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University of Wisconsin-Madison 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 Wisconsin-Madison

Madison campus · Madison, WI

Life-threatening emergency

Call 911

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

Campus Safety

608-264-2677

If life-threatening, call 911 first.

MENTAL HEALTH Crisis

Call or text 988

Free, confidential, 24/7 across the country

Your neighbourhood healthcare resources

The closest places to get care near campus.

Campus health centre

University Health Services (UHS)

333 East Campus Mall, Madison, WI 53715-1384

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

Call (608) 265-5600 Map & directions

Closest pharmacy

Walgreens

311 E Campus Mall, Madison, WI 53715

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

Map & directions

Nearest emergency room

UW Health University Hospital ER

1565 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792

On campus (west); 24/7

Map & directions

NearBY clinic

UW Health Union Corners Urgent Care

2402 Winnebago St, Madison, WI 53704

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

Map & directions

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.

University Health Services (UHS) Mental Health Services

Call +16082655600x2

Option 2 for access appointment; Let's Talk drop-ins

UHS Mental Health Crisis Line

Call +16082655600x9

24/7; option 9

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.

Anxiety Low mood Substance use STI screening Stress management Gender-affirming care

Key details about your student health plan

Full-time Madison undergraduates get a student plan on top of basic coverage. Know it before you need it.

UW-Madison Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)

Enrolment

Voluntary for domestic; required for F-1/J-1 international students

What it covers

Comprehensive medical; integrates with UHS

Opting out

Plan is opt-in only for domestic students. Don't miss your enrollment window!

Deadline

Confirm at uhs.wisc.edu/ship

See your plan details

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:

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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.

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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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Your neighbourhood healthcare resources

Mental Health Supports

Key details about your student health plan

The health stuff no one reminds you to do

Health AI that knows you. Humans that give a damn.

Health AI that knows you.
Humans that give a damn.