriculate into the college, each student is required to complete a criminal background check and urine drug screen.
- Instructions will be assigned in the Student Information System (SIS), under “Tasks”.
Immunizations
Immunizations are extremely important for students during medical school and as future health care providers much of what is done in the health care setting will come under federal Occupational Safety and Health Act guidelines. Certain immunizations are required of all health care workers by this and other regulators.
As an MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine student, it is your professional commitment to be up to date with all vaccinations and titers as determined by the University Physician throughout your tenure at the college. Students that fail to maintain compliance are given a notice and possibly given a unprofessional misconduct in their file and can also prevent students from participation until the student becomes compliant.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Training
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a national standard that protects sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient’s consent or knowledge. HIPAA defines health information as any information (including genetic information) created or received by a healthcare provider, health plan, public health authority, employer, life insurance company, school or university, or healthcare clearinghouse.
Training in HIPAA is designed to understand the rules of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the US healthcare system. In this training you will learn about HIPAA and related federal legislation, and the elements of HIPAA they need to comply with, including the Privacy, Security and Enforcement and Breach notification rules. Via the Privacy Rule, the main goal is to ensure that individuals’ health information is properly protected while allowing the flow of health information needed to provide and promote high quality health care and to protect the public’s health and well-being.
- You will be directed to complete this requirement annually each spring. The first year both HIPAA and BBP will be due the week of orientation, and years two, three, and four will be due June 1st.
Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Training and Universal Precautions
The Bloodborne Pathogens and Universal Precautions (BBP) training program will guide you through understanding the hazards associated with the bloodborne regulations and safety procedures.
- You will be directed to complete this requirement annually each spring. The first year both HIPAA and BBP will be due the week of orientation, and years two, three, and four will be due June 1st.