Primary Care
The University Health Center’s Primary Care department offers general medical services including evaluation of non-emergency health conditions, routine physicals, and follow up appointments for chronic medical conditions. Primary care providers may refer you for blood work, x-ray, physical therapy or other ancillary services that are all offered within the Health Center as deemed necessary. You can connect with professionals in the Psychiatry and Substance Use Services Department for assistance with depression, anxiety and stress.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy services are available to all students, faculty, and staff members by appointment only. Our highly trained therapists offer a variety of services to help you on your healing journey to get you back to the activities that you enjoy the most.
Information for International Students
Important Vaccine and Booster Information for Students Arriving from Outside the United States
Updated: July 2024
The CDC does not require air passengers traveling from a foreign country to the United States to show a negative COVID-19 viral test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before they board their flight.
LGBTQ+ Health & Wellness Resources
The University Health Center is committed to providing caring, quality, and confidential services to our campus community, inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We work to provide affirming health and wellness services, so you can be treated well and stay well.
Gender Affirming Healthcare
*GAC Winter Break* message:
Due to the existing high volume of requests for the GAC Program and the upcoming Winter Break, new patient intakes, informed consents, and initial medical visits will be unavailable from December 1, 2025 through the start of the Spring semester 1/26/2026.
While Step 1 Intakes and Step 2 Informed Consent visits will continue through 12/15/25, Step 3 Initial Medical visits will be scheduled at the start of the Spring Semester.
Immunization Clinic
The University of Maryland requires all students to complete the University Health Center Immunization Record Form and submit proof of immunizations in order to attend the University of Maryland and register for classes. The University Health Center offers routine immunizations such as MMR, Meningitis, Tetanus/Diphtheria, Tuberculosis skin testing, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Chicken Pox, and Flu vaccines.
Laboratory
The Laboratory processes a wide variety of test requests from University Health Center providers and, for a nominal administrative fee, from non-University Health Center medical providers. Some tests are performed in the laboratory and some are sent to designated reference laboratories.
Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault (DFSA) Information
What is Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault?
Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault (DFSA) or attempted assault occurs when substances are used to decrease an individual’s ability to consent to sexual activity, sometimes without the person’s knowledge. Although many substances can be used in DFSA, the most common is alcohol. Alcohol may be used alone or in combination with other substances.
Psychiatry and Substance Use Services (PASS)
Formerly Behavioral Health Services
The Health Center's Psychiatry and Substance Use Services department is staffed with licensed psychiatrists, and psychiatric nurse practitioners, who are available to assist UMD Students with a variety of mental health conditions. We can also consult with the broader UMD campus community as needed.
International Travel Clinic
If you are traveling internationally, whether for research, study, or just for enjoyment, the University Health Center can help you prepare for a safe and healthy journey.
The UHC International Travel Clinic services are available to the UMD community including current students, spouses of students, faculty, staff, and their spouses.