Information for Parents

Are you the parent of a UW-Madison student? Is your son or daughter planning to attend the University?

link to the UHS Immunization and Health History Form

The UHS web site provides comprehensive information on our medical and counseling services, as well as extensive prevention information. We have assembled here a few items most useful to parents — and welcome your suggestions for other additions to this section (please email comments@www.uhs.wisc.edu).

What is University Health Services?
UHS provides basic medical and counseling services to enrolled UW-Madison students, paid for by the "segregated fees" collected when tuition is paid. We do not have an emergency room, nor are we equipped to handle conditions that need highly specialized care.

We do, however, have a large staff of expert clinicians who work exclusively with students in Madison, and understand their needs and concerns. UHS has a strong relationship with other health care facilities in Madison and can make referrals when necessary.

This Chart of Services details which general categories of care are available free to all students, and which might require extra coverage. If you are interested in medical insurance, read more about the SHIP Health Plan, a university-sponsored plan that provides comprehensive coverage for the services that UHS does not provide.

Communicating with us about your student’s health

Pharmacy
There is a pharmacy on the 6th floor of the UHS building (333 East Campus Mall) with a range of medications and over-the-counter products, many at reduced student prices. Many students find it convenient to transfer prescriptions from their home pharmacy to UHS.

Our online form makes it easy for students to get their prescriptions refilled. Please feel free to contact the pharmacy directly (263-4990) if you have any questions about prescription transfers, refills, or drug insurance coverage.

The PACE Project
Also of interest to many parents, the PACE Project targets major policy issues aimed at changing the environment and culture around campus alcohol.

The University of Wisconsin's links page for parents.

UW Dean of Students' Letter About Safety and Crisis Response

Using Insurance to Help Pay for Medication

Meningococcal Disease

UW-Madison's Ten Tips for Parents

College Students, Meningococcal Disease, and Hepatitis B

Hours, Location, and Phone Numbers

Medical Records

Patient Rights and Responsibilities

Finding Balance - Eating, Body Image, and College Life

Influenza at UW: What To Do

Medical and Counseling Services at UHS

Alcohol Smart

A Note About Contacting UHS via Email

Mission and Priority Goals

UHS Director Staff

Parents: Seven Things You Can Do When Your Student Heads Off to College

Immunization and Health History Form

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Can someone else pick up my prescription for me?

What health care services are available at UHS and how do I pay for them?

What health supplies should students bring to college?

Do I need a physical exam before coming to campus? Do I need to bring my medical records?

What immunizations should I have?

Will my parents or spouse be notified if I am ill?

PACE High-Risk Drinking Project

New Student Orientation

UHS Notice of Privacy Practices (pdf)

Visitor and Information Programs (VIP)

Office of the Dean of Students/Student Advocacy and Judicial Affairs

Authorization for Disclosure of Medical Records (pdf)

Transfer a Prescription to UHS