Student Health & Counseling

The Center for Student Health & Counseling (SHAC)

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Welcome to SHAC

The Center for Student Health & Counseling

Upcoming Closures

SHAC will close early at 2:30pm on Thursday, December 17th for all-staff meetings. 

SHAC will be closed Thursday, December 24th and Thursday, December 31st.

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Health Services
Counseling Services
Dental Services
Health Promotion & Education
Student Health Insurance
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Winter Waiver Status: Open Nov. 16, 2026 through Jan. 17, 2027 11:59pm

Access the Winter Waiver

Winter 2027: You may do an insurance waiver as long as you have adequate health insurance in place at the beginning of Winter term. The waiver is for domestic students taking 5 or more Winter credits (1 or more if an     International student). If you already have an approved waiver on file from Fall 2026, you do NOT need to do a new waiver until next Fall 2027. The winter waiver deadline is Jan. 17, 2027.

Please note: If you just registered for 5 or more Winter credits (1 if you are an international student), you must wait 1 business day for the waiver database to be updated in order to access the waiver.

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Mental Health Screening Tool

The CCAPS-Screen is a completely anonymous and confidential online mental health screening instrument that assesses the most common mental health concerns experienced by students. It is a user-friendly tool that can help students decide when further mental health evaluation or support may be recommended.

Test Your Mood

SHAC Anti Discrimination Statement

SHAC is committed to affirming and providing care for all of our students who have been directly or vicariously impacted by trauma and discrimination.

For the full statement visit the SHAC Anti Discrimination Statement

Transgender Healthcare and Reproductive Rights

The Center for Student Health and Counseling unequivocally supports the right of all individuals to determine and control the outcomes of their reproductive lives and believes that transgender healthcare is a human right and should be accessible to trans and gender diverse youth and adults.  SHAC will continue to advocate for student’s reproductive healthcare rights and increased accessibility to gender affirming care.