Sports Medicine
Multidisciplinary Sports Medicine Staff serving the broad spectrum of physically active campus students and staff focusing on promoting health, exercise, and sports performance.
Acute Care Services
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 conditions when they arise, 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:
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 Behavioral Health 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
The Gender Affirming Care Program at the University Health Center (UHC) operates on an Informed Consent Model for Gender Affirming Hormone care, also known as Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). We use a multidisciplinary approach to provide comprehensive care to enhance the safety, success, and satisfaction for our patients. This requires all patients to take part in our three-step process which is designed to provide you with the best care and to help you meet your needs and goals during this process.
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.