Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I have to complete a medical physical before I participate in the Adrian College athletic program?

A: You must complete a Pre-participation Physical Exam Form medical physical before participating in any of Adrian College's intercollegiate athletic programs. A physical form can be obtained from the athletic training room or accessing the forms by way of the student athlete info link on our main athletic training page. New or transfer athletes must get a pre-participation physical before coming onto campus in the fall. Returning student athletes need to only complete the medical update form every year with the athletic training staff.

Q: What forms do I need to fill out before arriving at Adrian College as a student athlete?

A: All student athletes must complete a Pre-Participation Health History signed by a physician, and Physical Exam form signed by a physician. Also you must make sure that your Insurance Information Form is also completely filled out and have a copy of the front and back of your insurance card attached, along with signed Adrian College Athletic Release. All of which must be on file with the athletic training department before you as a student athlete will be cleared for participation in Adrian College intercollegiate athletics.

Q: Do the forms need to be mailed earlier than arrival to campus?

A: Yes. All forms must be received in the athletic training department by July 15th for all fall sport athletes.

Q: Do I have to have health insurance?

A: It is required by Adrian College that all full time students (12 credit hours or more) must have health insurance. Whether it is your parents/guardian group insurance or insurance through Adrian College. If do not want the College's insurance then you must fill out a decline waiver form or your student account will be charged for the services. This decline waiver form can be obtained from Goldsmith Health Center, please call (517)-265-5161 ext. 4214 for further information or you may access it on the health center website.

Q: What if my parents/guardian do not carry health insurance on me?

A: If your parents do not carry health insurance on you there are options for you to choose from. For further information on options for student health insurance please direct your questions to Meg Sharp, Assistant Athletic Trainer 517-265-5161 ext. 4312 or msharp@adrian.edu.

Q: If I receive a medical bill from an injury I obtained while competing for Adrian College athletics, who do I contact?

A: Bring or mail any medical bills with explanation of benefits relating to an athletic injury to the athletic training room as soon as possible.

Q: What if I get ill, such as with the flu, or have a non-athletic injury while competing at Adrian College? Who do I see for care?

A: Always contact the athletic training staff first with any injury or illness. We will refer you to either Goldsmith Health Center or the proper physician for treatment of your illness/injuries.

Q: What are the hours of operation of the Athletic Training Room?

A: The Athletic Training Room is open Monday - Friday 9 am until noon for treatment, and also 1pm - 3pm. If a student athlete can not make into the athletic training room for treatment due to class conflicts then separate arrangements can be made between the individual ATC and the student athlete to receive treatment.