The University of Connecticut Health Service is a health care facility which is fully accredited by the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care Facilities. A wide range of services are offered to students here, including primary health care, acute care (non-life-threatening), counseling and mental health, in-patient care, laboratory, radiology, and pharmacy. Specialized services and programs include a women's clinic, allergy clinic, sports medicine, nutritional counseling, health and wellness education, a cold self-care center, HIV antibody testing, special health clinics, and substance abuse prevention education.
The mission of the University of Connecticut Student Health Services is to promote the lifelong physical and emotional well-being of our students. Our multi-disciplinary team provides high quality, cost-effective Primary Care, Health Promotion and Educational Outreach.
The use of Student Health Services is limited to those students who have paid the Storrs Campus General University Fee. Regional campus students and those enrolled in programs that do not require payment of the Storrs GUF should seek community-based health services.
Do You Have a Sore Throat? - You may be eligible to participate in a drug study being conducted by Dr. Arlene Kerlin at Student Health Services. Learn More »
Attention Men! HPV Vaccine is now approved for males. Call us for an immunization appointment - 860-486-2719
Required Immunizations - Storrs students who have not been able to obtain the required immunizations prior to arriving on campus may make an appointment to receive these vaccinations. Call 860-486-2719. All usual fees will apply. (Note: Regional campus students will need to seek these services in their community.)
Hours of Operation
When classes are in session
Monday through Friday - open 24 hours
(Physician or Nurse Practitioner on premises 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
Only patients with urgent medical problems (e.g. accidents, injuries, illness) will be seen during the lunch hour (noon – 1 p.m.) Routine care will be deferred until after 1 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday - open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(Physician or Nurse Practitioner on premises noon to 2:00 p.m.)
Advice Nurse is available via phone 24 hours
(860) 486-4700
Clinical Services Hours during Summer and School Break
Student Health Services staff are here not only for those times when you are ill, injured, or in a crisis situation. We are also a "wellness" resource for students, and offer a diversity of programs that can assist you in achieving your optimal physical and mental health.
