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

• 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]

• Best Practices for Sensitive Exams [pdf]

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

• Cultural Competency Statement [pdf]

• Drug Education and Testing of Student Athletes [pdf]

• Emergency Planning Guidelines for Campus Health Services: An All-Hazards Approach [pdf]

• General Statement of Ethical Principles and Guidelines [pdf]

• Guidelines for Hiring Health Promotion Professionals in Higher Education [pdf]

• HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis [pdf]

• Immunization Recommendations for College Students [pdf]

• Opioid Prescribing in College Health [pdf]

• Outsourcing of College Health Programs: Discussion Points [pdf]

• Position Statement on Tobacco on College and University Campuses [pdf]

• Sanctions Procedure [pdf]

• Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse in College Health [pdf]

• Standards of Practice for Health Promotion in Higher Education [pdf]

• Standards for Student Health Insurance Coverage [pdf] 

• Trans-Inclusive College Health Programs [pdf]

• Tuberculosis Screening and Targeted Testing of College and University Students [pdf]

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]