Having Support From Home Matters
Tips, strategies, and resources to support your Wildcat whether you're near or far.
Student Wellbeing & Success
Students are here to work toward their degree, but their experience is so much more than that. It's also a time of growth, connection, and discovering habits that can support lifetime wellbeing.
Campus Health is here to support the whole student. We know that wellbeing is shaped by more than healthcare alone, and that connection and a sense of belonging are an important part of student success. That's why we offer compassionate, convenient medical and mental health care, along with health education, wellness programs, and opportunities that help students feel connected and supported on campus.
As parents, guardians, and family members, you play a key role in helping students feel supported and encouraging them to connect with the resources available to them.
Getting Started Checklist
Whether you're a first-time Wildcat parent or already part of the Wildcat family, this checklist highlights key requirements and helpful action items to help you and your student stay on track before arriving on campus.
Review Immunizations
- Proof of two Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccinations needs to be submitted by your child through PatientLink. Note: Students are not able to register for classes until this requirement is met.
- Read the Meningitis Vaccine recommendations. This vaccine is strongly encouraged.
Healthcare Coverage
- Review your student's insurance coverage and provided them with an insurance ID card in case of emergencies.
- Reviewed available health care options, including insurance and fees (below).
Access to Care at Campus Health
- All students taking a minimum of 1 credit can be seen at Campus Health.
- Complete the Consent to Treat Minor form if your student will be under 18 when classes begin and submit that form here.
HIPAA
Campus Health adheres to the highest standards of HIPAA, protecting student health information and privacy. Medical and mental health information is confidential and shared only with written student consent, except in cases of extreme or imminent risk to the student’s health and/or safety, emergency contacts may be called.
Your Healthcare Options
Campus Health accepts most major health insurance plans and also offer options to help keep costs low, including a student discounted rate. While health insurance is not required to access services at Campus Health, we strongly urge every student to maintain adequate health insurance to cover unexpected medical expenses.
Not sure which option is right for you? This flow chart can help.
Student Health Insurance Plan
Offered by the U of A, coverage this top-tier insurance plan extends nationwide, and has an emergency benefit worldwide.
CampusCare
An ideal bridge for students covered by any type of health plan, especially those with high deductibles, limited benefits, or no coverage at Campus Health.
Commercial Health Insurance Plans
Campus Health is a participating provider to most commercial United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield plans for Primary Care Services.