For Students
For all students: Find out why UHS is one of your best campus resources at:
Need to visit UHS? See Appointment or Walk-in and Tips for Using UHS.
Especially for new students (on this page):
- Immunizations, health examination and health history
- Health insurance and Tuition Refund Plan
- Mental health
- For students with disabilities
- Prescriptions
- Assemble a health care kit
Immunizations, health examination and health history:
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)
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.
Be aware that certain incoming international student must be screened for tuberculosis, which is done free on campus. For details, see International Mandatory Tuberculosis Screening.
A physical exam is not required by U-M, 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.
Health Insurance and Tuition Refund Plan
Students should have health insurance. If you need health insurance, U-M offers a Domestic Student Health Insurance Plan. International students who are required to have health insurance will get it when they arrive through the U-M International Center Health Insurance Office
Become familiar with how your health insurance works, and carry your insurance card with you at all times.
Consider purchasing the Tuition Refund Plan, which significantly reduces financial loss if you are unable to complete a term due to illness (physical or psychological).
If you are currently receiving mental health care, or are interested in doing so, we encourage you to visit the U-M Mental Health Work Group website to learn about campus and community services. See also CampusMindworks, a U-M website that supports students with mental health disorders.
For info about getting a prescription for ADD/ADHD medication, read Prescriptions section below.
For students with disabilities:
Students with disabilities needing accommodations should contact the Services for Students with Disabilities Office (phone 734-763-3000). Students wishing to receive services must register with this office. Disabilities may include chronic health or mental health conditions, learning disorders as well as visual, hearing and mobility impairments.
Update prescriptions before coming to campus, and arrange for a supply of medications to bring to school.
Contact the UHS Pharmacy (734-764-7387) regarding transferring prescriptions, if desired.
If you take ADD/ADHD medications and want to obtain a prescription renewal at UHS, you must visit a UHS physician and bring both of the following to the first visit:
- Documentation of diagnostic neuropsychological testing for ADD/ADHD
- Documentation of current management plans for ADD/ADHD
If you wear glasses or contact lenses, bring a copy of your current prescription, to make getting replacements easier.
If you take allergy shots, arrange to bring antigen and continue shots at UHS. The UHS allergist reviews all treatment programs. If you want to start treatment, schedule an appointment for evaluation by the allergist. UHS can prepare antigens for a fee. Call 734-764-8325 for more information.
Bring a kit when you come to school. Many medications are available generically. Ask a pharmacist for recommendations. Suggestions include:
| Supplies | Medications |
| Ace bandage for sprains | Pain / fever reliever e.g. Acetaminophen |
| Adhesive bandages, tape | Antibacterial hand sanitizer e.g. Purell |
| Cotton swabs | Anti-inflammatory e.g. ibuprofen |
| Heating pad | Antiseptic skin cleanser e.g. hydrogen peroxide 3% |
| Ice pack | Antibiotic cream or ointment e.g. Bacitracin |
| Scissors | Anti-diarrheal e.g. Imodium |
| Sterile gauze pads | Antihistamine for itching and allergies e.g. Benadryl |
| Sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher) | Calamine lotion for relief of itching |
| Thermometer | Decongestant e.g. Sudafed, phenylephrine |
| Tweezers | Heartburn medication e.g. Tums, Pepcid AC |
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