The Welcome Pack: Student Health (Spring 2024)
Subject line: Taking Care of the Whole You
Student Health Services and the University Counseling Center serve the physical and mental health needs of all Loyola students. It’s our mission to keep you feeling healthy, happy, and well.
Student Health Services
At Student Health Services (SHS), our medical professionals provide primary care treatment and education about personal health issues that are important to students. Read our Student Health Services FAQs.
Our services include:
- Treatment of common health problems such as UTIs, respiratory infections, headaches, sexually transmitted infections, and dermatological conditions
- Well Woman Exams and gynecological services
- STD testing
- Referral service to area specialists and urgent care facilities
- In-house lab and contracted laboratory work
- Health education programming
- Flu vaccines during flu season
Visit Us
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. For questions, call us at 504.865.3326. Walk-ins are accepted.
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. Read our University Counseling Center FAQs.
Our services include:
- Individual, couple, and group counseling
- Substance abuse screenings
- Anxiety management workshops
- Triage and case management appointments
- 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.
Mandatory Student Health Insurance
As a full-time undergraduate student, you are automatically enrolled in, and billed for Loyola’s health insurance plan. 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 insurance plan. If you have other health insurance, please check with your plan provider regarding coverage and fees.
You must provide proof of comparable, existing insurance coverage in order to waive coverage through Loyola. 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 to submit immunization documentation no later than January 15. Print the Proof of Immunization Compliance Form, have it completed and signed by your physician or treatment provider, and follow the instructions on the form to submit your documentation on the Public Health Portal. For questions about your immunization requirements, please email immunization@loyno.edu.