During cold and flu season, we can reduce the spread of colds, flu and other viruses on our campus if we get our flu shot and continue to follow many of the preventive measures that are already in place.
X-ray services are offered to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of your illness or injury. After being evaluated by a Health Center provider, an x-ray may be recommended to help guide diagnosis or treatment.
Our multidisciplinary Sports Medicine team supports the health, fitness, and performance of physically active students and staff across campus.
We know that injuries and illnesses often are unexpected! Whether it is a sprained ankle while running to class or you wake up with a sore throat, know that the UHC is here for you. For patients who are in need of urgent medical attention, we have multiple options for same day care available.
At the UHC Acute Care department, we are able to assess and treat the following medical conditions including, but not limited to:
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.
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.
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.
*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. Patients already scheduled for intakes (as of 11/20/25) will be seen for Step 3 as they are scheduled.
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.
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.
Before You Visit
Please call 301.314.8184 to schedule a time to visit the lab. When you call, please be prepared to verify your insurance and demographic information with one of the Appointment staff members.