Mission

The mission of SHCS is to enhance students’ educational experience by addressing health-related barriers to learning, enabling students to make informed health decisions, and promoting the seven dimensions of wellness – Intellectual, Emotional, Environmental, Physical, Career/ Financial, Spiritual, and Socio-Cultural.

Student Health & Counseling Services (SHCS) embraces a holistic and collaborative approach to healthcare by offering urgent care, primary care, preventive services, wellness education, violence support services, and mental health services to the Sacramento State campus community.

SHCS offers quality healthcare provided by a multidisciplinary team of medical and mental health professionals dedicated to making healthcare accessible and affordable for students through ethically sound practice, confidentiality and integrity. SHCS is committed to quality care and service delivery and is accredited through the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and IACS:

Acute illness & injury care (non-work related)
After Hours Nurse Advice
Birth control methods/supplies
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
Health & Wellness Promotion
HornetMD
Immunizations
Men’s Health
Pharmacy
Pregnancy testing with counseling
STD/STI Testing & Treatment
Vision Care Center
Well Woman exams
X-Ray and Lab Services

Sacramento State SHCS Vision

The vision of Student Health & Counseling Services is to nurture the development of a student community that is flourishing intellectually, physically, and psychologically – empowered by the acquisition of knowledge, skills and healthy lifestyles.

Sacramento State SHCS Core Values

I Integrity

C Compassion

A Accountability

R Respect

E Excellence

Appointment Scheduling

Appointments can be scheduled online for the following types of visits:

Primary Care Visits (new & existing problem, other medical concerns)
Women's Health exams (includes Pap smear, STI testing, breast and limited physical exam)
Repeat Pap Smear & follow up
UTI (burning/pain/frequency with urination)
Sexual Health (birth control, morning after pill, pregnancy testing, STD/STI testing)
PPD/TB Skin Test
Immunization/Vaccine

To make an appointment for these visits please logon to the Patient Web Portal.

Important: If you think you have medical or psychiatric emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest hospital. Do not attempt to access emergency care through this Web site. Learn more about what a medical or psychiatric emergency is.

If you have an urgent symptom, please call Student Health Services at 916.278.6461.

Student Health & Counseling Services Spring & Fall Hours
Day of Week	Hours
Monday - Thursday	8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday	9:00 am - 4:30 pm
SUMMER ADJUSTED HOURS
Monday - Thursday	7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday	8:30 am - 3:30 pm
INTERSESSION: 1/2/13 - 1/25/13
Monday - Thursday	8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday	9:00 am - 4:30 pm

If you have a life threatening emergency, dial 9-1-1

For emergency or urgent care when SHCS is closed, please view a list of After Hour Care Facilities

Cost & Eligibility

All currently enrolled students who pay health fees are eligible to access services. Some fees do apply to specialty services, procedures, vaccines and supplies. Any services received off campus are the financial responsibility of the student. Associated Students Inc. offers health insurance to students, for more information visit www.csuhealthlink.com or call 1-800-853-5899.

Required Immunizations

The CSU system requires new and readmitted students born on or after January 1, 1957 to present proof of immunity to measles and rubella, or be immunized. Students under the age of 18 also need to show proof of immunity to the Hepatitis B virus, prior to their second semester at Sac State.

Mail or fax a copy of your immunization record. Mail to:

California State University, Sacramento
Student Health Services - Immunizations
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6045

Fax a copy to 916.278.7359

Immunization hours

Immunization hours subject to change due to holidays. Please call Student Health Services at 278-6461 for further information.

Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)

SHAC is a student-based organization that advices the Vice President of Student Affairs and the Executive Director of Student Health & Counseling Services on issues from a student’s perspective; covering such topics as accessibility, hours of operation, scope of services, student fees, quality of care and satisfaction. For more information, check out SHAC’s Facebook page or e-mail SHAC at shac@csus.edu.

Tell Us About Us? (Student Feedback)

Comments about your experience at Student Health Services are always welcome. All comments are confidential and are sent to the Director of Student Health Services. Fill out a Tell Us About Us