University Student Health Services

All services, including immunizations, are by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Telehealth appointments are offered for medical issues not requiring an in-person visit.

Quick Links

Flu Vaccine COVID-19 Mpox

Student Health FAQs

University Student Health Services is a nationally accredited health care provider that offers primary care services to VCU students. Two clinics are located on the Monroe Park & MCV campuses. APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED & must be scheduled BY PHONE. Both telehealth and in-person appointments are available.

Who is eligible to use Student Health? Students who have paid the semester health fee may be seen at Student Health. No health fee is required to use the Student Health Pharmacy or Immunization Services.

What does the health fee cover? There are no co-pays for office visits once the health fee is billed each semester. The health fee does NOT cover prescriptions, referrals, some laboratory services, imaging tests, emergency room visits, etc.

What about health insurance? Student Health does not accept health insurance, so any additional clinic fees are self-pay. However, health insurance is strongly recommended to cover medical costs not included in the health fee. If you are uninsured, consider health insurance options through Medicaid or the Marketplace.

What payment forms are accepted at Student Health? Student Health is cashless. Only major credit cards, debit cards, Rambucks, Apple Pay, & Samsung Pay are accepted.

Are You Covered?

Need to apply for, renew, or change your health insurance?

Open enrollment for the 2023 Health Insurance Marketplace ended January 15, 2023. After this date, you cannot enroll in or change a Marketplace plan unless you qualify under certain life events.
Open enrollment for the VCU Student Health Insurance Program ended February 15, 2023. Only full-time PhD students, first professional students (DDS, MD, PharmD) and international students (those on F- and J-visas) are eligible for this program. Eligibility may be expanded in the near future.
Many students are eligible for quality health coverage through Virginia Medicaid based on their income. To see if you qualify, go to www.coverva.org. Enrollment applications for Medicaid are accepted year-round.

Please Check Web Portal Messages!

Secure messaging through the Web Portal is the primary means by which Student Health contacts patients. Email contact is not considered secure and private.

You will receive a text notification and/or an email when a secure message has been sent to you.
Simply log in to the Web Portal with your eID & password to access your secure messages.
Please do not ignore messages as they often contain important health information, such as lab results, updates on vaccine requirements, etc.

Keep On Being Well (You@VCU)

Keep On Being Well is a new interactive resource aimed at improving the success and well-being of students. The You@VCU platform uses responsive technology to help students find VCU resources and wellness content that matters to them most. Create a personal profile, take quizzes to identify specific needs and interests, set goals, and interact with tools that are customized for you.

TimelyCare

TimelyCare is a new emotional and mental health resource available to students whenever and wherever they need it. TimelyCare offers free 24/7 access to virtual care, self-care, and well-being tools. Virtual services are provided by licensed clinicians and include emergency crisis counseling, scheduled therapy sessions, and health coaching. Not sure if virtual care is for you? Check out their self-help videos and resources for stress reduction and more.

Students With Disabilities

Students who have a documented disability & require special accommodations can contact the office of Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity (SAEO). Health Sciences students should contact the Division for Academic Success (DAS) for assistance.‌

Take-Care-Of-Yourself Checklist

It's a good idea to have a small supply of self-care items on hand for minor illnesses. Make a DIY sick kit with these low-cost items available at the Student Health Pharmacy:

Antibiotic ointment
Bandaids
A digital thermometer
Pain relievers (acetaminophen/Tylenol, ibuprofen/Advil, naproxen/Aleve)
Allergy pills (Benadryl, Zyrtec, Claritin, or Allegra)
Cough & cold medications

Free Condoms

Use the RecWell's Condom Concierge to order free condoms, dental dams, and more. Order pick-up is at Cary Street Gym.
Student Health also offers free condoms to students during in-person appointments.