Student Life & Services
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Health Care
The Student Health Center (SHC) is a one-stop health service available to all currently enrolled UNM students. The SHC is located on the main campus just north of Johnson Center and across the mall from the Student Union Building. Services include primary medical care, walk-in clinic, pharmacy, women’s and men’s health, allergy and immunization, medical specialty clinics, physical therapy, lab and X-ray, travel health clinic, Counseling and Therapy Services (CATS), health education and prevention, and a student health advisory council.
Students are not required to have health insurance to be seen at the Student Health Center. Fees charged at the SHC are much lower than community rates. Students enrolled for less than six credit hours will pay a higher visit fee. Eligibility guidelines change in the summer; call for clarification.
Students enrolled in HMO plans should check with the SHC Insurance Specialist about choosing the SHC as their primary care provider. For students who do not have health insurance, the University provides a supplemental health and accident insurance policy. (See Student Health and Accident Insurance below.)
Students are encouraged to arrange appointments in advance. Please arrive 15 minutes early for medical appointments to complete necessary paperwork and to check-in at the Reception Area. Medical and Counseling and Therapy appointments and services are available Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. On Tuesdays, the SHC is closed from 8 am to 9 am. The Student Health Center is closed on all official University holidays.
To schedule a medical appointment, call 277-3136; for Counseling and Therapy appointments, call 277-4537. Students may also be seen on a non-appointment basis for urgent care.
For more information, call 277-3136.
Student Health and Accident Insurance
Students are not required to have health insurance to be seen at the Student Health Center. However, the SHC recommends that all students have insurance to help defray the costs of health care. The University provides a student-chosen health and accident insurance policy for students enrolled for six or more hours per semester. The plan provides for hospital, surgical, and outpatient medical care beyond that provided by the UNM Student Health Center. The policy is geared to the needs of UNM students and provides coverage for a semester or a 12-month period regardless of geographic location. Dependent and spouse coverage is available. The student insurance plan also offers optional dental coverage. An Insurance Specialist, located at the Student Health Center, is available to assist students with insurance claims and other insurance issues.
The University requires all international students and their dependents to have health coverage while enrolled. The UNM student health and accident insurance policy will meet this requirement.
For more information, please call the Insurance Specialist at the Student Health Center at (505) 277-7943 or (505) 277-3136.
Pharmacy
Student Health Center, Room 206
Licensed pharmacists fill prescriptions for UNM students, faculty, and staff. Prescriptions from any licensed practitioner can be dispensed. The pharmacy sells reasonably-priced, over-the-counter drugs and orthopedic braces. The pharmacy also provides education and counseling on proper drug usage, interactions, and side effects. The pharmacy is a prescription provider for Presbyterian Health Plan, Cimarron, Cigna/Lovelace, PCS Health Systems (Blue Cross, Blue Shield), Express Scripts, CareMark, and UNM Student Health Insurance. An insurance card must be shown at the time of service. Refill Service: Call 277-6306 (24 hrs ahead) or Email pharmacy@unm.edu.
