The Welcome Pack: Student Health & Counseling (Fall 2024)
Subject line: Taking Care of the Whole You
Sent: July 10, 2024
Loyola’s Student Health Services and the University Counseling Center are here to serve the mental and physical health needs for all students on and off campus. It’s our mission to keep you feeling healthy, happy, and well.
Student Health Services
Student Health Services (SHS), in partnership with Ochsner Health, provides primary and urgent care treatment, as well as educational resources about personal health issues. Explore Student Health Services FAQs.
Our services include:
- Primary care and urgent care
- Gynecology services, including well woman exams
- Physicals
- STD screenings and treatment
- Orthopedic services
- Lab on site
- Referrals to specialists
- Flu shots and other vaccines
Visit Student Health
Student Health is located in the lower level of the Danna Student Center, directly below the Orleans Room. During the academic year, SHS holds regular office hours Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m. No appointment necessary, walk-ins welcome. Please call us with any questions at 504.865.3326.
LUPD is available 24/7 all 365 days a year for after-hours medical emergencies. They can be reached at 504.865.3434.
University Counseling Center
The University Counseling Center (UCC) provides professional psychological counseling to help students navigate university life. Our counselors are here to assist students in times of stress, anxiety, a break-up, or any other emotionally overwhelming or mental health-related situation. Explore University Counseling Center FAQs.
Our services include:
- Individual, couple, and group counseling
- Case management to help you access psychiatric care
- Substance abuse screenings
- Anxiety management workshops
- Triage and crisis intervention
- Community based referrals
Make an Appointment
We are located on the second floor of the Danna Center, in room 208, directly above the Orleans Room. Services are provided by appointment only during regular office hours, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Any psychological emergency will be seen without a scheduled appointment.
The UCC Counselor on-call is available 24/7 all 365 days a year and can be reached at 504.865.3835.
SNAP Assistance
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal program that provides monthly benefits that help eligible low-income households buy the food they need for good health. To get benefits through SNAP, households must meet certain tests, including resource and income tests. SNAP can be used on campus at the C-Store, on Amazon, and for food delivery services like UberEats. If you need assistance applying for SNAP, you can schedule an appointment with a case manager in the UCC by calling 504.865.3835.
Mandatory Student Health Insurance
If you are a full-time undergraduate student, you are required to have health insurance covering care in the state of Louisiana. All full-time undergraduate students are automatically enrolled in Loyola’s Student Health Insurance Plan. You must provide proof of comparable, existing insurance coverage for the 2024–2025 academic year in order to waive coverage through Loyola.
Office visits and all on-site labs and services at Student Health Services are available at no costs to students enrolled in Loyola’s health plan. If you have other health insurance, please check with your plan provider regarding coverage and fees.
Please visit our Student Health Insurance website page to view plan details and specific requirements for waiving coverage depending on if you are an international or domestic student. Reach out directly to our insurance providers with questions about your plan.
Domestic Students (U.S. Citizens and Permanent Legal Residents)
Phone: 877.480.4161
International Students (F-1, J-1 Visas)
Phone: 1.800.821.7710
Email: lewermarksupport@lewer.com
Submit Your Immunizations
Don’t forget! You are required by Loyola and the state of Louisiana to submit immunization documentation no later than August 9, 2024. Loyola has partnered with Med+Proctor to make the process to submit your immunizations as easy and user-friendly as possible. Follow the instructions on Loyola’s immunization website page to submit proof of immunization. For questions about your immunization requirements, please email immunization@loyno.edu.
Parent Programming at Wolf Pack Welcome
Wolf Pack Welcome is our mandatory program to kick off the fall semester for all first-year students. We will also provide optional programming for parents and caregivers during Wolf Pack Welcome available on Thursday, August 15 and Friday, August 16. If your parents/caregivers plan to attend during Wolf Pack Welcome, please complete our guest registration form.