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

Occupational Health

Located on the ground floor of the Health Center, room 0106, the Occupational Health Unit provides a number of work-related services to employees. Services include pre-placement physical examinations, administration of work-related immunizations, Tuberculosis (tb) screening and testing, medical surveillance for hazardous material exposure and hearing conservation, Department of Transportation (DOT) certificates, and consultation and education on occupational health concerns. Occupational Health works closely with the