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Considerations for Specific Students
Colleges and universities have a diverse student body, and some students may have needs that are different than those of the general student population. Campuses typically provide resources to support their many different students.
First-Generation College Students
LGBTQ+ Students
Non-Traditional Students
Transfer Students
Students with Disabilities
Community College Students
International Students
Veteran/Active Duty Military Students
Online Students
Students with Existing Diagnoses
Dining Options and Eating Well
Whether you will be dining on campus or making your own meals, here are some tips to help you navigate your options and maintain a healthy diet.
All About Meal Plans
Food Allergies and Other Dietary Considerations
Eating Well on Campus
Preparing and Shopping for Your Own Food
Healthy Snacking
Your Rights and Responsibilities
As a student and as a patient, you have both rights and responsibilities. Understanding these will help you better navigate campus health and wellness services and be an advocate for your own health and wellness.
What Are Your Rights and Responsibilities?
HIPAA and FERPA: What Is the Difference and How Can They Protect You?
Patient Confidentiality: Are Your Medical Records Private?
Accessing Health and Wellness Services
You will most likely need health and wellness care while at college. Whether you need medications, have an injury, need to talk to a counselor, or become sick, you will need to know where and how to get help.
Using On-Campus Services
Connecting to Off-Campus Services
Transferring Medical Records
Emotionally Preparing for College
Housing: What to Know Before You Go
As a college student, you may have a variety of living options from which to choose, both on and off campus. So much of the college experience happens outside of the classroom, and your living situation is no exception. Learn about housing options in college and how to maximize your experience.
Living on Campus
Living with a Roommate
Your Residence Hall Room: What You’ll Need
Off-Campus Housing
Health Insurance
Health insurance isn’t just an unnecessary fee; it can help you afford treatment and prevention services for minor issues as well as emergencies so that you don’t face health and wellness issues or financial burdens that could interfere with staying in school.
Health Insurance–What Are My Options?
Why Consider a Student Health Insurance Plan?
Managing Medications
It’s important to know how to get and fill any prescriptions you may need, whether they are medications you are currently on or a new prescription written by a health care provider at your campus health center.
Before You Leave for School
On-Campus Pharmacies
Off-Campus Pharmacies
Taking Medication Responsibly
Taking a Leave of Absence and Hardship Withdrawal
Studying or Traveling Abroad
For many students, spending a semester or two abroad is a lifetime dream. It’s important to know how to stay healthy and safe so that nothing interferes with the experience of living and learning in a foreign country.
Staying Healthy
Staying Safe
Vaccinations
Transitioning Out of College
There are lots of changes that you might experience post-college. You may be starting graduate school, a new job, or are on the job hunt. Regardless of what you are doing, you may miss college and the opportunities that came with it—a lively social scene, easily-accessible services (such as a dining hall, recreation center, and libraries), and staff who were focused on helping you succeed. That doesn’t mean you can’t find your niche elsewhere—you may just have to look a little harder to find it.