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.
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.
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.
We are glad to announce we have hired a new Immunization and Allergy Nurse and are accepting allergy patients for the 2026 Spring semester. We thank you for your understanding and patience these past few months.
Our goal at the Health Center is to be the provider of choice for health care and health information for University of Maryland students, to be recognized as a leader in collegiate health care, to be an important source of services for faculty and staff, and to be an integral part of the University’s educational mission.
The Pharmacy is located in the main lobby of the University Health Center. We provide pharmacy services for students, faculty, staff, and their immediate family members. The Pharmacy also provides medication consultations upon request.
The University Health Center provides healthcare and resources to all students, faculty, and staff with and without health insurance plans. There are costs associated with many of the services provided.
This page is intended to help explain insurance requirements for undergraduate and graduate students, information on the Student Health Insurance Plan, explanation of insurance-related terminology, frequently asked questions, and information regarding fees and billing.
For students to reach their maximum potential, we must support students with opportunities to discover a personal connection with wellness as they navigate their college experience and their identity development. Unfortunately, issues like substance misuse and abuse, sexually transmitted infections, unplanned pregnancy, sexual violence, stalking, stress, and strains on mental health can significantly shift the trajectory of a student's life as well as impact their academic aptitude.