In order to advance the field of college health, ACHA has created numerous policy guidelines, recommendations, position statements, and white papers to assist college health and wellness professionals in developing and sustaining strong and high quality health programming, health care, and health and wellness services in support of college students and their institutions.

The following ACHA publications are available to download. Please also see ACHA's Position Statements.

COVID-19 Guidelines and Recommendations

• COVID-19 Considerations for Institutions of Higher Education, Fall 2022 [pdf] (posted July 11, 2022)

• Updated COVID-19 Considerations for Institutions of Higher Education [pdf] (posted December 6, 2021)

• See also: Updated Guidance on COVID-19 Management on Campus (January 19, 2022)

• Considerations for Reopening Institutions of Higher Education for the Fall Semester 2021 [pdf] (posted May 25, 2021)

• Considerations for Reopening Institutions of Higher Education for the Spring Semester 2021 [pdf] (posted December 29, 2020)

• Supporting Vulnerable Campus Populations During the COVID-19 Pandemic [pdf]  (posted August 20, 2020)

• Preparing for COVID-19 [pdf] (posted March 3, 2020)

More Guidelines and Recommendations

• Addressing Sexual and Relationship Violence on College and University Campuses [pdf] (June 2016)

• Best Practices for Sensitive Exams [pdf] (October 2019)

• Best Practices for Sexual Health Promotion and Clinical Care in College Health Settings [pdf] (January 2020)

• Cultural Competency Statement [pdf] (updated February 2011)

• Drug Education and Testing of Student Athletes [pdf] (updated February 2009)

• Emergency Planning Guidelines for Campus Health Services: An All-Hazards Approach [pdf] (updated August 2017)

• General Statement of Ethical Principles and Guidelines [pdf] (updated April 2022)

• Guidelines for Hiring Health Promotion Professionals in Higher Education [pdf] (updated August 2022)

• HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis [pdf] (January 2019)

• Immunization Recommendations for College Students [pdf] (updated April 2023)

• Opioid Prescribing in College Health [pdf] (October 2016)

• Outsourcing of College Health Programs: Discussion Points [pdf] (May 2019)

• Position Statement on Tobacco on College and University Campuses [pdf] (updated November 2011)

• Sanctions Procedure [pdf] (updated January 2014)

• Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse in College Health [pdf] (updated April 2022)

• Scope of Practice for the Licensed Practical Nurse in College Health [pdf] (published February 2023)

• Standards of Practice for Health Promotion in Higher Education [pdf] (updated October 2019)

• Standards for Student Health Insurance Coverage [pdf] (updated July 2020)

• Trans-Inclusive College Health Programs [pdf] (October 2015)

• Tuberculosis Screening and Targeted Testing of College and University Students [pdf] (updated April 2023)

       See Also: TB Incidence List 2019-2021 (Excel file) -- compiled by ACHA's TB Workgroup

Guidelines and recommendations from other organizations may be available in the "College Health Topics" section.

White Papers

ACHA white papers serve as authoritative educational guides that address college health issues and how to solve them.

The following white papers are currently available:

• Addressing E-cigarette Use and Vaping on College and University Campuses [pdf]

• Considerations for Integration of Counseling and Health Services on College and University Campuses [pdf]

• Wellness Coaching [pdf]

Other Resources

• Federal Title X Funding for Colleges and Universities [pdf] (September 2022)

• Guidance on the Cures Act Open Notes Rule [pdf] (May 2022)