For Students
Find out why University Health Service is one of your best campus resources. See What is UHS? and Free or Fees for Students.
Need to visit UHS? See Appointment or Walk-in and Tips for Using UHS.
Especially for new students:
You are expected to complete and return the following forms at least 30 days before classes start (use Adobe Acrobat Reader for these PDF files):
- UHS Immunization Form (for all new students; should be completed by a health care provider)
- Consent to Treatment of a Minor Form (only for students under the age of 18, and your parent or guardian must complete this form)
- Tuberculosis screening is required for certain incoming international students. See Tuberculosis Screening Requirement.
To help you stay healthy at school, all your immunizations should be current. For frequently asked questions about immunizations and the UHS Immunization Form, see Immunization Information.
Students should have health insurance (and health insurance is required for international students and their dependents). If you need health insurance, please see Health Insurance Plans for Students for options. Please become familiar with how your health insurance works, and carry your insurance card with you at all times.
A physical exam is not required by the University of Michigan, however athletic teams and clubs may have different requirements. Check with the team or club to be sure.
If you have a complex health history, ask your clinician to provide a letter summarizing your health history and treatments. Schedule an introductory visit with a UHS physician and bring this letter to your first appointment (do not send it in advance). Carry a list of medication allergies with you. See also Resources for Students with Chronic Illness.
If you are currently receiving mental health care, visit the Counseling and Psychological Services website for recommendations for transferring care to providers at the University of Michigan or other providers in Ann Arbor.
You may wish to consider purchasing the Tuition Refund Plan, which significantly reduces financial loss if students are unable to complete a term due to illness (physical or psychological).
Especially for new international students:
In addition to the information above, the following information is relevant to international students.
Requirement: Certain entering international students are required to be screened for tuberculosis. See Tuberculosis Screening Requirement
International students and their dependents are required to have health insurance. Health insurance is offered through the International Center.
UHS offers language interpretation. Please inform our staff if you would like this service.
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