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HEALTH INFORMATION
Insurance: All traditional students who are enrolled with 6 or more credit hours must
provide proof of health insurance. Please contact the Office of Student Development or visit
for additional details.
Immunizations: Virginia Law (Code of Virginia, Section 23-7.5) requires full-time
college students to submit health history information and documentation of required
immunizations. In keeping with these guidelines, Bluefield College requires each student
to submit these forms before registration. See the Student Handbook for a list of required
immunizations.
General Information: Immunizations and health screenings are available through
services provided by the Tazewell County Health Department. There is a minimal fee for
some immunizations and health screenings. Bluefield Regional Medical Center is one mile
from the campus and may be utilized for care of serious illnesses or surgery. A physician
is on duty 24 hours a day in the Bluefield Regional Medical Center Emergency Room for
after-hour emergencies. Resident students needing care after hours should contact the RHD
or RA on duty.
Students may obtain first-aid treatment and/or referral to local physicians through the
Office of Student Development. Students are responsible for all expenses incurred at the
doctor’s office or hospital.
PARKING
The Office of Student Development coordinates the College’s parking program. All
vehicles must be registered and must display a valid parking permit while on campus.
Parking permits are available in the Office of Student Development. Students violating
parking policies or posted campus speed limit will be subject to ticketing. Fines must be
paid prior to registration for the next semester.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
General Policy for Students Attending Classes on the Main Campus in
Bluefield
The decision to delay or cancel classes is based on two primary factors: 1) current
weather/road conditions, and 2) anticipated changes in weather/road conditions. When
classes are cancelled or delayed, the decision is based on what seems best for the majority
of students.
Weather and road conditions can vary from county to county and even within coun-
ties. In the event of inclement weather, one of two options may be invoked: 1) Inclement
Weather Schedule (Two-Hour Delay), or 2) Classes Cancelled/Closed.
1. Inclement Weather Schedule (Two-Hour Delay)
The inclement weather schedule (reported in the media as “Inclement Weather” or
“Two-hour delay”) defers the start of classes until 10:00 am. Students and faculty
MWF classes TT classes
Scheduled time Delay time Scheduled time Delay time
8:00 10:00 8:00 10:00-10:50