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Texas State University Health Guidefor undergraduate students

You're new (or newly back) to campus, living away from your usual support system. But in a crisis, the health system expects you to know how everything works. So save this guide for when you need care!

Texas State University
San Marcos campus · San Marcos, TX

Life-threatening emergency

Then contact Campus Safety so they can meet and help direct first responders.

Campus Safety

If life-threatening, call 911 first.

MENTAL HEALTH Crisis

Free, confidential, 24/7 across the country

Your neighbourhood healthcare resources

The closest places to get care near campus.

Campus health centre

Texas State University Student Health Center
298 Student Center Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666

Health supports for registered students.
Call ahead to make an appointment.

Closest pharmacy

Walgreens
639 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666

Fill and refill prescriptions, get vaccinated, and pick up over-the-counter medicines, convenient to campus.

Nearest emergency room

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos (formerly Central Texas Medical Center)
1301 Wonder World Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666
~2 mi from campus; 24/7

NearBY clinic

Quality Urgent Care
200 I-35 N Frontage Rd Ste 102, San Marcos, TX 78666

For things that shouldn't wait but aren't full emergencies.
Call ahead for hours.

Mental Health Supports

Academic and life stresses can start to add up. It's okay to struggle. But it's important to ask for help.

Texas State Counseling Center
Online scheduling; 507 LBJ Student Center
TXST Counseling Center
After-hour, press Option 2, or call Avail Crisis Line 24/7 at 1-877-466-0660
Crisis, anytime

Self-harm crisis helpline. Always on, wherever you are.

Call or text 988

Free and confidential, 24/7.

Walk in already understood

Booking an appointment is easier when you know what's going to happen. Check out these short prep guides to get the most out of your time with a practitioner.

Key details about your student health plan

Full-time San Marcos undergraduates get a student plan on top of basic coverage. Know it before you need it.
Academic Blue/BCBS TX Student Health Insurance

Enrolment

Voluntary for domestic; required for international

What it covers

Medical coverage via BCBS TX (Academic Blue)

Opting out

International waive with comparable coverage

Deadline

Confirm at healthcenter.txst.edu (Charges & Insurance)

The health stuff no one reminds you to do

Here are 3 things every student should handle before the term gets busy:

Own your records

Get your vaccine records

Many schools want proof of immunization before you enroll. But you'll also need them to help you contextualize any symptoms, and plan for your boosters. Find them now to save future headaches:

MAINTAIN YOUR ACCESS

Move your prescriptions

Moved? It's easy to transfer prescriptions from one pharmacy to another. All you need is the name and phone number of your old pharmacy, plus the names of your medication, and they'll handle the rest.

GET PREVENTATIVE CARE

Get seasonal vaccinations

Flu shots usually arrive in late September and October, and respiratory virus activity peaks December to February. Get your shots ASAP to avoid losing crucial study days.

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