Emergency and After Hours Care
Inclement Weather
The University Health Center’s hours may vary during weather-related campus closures. If the UHC is able to open during a campus closure event, then they will only be available for urgent visits and will operate with limited hours. If the UHC is unable to open, then some previously scheduled in-person visits will be converted to telemedicine visits (if possible). In addition, other appointments may be rescheduled or canceled in the event the UHC is unable to open during a campus closure event.
Contact Us
General Contact Information
Mailing Address:
University Health Center, Building #140
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Important Phone Numbers:
Main Telephone: 301.314.8184
Pharmacy: 301.314.8186
Campus Communications
December 12, 2025
Dear Campus Community,
As the fall semester winds down, we have entered peak season for colds, flu and other respiratory illnesses. Flu cases have also begun to increase both locally and nationwide, and more people have visited the University Health Center (UHC) with the flu this week, primarily Influenza A. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness that typically comes on suddenly with high fever, body aches, headache and cough.
Here are some ways to protect yourself and others:
Appointments
The Health Center operates primarily on an appointment-based system. We strongly encourage patients to make an appointment before they arrive.
Alumni and Visitors
The University Health Center primarily serves the University of Maryland population. Alumni and visitors are eligible to use some Health Center services.
Alumni and visitors are encouraged to make appointments with their own Primary Care Physician (PCP), especially for routine services and continuing care.
Mandatory Health Insurance FAQ
UMD Mandatory Insurance Requirement FAQ's
This page is for addressing frequently asked questions about the mandatory insurance policy for students.
Insurance Filing
Before scheduling an appointment, patients should contact their insurance company's member services department to ask if medical services at the Health Center would be considered for coverage. The number to call can usually be found on the back of the insurance card.
In Network Commercial Health Insurance
In Network Plans
The Health Center is currently in network with the PPO and EPO plans of the following insurance companies:
Insurance and Billing Contacts
The Health Center staff would be more than happy to assist with any insurance or billing questions.
Don't hesitate to give us a call if you would like to update your insurance, have general questions about your commercial insurance, have questions about the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), or have questions about your bill/billing.
Billing and Costs
Billing Information Sent Home
Mandatory Insurance and Waiver
Understanding the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) Requirement
Each academic year, the University requires that the following students either waive or enroll SHIP. The process for submitting your waiver/enrolling in SHIP for Spring 2026 will start on December 2nd.
If you enroll, the $2,806 annual premium is split between two semesters:
Fall: $1,176
Spring/Summer: $1,630