Each quarter, all students registered in courses* (regardless of your selected health insurance carrier) are assessed a mandatory Student Services Fee. This fee supports various aspects of the student life experience, including primary care, mental health, and wellness services available on campus through UChicago Student Wellness. Students not registered in courses during Summer Quarter but who remain active in their programs (meaning students who have not graduated, are not on a leave of absence**, and who are expected to continue their studies in the Autumn Quarter) are able to access UChicago Student Wellness without paying this fee.
Most services provided through UChicago Student Wellness are covered by the Student Services Fee. In some cases, however, (for example, many lab services, all radiographic services, and specialty care) there is a charge. When referred by your UChicago Student Wellness service provider for other services, be sure to confirm whether those services will incur charges. Covered services must be performed within UChicago Student Wellness by our clinical staff. Services that are not covered are the responsibility of you and/or your health insurance plan to pay. Please check with your insurance representative to confirm coverage prior to your visit or procedure. Our staff members are not responsible for knowing the terms of your health insurance coverage. For more information, review our education material on costs and options for care outside UChicago Student Wellness .
The information below summarizes UChicago Student Wellness services and whether they are covered by the Student Services Fee, or view this PDF.
* Some exceptions apply; contact your area Dean of Students with questions about your program's eligibility.
**Students on a Medical Leave of Absence who are enrolled in U-SHIP remain eligible for UChicago Student Wellness, per University policy.
Services Covered by the Student Services Fee |
Services Not Covered by the Student Services Fee |
| Routine Physicals | Pharmacy prescriptions/medications |
| Acute and chronic care | Consultation and/or treatment by sub-specialists outside of the SHCS clinical staff |
| Cervical and anal PAP procedures | Immunizations |
| STI (sexually transmitted infection) testing | Emergency Room care |
| Urine dipstick and pregnancy testing | Hospitalization |
| Rapid strep testing | Most laboratory tests |
| PPD (tuberculosis) testing | Radiology procedures |
| Flu & school required immunizations | Medical supplies |
| Allergy injections visits | Medical record copying and certificates |
| Travel Health consultations | Heart station procedures (EKGs, holder monitors) |
| Contraception consultations | Drug testing |
| Sports medicine consultations | Other services not listed here |
| Movement specialist consultation | |
| Some basic labs |
Services Covered by the Student Services Fee |
Services Not Covered by the Student Services Fee |
| Diagnostic assessment | Pharmacy prescriptions/medications |
| Crisis intervention | Consultation and/or treatment by clinicians outside of the SHCS clinical staff |
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Short-term psychotherapy
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Emergency room care |
| Support Groups | Other services not listed here |
| Academic/study skills counseling (and workshops) | |
| Medication consultation and management | |
| Referral services |
Services Covered by the Student Services Fee |
| Campus-wide wellness events |
| Alcohol and other drugs risk screening |
| Wellness programs, workshops, and education |
| Wellness coaching |
| Sexual health education and condoms |
| Student group advising |
| Student wellness lounge |