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University of Arizona 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!

University of Arizona
Main (Tucson) campus · Tucson, AZ

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

Campus Health Service
1224 E. Lowell St., Tucson, AZ 85721

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

Closest pharmacy

Campus Health Pharmacy (on-campus)
1224 E. Lowell St., Tucson, AZ 85721

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

Nearest emergency room

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson ER
1625 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719
Adjacent to campus; 24/7

NearBY clinic

NextCare Urgent Care - Park Ave
501 N Park Ave #110, Tucson, AZ 85719

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.

Counseling & Psychiatric Services (CAPS)
Call for an appointment or drop-in during business hours
CAPS 24/7
Press 1 for 24/7 crisis line
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 Main (Tucson) undergraduates get a student plan on top of basic coverage. Know it before you need it.
UA Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)

Enrolment

Not auto-enrolled for domestic students; enroll online. Required for international students.

What it covers

Full Medical coverage; integrates with Campus Health

Opting out

International students can waive with proof of comparable coverage

Deadline

Fall open enrollment deadline: Sept 8, 2026

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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