Consistent with the recommendation of the American College Health Association and the practice of many universities, MSU Student Health Services does not provide medical excuses (a "doctor's note"). As with any situation which may cause a student to miss an assignment, lecture, lab, exam, or other academic responsibility, we encourage students to contact faculty directly via an email or phone call as soon as possible to discuss the situation and determine how the student should proceed. For a prolonged illness or injury such as a hospitalization, we encourage students to not only contact faculty, but also the Dean of Students office to discuss options such as making up the work, taking an incomplete and making up the work later, or withdrawing and retaking the class.

We encourage your comments regarding the care you receive. A "How Are We Doing?" form for suggestions, compliments, and complaints is available online.
All comments are reviewed by our Quality Improvement Committee.

SHS provides a broad spectrum of women’s healthcare, including:

  • Annual exams, Pap/HPV evaluation and monitoring
  • Immunizations to prevent HPV and other vaccine-preventable illnesses
  • Contraceptive care including barrier methods, oral/dermal/injectable methods, long-acting IUDs (Intrauterine Devices), and emergency contraception
  • STI screening and treatment
  • Diagnosis of pregnancy and referral to community resources for any pregnancy-related option a patient chooses.

We also provide referrals for imaging/biopsy for breast health and colposcopy for abnormal Pap follow up and we work closely with community providers for patients with complex endocrine or reproductive health issues.

Student Health Services offers individualized primary care and sexual health care including screening to LGBTQ+ individuals. Initiation and maintenance of hormone therapy for transgender individuals is available.

Please note that screening for breast and cervical cancer as well as birth control are important concerns for many trans men. Trans women may also need to consider breast cancer screening. Please consult with your health care provider who can advise you based on your transition status.

Our providers have completed SafeZone training to ensure Student Health Services is a welcoming and respectful space for all.

MSU Student Health Services is unable to provide service or treatment for work-related injuries/illnesses. If you are an MSU employee and have a work-related injury or illness, you should notify your supervisor immediately and follow the policy outlined here.

http://www.montana.edu/srm/insurance/WorkersCompensation.htmlIf you are employed elsewhere, also notify your supervisor immediately and follow the employer’s policy for seeking care. Important Note: In all cases, if the medical issue is an emergency call 911 or proceed to the nearest emergency department.

  • Medical Services: comprehensive primary care services, including same-day appointments for urgent needs, sexual health care, women’s health, medication management, physicals, acne treatment, and more!
  • Nutrition Services: Nutrition counseling for food/body concerns, gut issues, vegetarian/vegan diet concerns, or other nutrition-related medical issues
  • Dental Services: Comprehensive preventative care, exams, and emergency dental care.
  • Pharmacy: Full-service pharmacy stocked with prescription medications and over-the-counter needs.

M-F, 8am – 5pm, reduced hours during summer months and academic breaks.

Insurance status has no impact on care at SHS! All students who have paid the Student Health Fee (automatically paid for students with 7+ credits) have access to services. Students with fewer than 7 credits may opt-in to the health fee to receive care. Stop by the front desk if you are unsure if you’ve already paid the fee or would like to opt-in to the fee.

  • All medical visits and nutrition visits are covered by the Health Fee. Small ancillary charges such as labs or x-rays are passed along to the student and may be paid at appointment check-out or charged to your student account.
  • Preventative STI screening is free!

  • Our pharmacists would be happy to help you have your Rx transferred for easy pick-up on campus. Stop in the pharmacy or call 994 4999 to transfer your Rx.
  • Our pharmacy is happy to accept/fill prescriptions from community providers or out-of-state providers.

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