Services and Policies

Scheduling an Appointment

Appointments with the nurse or clinician can be scheduled by calling (717) 948-6015.

If you are unable to make your scheduled appointment, please call the office to cancel or to reschedule. This will afford another student the opportunity to be scheduled in your place.

Appointments that are not cancelled or rescheduled will be subject to a "no-show" fee.

Costs and Billing

Nominal fees will be charged for clinician visits, medications and supplies (if ordered) at the time of your visit. All fees will be posted to the student account and can be paid online through eLion or at the bursar’s office.

Health Insurance

Penn State offers students, spouses and dependents the opportunity to purchase health insurance. Be aware that the plan is NOT full-coverage insurance. There are specific limits to the policy regarding how you receive benefits and the amount of reimbursement. It is the responsibility of each insured to understand the policy.

Penn State requires international students, their spouses and dependents, graduate assistants and fellows to demonstrate that they have health insurance.

Online web site www.aetnastudenthealth.com  and Student Insurance Office at (814) 865-7467

Release of Medical Records

Penn State Harrisburg Student Health Services assures that all health care providers adhere to ethical principles and codes of professional practice including patient confidentiality, privacy, dignity and informed consent.

All medical records are held in the same strict confidence as in other health care settings. Although this high degree of confidentiality is often a concern to parents seeking information, medical information is released only with the student's written consent, or by a court-ordered subpoena.

Click here to download the release of information form (PDF)

Health History

Penn State policy requires students accepted to Penn State to electronically self-report record of being immunized against Measles, Mumps and Rubella.

If you were born in 1956 or before, you are considered immune to Measles, Mumps and Rubella and do not need to self-report being vaccinated against these diseases.

For complete instructions and to record your information online, visit http://www.sa.psu.edu/uhs

Should you have any questions about completing the online form, please call Immunizations & Medical Records at (814) 863-1975.

Quality Assurance

How was your visit?

A suggestion box is available in the self-care area of the waiting room. After utilizing one of our services, please take a few moments to give us your comments/suggestions. If you wish to be contacted by Penn State Harrisburg staff to discuss your comments, you may indicate this on the form. The information you provide will be used by Penn State Harrisburg student health services administration to evaluate and improve health services. All information is confidential.

Health Information Resources

Information on a variety of topics related to health and wellness is available. Workshops and wellness programs are conducted by the Health Educator on an individual basis to students or student groups as requested. Please call 717-948-6092 for information. 

The Wellness Library (CUB Room 219) is available when not previously reserved for quiet reading/study time, with wellness books available for loan.

Support Services

University Contacts

Counseling Services and Disability Services
109 Swatara Building
(717) 948-6025

Diversity/Equity
PSU equity site for Campus Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender students

Safety and Police Services
24 hour coverage
(717) 948-6232
(717) 979-7976 (cell)

Please call Safety and Police Services for assistance when Student Health Services is closed.