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Which immunizations are required/recommended?

• Hepatitis B - required all students who will be 18 years of age or younger by the first day of classes are required by California state law to provide proof of immuity to the Hepatitis B virus prior to enrollment.
• Please refer to our home page under "Recommended Immunizations" for a complete list.

DEADLINES

• In order to satisfy the Hep B requirement, you must go to the admissions website where you'll find a checklist of 10 items. Click on the Hepatitis B button and answer the questions.
• If you have not received all 3 shots, you must follow the accelerated schedule and complete the shots by Spring Quarter. Registration for Spring Quarter begins the first part of February. If you have not provided proof of completion of the series prior to Spring registration, a hard block will be placed on your registration. Hard blocks prevent you from registering for any classes.

When are you open?

• Student Health hours are: Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, Wednesday 9:00am-4:30pm, Thursdays 8:00am-7:00pm with limited services from 12noon-1:00pm every day

What does UCSB Student Health Service do?

• Student Health provides high quality, accessible primary health care and health education to the UCSB campus community. We specialize in personalized health care by clinicians and educators, paying close attention to physical, psychological and preventive aspects of each clinical visit. We are able to treat the vast majority of physical conditions on an ambulatory basis. Our close liaisons with specialists and emergency services in the community are utilized when necessary.

• Health Education is involved in both direct clinical contacts and campus educational activities. Students may take classes that train them to become Peer Health Interns in topics such as Alcohol and Drugs, Community Health, Nutrition and Eating Disorders, Stress, Relationships, Wellness and Sexual Health.
• The Alcohol & Drug Program 

Clinical Services

• Advice Nurse

  The Advice Nurse is a practitioner who can assess the medical condition and advise whether or not medical service is needed. She is available in person, by phone or email. The Advice Nurse can also direct the patient to the appropriate clinic and make an appointment when necessary.

Primary Care

• Same Day
  

  Appointment based - made on the day the patient comes in depending on appointment availability. These appointments are for any medical problem that needs to be seen that day but is not a medical emergency (i.e., sever sore throat, sinus infection, earache, etc.)
  

• Appointment

  Appointment based - appointment made in advance for medical problems that are not urgent (eg., follow-up checks, long term conditions, symptoms that come and go, multiple vague symptoms, physical exams for work/school, acne.)
  

• Urgent Care
  

  No appointment necessary - waiting time varies. Medical problems that need immediate attention (i.e., bike accident, severe headache, high fever, pain, cuts that need stitches, shortness of breath, etc.)

• Urgent Care and What to Expect
  

  If you have an urgent problem and need to be seen immediately:
  -Go to the Appointment Desk in the lobby, where your eligibility for services will be verified. You will be scheduled into an appointment for the same day if one is available. If there are no available appointments, you will be given an "Urgent Care" pass and instructed to go to its location, present the pass and check in.
  -At that time your medical needs will be assessed. Waiting time varies depending on the severity of your problem.

Women's Health

• Appointment based - examinations for: infection or pain in the pelvic/lower abdominal area, "annual exam", breast lumps, birth control consultation, etc.

General Medicine

• Immunization Clinic
  

  No appointment necessary - walk-in Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 1:00pm, Sierra Clinic.  For all immunizations other than for travel.

• Travel Clinic

  Appointment based - personalized

• Antigen Clinic

  Clinic hours (call for times) - for patients who receive regular allergy shots; the serum is provided by their allergist.

• Wart
  

  Appointment based - non-genital or plantar warts. Assessment and removal of warts on the body.

• Acne
  

  Appointment based - if acne does not respond to traditional treatment, accutane therapy is available.

• Minor Surgery
  

  Appointment based - removal of moles, skin tags, ingrown toenails, "bumps".

• Nutrition
  

  Appointment based - registered dietitian providing nutritional information and guidance for needs such as weight loss/gain, high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, eating disorders and sports nutrition.

• Health Counseling
  

  Appointment based - health educators provide assessment/referral in eating disorders, substance abuse, smoking cessation, stress management and sleeping issues.

• Social Worker
  

  Appointment based - students identify factors that are obstacles to their success & develop a plan to access resources.

Specialty Care

• Psychiatry
  

  Appointment based - therapy, monitoring of medications.

• Orthopedics
  

  Appointment based - medical problems that affect bones and joints such as sprains, broken bones plus surgery follow-ups.

• Rheumatology
  

  Appointment based - primarily for autoimmune diseases such as arthritis.

• Dermatology
  

  Appointment based - By referral only.

Auxiliary Services

• Eye Care
  

  Appointment based - fee-for-service; complete vision care (i.e. corrective lenses, frames, contacts, etc.)

• Dental Care
  

  Appointment based - fee-for-service; complete general dentistry (i.e. cleanings, exams by dentist, fillings).

• Physical Therapy
  

  Appointment based - physician referral required; rehabilitation after injury or surgery.

• Pharmacy
  

  Prescription and over-the-counter medications.

• Laboratory
  

  Processing fee charged per day (not per test); most tests are analyzed in-house however, some tests are sent to a reference lab.

• X-Ray
  

  Processing fee charged per day (not per x-ray).

What can a Student do if they need Healthcare on the Weekend?

• Go to our home page under quicklinks to After Hours Care for the latest information on medical care & pharmacies in the local community.

Where Should I Park When I Come to Student Health?

• If you're riding your bike:
  There are several bike racks near the Isla Vista entrance of Student Health Service. If you follow the bike path near the Thunderdome and underneath the overpass, at the top of the hill you will find bicycle parking on your right-hand side.
• If you're driving:
  Student Health Service has a parking lot which is accessible from El Colegio Road. Be sure to obtain a parking pass from the permit dispenser in the lot, and display the permit in your front windshield.
  
  If you will be here for a short time, Student Health has a few metered parking places in front side of the building, on El Colegio Road- just before you get to the stop light at Ocean Road. You will see the gold statue on your right-hand side.
  
  Lot 27 is just across the street from Student Health Service. If you park here, be sure to obtain a parking permit.

Can I have my Insurance Fee Waived?

• Health Insurance is mandatory for all undergraduate students at UCSB. You will automatically be enrolled in SHIP unless you waive out. The plan year dates are September through September, with premiums paid three times a year.
  
  For detailed information regarding Insurance Waivers, visit:
  http://www.studenthealth.sa.ucsb.edu/insurance/index.asp

Is Student Health Insurance Plan Better than my Private Insurance?

• The Student Health Service Administrator has worked hard to put together an insurance plan that is convenient and comprehensive. Student Health's central location makes it an opportune place for students to receive healthcare, and having Student Health Insurance makes it all the more convenient.
  
  For basics regarding Insurance Coverage details, please visit:
  http://studenthealth.sa.ucsb.edu/insurance/UshipQna.asp