Wolf Pack Wednesday: Student Health & Counseling
Subject line: Taking Care of the Whole You
Sent: July 13, 2022
Loyola’s Student Health Services and the University Counseling Center are here to serve the mental and physical health needs for all students on and off campus. It’s our mission to keep you feeling healthy, happy, and well.
Student Health Services
At Student Health Services (SHS), our medical professionals provide primary care treatment and education about personal health issues that are important to students. You can think of SHS as the on-campus urgent care clinic. Explore Student Health Services FAQs.
Our services include:
- Primary care appointments
- Well woman exams
- STD screenings
- Orthopedic appointments
- Referrals to specialists
Make an Appointment
Student Health is located in the lower level of the Danna Student Center, directly below the Orleans Room. During the academic year, SHS holds regular office hours Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m. To make an appointment, call us at 504.865.3326.
Virtual Wellness Center
Students can also access the Virtual Wellness Center, a self-guided medical visit with a Certified Medical Professional (MD or Advanced Nurse Practitioner), which can be accessed at Loyola’s virtual clinic located on the first floor of the Danna Center, or via your phone or laptop. Learn more!
LUPD is available 24/7 all 365 days a year for after-hours medical emergencies. They can be reached at 504.865.3434.
University Counseling Center
The University Counseling Center (UCC) provides professional psychological counseling to help students navigate university life. Our counselors are here to assist students in times of stress, anxiety, a break-up, or any other emotionally overwhelming or mental health-related situation. Explore University Counseling Center FAQs.
Our services include:
- Individual, couple, and group counseling
- Case management to help you access psychiatric care
- Substance abuse screenings
- Anxiety management workshops
- Triage and crisis intervention
- Community based referrals
Make an Appointment
We are located on the second floor of the Danna Center, in room 208, directly above the Orleans Room. Services are provided by appointment only during regular office hours, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Any psychological emergency will be seen without a scheduled appointment.
The UCC Counselor on-call is available 24/7 all 365 days a year and can be reached at 504.865.3835.
Mandatory Student Health Insurance
If you are a full-time undergraduate student, you are required to have health insurance covering care in the state of Louisiana. All students are automatically enrolled in Loyola’s Student Health Insurance Plan. You must provide proof of comparable, existing insurance coverage for the 2022 – 2023 academic year in order to waive coverage through Loyola.
Office visits and all on-site labs and services at Student Health Services and the University Counseling Center are available at no costs to students enrolled in Loyola’s health insurance plan. If you have other health insurance, please check with your plan provider regarding coverage and fees.
Please visit our Student Health Insurance website page to view plan details and specific requirements for waiving coverage depending on if you are an international or domestic student. Reach out directly to our insurance providers with questions about your plan.
Domestic Students (U.S. Citizens and Permanent Legal Residents)
Phone: 877.480.4161
International Students (F-1, J-1 Visas)
Phone: 1.800.821.7710
Email: lewermarksupport@lewer.com
Submit Your Immunizations
Don’t forget! You are required to submit immunization documentation no later than August 11, 2022. Print the Proof of Immunization Compliance Form, have it completed and signed by your physician or treatment provider, and follow the instructions on the form to submit your documentation on the Public Health Portal. Loyola requires COVID-19 vaccination documentation, including a booster shot, as part of the immunization documentation requirements. Students will not be allowed to move into their residence halls if they are not in compliance with Loyola’s immunization requirements.
Students who submit vaccination exemption may be required to take additional safety precautions in keeping with public health recommendations, such as masking, social distancing, and completing mandatory quarantine if exposed to the virus. An exempted student may also be excluded from campus and from classes in the event of an outbreak of COVID-19 on campus until the outbreak is over or until the student submits proof of immunization. ADA accommodations will be provided for students meeting that criteria in classrooms and at activities on campus.
For questions about your immunization requirements, please email immunization@loyno.edu.