Matriculation Requirements for On-site Students

1.     Log on to Jefferson email and the Pulse Portal intranet

Pulse is the official University web portal. It provides access to JeffMail (your email account), Banner (student records, course registration, grades), Courses, and JEFFLINE (the library.) Click through for more information and a tutorial on using Pulse

• The campus key is your personal identifier that allows access to information resources on campus. To access your campus key go to the Campus Key Lookup.

NOTE:  Your JeffMail account can be set up to forward to any email account that you wish by clicking on Options in the upper right corner of the screen and then selecting all options and forwarding under “mail” on the left hand side of the screen.  However, when corresponding regarding Jefferson business it is University policy that you must use your Jefferson email account.

As soon as you receive this letter.

• Use the Permanent Mailing Online Form to update your mailing address
• If you move while you are enrolled in a Jefferson program, please be sure to update your mailing address

As soon as you receive this letter.

• Log into Pulse, after you have accessed your campus key and password (as outlined above)
• Click on the Banner tab in the upper left corner of the page
• Choose Banner Web Login via your campus key and password
• Select Student link
• Select Admission Information link
• Select Pay Accept Deposit link
• Pay the $300 non-refundable enrollment deposit

4.   Complete the health insurance requirement

For information on the health insurance requirement and the optional dental insurance, please visit: http://www.jefferson.edu/content/tju/academic-affairs/schools/student-life.html

For assistance, please contact the Office of Student Life, (215) 503-8189.

One month prior to the first class.

5.     Submit Student Medical Records to University Health Services 30 days before the first day of class.

Begin this process as soon as possible. It may take up to EIGHT WEEKS for this process to be completed.

• This is a very time intensive process. Review the forms IMMEDIATELY to understand the requirements
• All forms must be COMPLETE 30 days prior to the first day of class. Please review with your doctor the exact requirements
• Non-compliant students will face financial penalties as well as restriction from online course content/grades and clinical activities
• If you are a CURRENT JEFFERSON EMPLOYEE, you must still visit UHS and update your records
• Go to the Student Services web page on the University Health Service's site. Your program is in Tier 3
• Read and print the appropriate forms to understand the requirements.
• Questions may be addressed by the UHS staff at
  (215) 503-9530 or by emailing to JeffUHS@jeffersonhospital.org
• All pre-matriculation health forms and documentation must be submitted through the American Data Bank tracking system. Please register for an account using your jefferson.edu e-mail address. There is a $25 annual subscription fee that can be paid by credit card on the company's website.

6.    Complete the quiz for Federally Mandated HIPAA Training

• Follow the instructions to take the HIPAA Training Quiz online

This presentation will be made available starting in June for all students who will begin in the Fall.  For all other students, the presentation will be made available approximately one month prior to your start date.

For assistance, please contact the Office of Student Life, (215) 503-8189.

7. Complete the quiz for Federally Mandated Safety Training

• Follow the instructions to take the Safety Training Quiz online

This presentation will be made available starting in June for all students who will begin in the Fall.  For all other students, the presentation will be made available approximately one month prior to your start date.

For assistance, please contact the Office of Student Life, (215) 503-8189.

Prior to registration.

8. Contact your adviser (in person, by email or by phone) and determine which course(s) you will be taking.

• This is important, because you will not be able to register for classes until you have consulted your advisor
• Your advisor’s name and contact information is mailed to your home address

As soon as you receive this letter.

9. Register online for classes.  Remember you will not be able to register for classes until you have completed HIPPA and Safety Training!

• Log into Pulse
• Click on Banner tab at top of page
• Click on Banner Tutorial
• Click on Banner Web Demo for Students
• Click on Student Services and Financial Aid
• Click on Registration

Online registration is available approximately 8 weeks prior to the start of each term

During online registration period.

Once you have registered for classes, you can pay your bill.

• Log into Pulse
• Click on Banner tab at top of page
• Click on Student Account
• Click on Statement and Payment History
• Click on Account Summary
• You may pay your bill by electronic check or credit card

• The Orientation schedule accompanies this correspondence
• Attendance is required.  Please email us at JSPH@jefferson.edu and let us know that you will attend the Orientation

By the week before.